Tretinoin cream is a medication used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris and sun-damaged skin. It is available in either a gel or cream form, with the cream containing tretinoin in either of three strengths, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.025% by weight, in a hydrophilic cream vehicle of stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water. Tretinoin cream helps improve elasticity, reduce hyperpigmentation, even skin texture and tone, and clear clogged pores.
Positive effects:
- Helps improve the appearance of surface wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots
- Helps normalize keratinization, preventing dead skin cells from sticking together and clogging the pores
- Makes pores produce less sebum, helping to keep them clean and unclogged
- Helps improve elasticity, reduce hyperpigmentation, even skin texture and tone, and clear clogged pores
Negative effects:
- Tretinoin works by irritating the skin, so it can cause redness, peeling, and dryness
- It can also make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to use sunscreen and avoid excessive sun exposure
Ingredients:
- Tretinoin, a metabolite of vitamin A, is the active ingredient in tretinoin cream
- The cream vehicle of tretinoin cream contains stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water
