Multitasking win: your Curology prescription cream fights acne and signs of aging at the same time. Niacinamide (aka nicotinamide) is an ingredient well-known for its skin-lightening, anti-aging, and skin-barrier-building effects.
In this regard, can I get Tretinoin from Curology?
On Curology, you can get treatments like tretinoin, the generic version of Retin-A, that you can’t just pick up at Sephora. But if you have a wonky-looking rash or a suspicious mole, this is not the place to go — it’s pimples and wrinkles only.
Also to know is, what skin care is best for aging?
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- Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment.
- La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum.
- CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum.
- Avon Anew Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol.
- Drunk Elephant Time to Wake Up Set.
- Skin Medica Age Defense Retinol Complex.
Can you use vitamin C serum Curology?
Go right ahead and apply your AHA/BHA exfoliants or vitamin C and then your Curology medication without waiting between applications. Feel free to apply moisturizer after using your Curology mix. Some people like to reverse the order and that’s fine too.
What can you not do with Curology?
What should I avoid in my first few weeks of using Curology?
- Over-the-counter acne products.
- AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc.)
- BHA (beta-hydroxy acid, such as salicylic acid)
- Vitamin C.
- Retinol.
- Physical exfoliators (rotating devices such as Clarisonic)
- Benzoyl peroxide.
- Scrubs.
Which is better retinol or tretinoin?
Given that they both are designed to create peeling in the skin, retinol is usually the better option for those with very dry and/or sensitive skin. Those with serious cases of acne that require more substantial interventions may want to opt for tretinoin.
What is better for wrinkles tretinoin or retinol?
Tretinoin is a more potent retinoid than retinol and will show results faster. While these active ingredients both combat signs of photoaging (aka wrinkles, rough skin, uneven skin tone, and enlarged pores), tretinoin-based products like Night Shift are more effective for fighting acne.
Is retinol better than Retin-A?
As such, Retin-A is much more powerful than retinol. Even the lowest strength Retin-A is stronger than the highest strength retinol product. Retinol is sometimes added to over-the-counter (OTC) acne medications, but it’s not an acne treatment in itself. It’s used most often as an anti-ager.
Does Curology use real dermatologists?
You get a custom-tailored experience with a real person. Curology connects you with an actual dermatologist who provides you with one-on-one care, performs a proper assessment of your skin care condition, and advises you on regimens that work best for your skin type.
Do you put moisturizer after Curology?
At night, you can apply the moisturizer after your Curology custom formula, if you need it. Note that your Curology formula is already made with a lightly moisturizing base, so you might not need an additional moisturizer.
What is Curology purging?
“It might get worse before it gets better.”
When you start your custom Curology formula, you may notice your skin breaking out more at first. Counterintuitive as it may seem, this means the acne-fighting ingredients are doing their job! This unpleasant process is called purging.