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At TLC Laser & Skincare, we strive to make every visit as imformative, yet relaxing and enjoyable, as possible. By providing patient resources we aim to make each appointment run smoothly and to help answer some common questions people have after their consultation or treatments.

Recommended Use Of Retinol

Recommended Instructions For Use of Retinol

Retinol is approved for the treatment of sun damaged (photo damaged) skin in combination with a total sun avoidance/sun protective skin program. It stimulates the production of new cells in the skin. It also increases the supply of blood, decreases the color of sun spots and may increase collagen production in the areas where it is used. Retinol provides an effective method of reducing the signs of aging skin caused by excessive sun exposure. It can improve the quality of your skin, give it a better texture, reduce fine wrinkling, lighten hyperpigmentation and replace skin dullness due to sun damage.

Instructions

  •  Use one time daily at night, DO NOT use during the day.
  • Clean your face with a gentle cleanser. Pat skin dry and wait 5-10 minutes before applying.
  • Apply a small amount, pea-sized (1 pump) of Advanced Retinol on your fingertip. Apply a thin even coat to the skin.
  • Start with using Advanced Retinol once every 3 days, increase the next week to every other day and slowly work up to every night over a course of a few weeks. 
  • Skin Irritation- In the first weeks of treatment, you are likely to experience a sensation of dryness, redness, peeling and scaling on the areas you are treating. However, these effects are temporary and will usually disappear after the first few weeks of treatment, once your skin has adjusted to the cream. 
  • To help avoid skin dryness, you may apply a moisturizer after the Advanced Retinol has absorbed.
  •  If the effects of treatment produce severe irritation (stinging or burning), it is recommended to skip a few nights for skin to normalize. Once skin normalizes decrease your application to every other night or every third night, until your skin can again tolerate treatment every night. If your skin gets too irritated, stop use, and let your skin care specialist know.
  • Do not apply Advanced Retinol more often than recommended. Too much may irritate your skin and will not give you faster or better results.
  • Increased Susceptibility to Sunburn- Use of Advanced Retinol may increase your ability to sunburn. The use of sunscreen SPF 30-50 is recommended during normal and recreational activities. We urge that you always wear a sunscreen to prevent further sun damage.
  • Retinol may also have been prescribed for your acne. This topical works by normalizing the secretion of oils from your pores and loosening blackheads. If you are using it for acne, you may notice worsening of acne during the first 4-6 weeks. Improvement usually begins around 8 weeks and continues with continued use.
  • You can expect a slight improvement within 4-8 weeks and even more benefit in 4 months. People who see you occasionally may be more likely to notice the difference than people (or yourself) who see you every day.
  • Avoid excessive irritation like rubbing, too much washing, astringents, harsh soaps or buff puffs.
  •  Do not use Retinol if you are pregnant or nursing.

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Choosing the Right Sunscreen

What is broad spectrum sunscreen?

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends consumers choose a sunscreen that states on the label: BROAD SPECTRUM - which means a sunscreen protects the skin from UVA (aging) rays and UVB (burning) rays, both of which helps prevent:


· Skin cancer 

· Early skin aging ( age spots, wrinkles, and sagging)

· Sunburn

What is SPF?

SPF is the sun protection factor. This tells how well the sunscreen protects you from sunburn. 

   

About SPF numbers:

Another confusing thing about SPF is the   number that follows it. This number tells you how much UVB light 

(the burning rays) a sunscreen can filter   out.

  • SPF 15: 93%        of the sun's UVB rays
  • SPF 30: 97%        of the sun's UVB rays
  • SPF 50: 98%        of the sun's UVB rays


The AAD recommends using an SPF 30 or higher.

It's important to know that no sunscreen can filter out 100% of the sun's UVB rays. That's why it's important to also wear protective clothing and seek shad

What’s the difference between a chemical sunscreen and physical sunscreen?

  

A chemical sunscreen:

  • Protects you by absorbing the sun’s rays
  • May contain one or more of many possible active ingredients, including oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate or avobenzene.


A physical sunscreen:

  • Protects you by deflecting the sun’s rays
  • Contains the active ingredients titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide

Some sunscreens use both types of active ingredients, so they contain one or more active ingredient found in physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen.

Why reapply sunscreen?

Once applied, sunscreen only lasts so long on our skin. The sun's rays break down some sunscreens. Others clump and lose their effectiveness. To continue protecting your skin from the sun when outdoors, you must reapply sunscreen:


· Every 2 hours

· After toweling off

· When sweating

· After being in water


Sunscreens are not waterproof or sweat-proof and need to be reapplied, when using water resistant sunscreen, you'll need to reapply every 40 to 80 minutes. 

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