The following post was written by the registered dietitians of C & J Nutrition, Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh. We turned to them for their expert advice to answer a FitSugar reader’s question on the relationship between diet and skin care.
Retin-A is also used to treat fine lines and wrinkles on the face. It can also be used to treat and reduce the appearance of stretch marks by increasing the production of collagen in the skin.
Hi,I need some help with my skin and breakouts. Are there any foods you recommend avoiding to decrease acne? Any foods you recommend to improve the quality of my skin overall? Thanks!— Edible Skin Tricks?
Retin–A thins the stratum corneum, increases the shedding of microcomedones — that is the earliest lesions in acne — and reduces the stickiness of the horny cells in the sebaceous glands.
Retin-A is often used to treat acne and it is a very good medicine. In fact most dermatologists will use a retinoid which may be Retin-A or Differin or Deriva as the cornerstone for treating acne. Both Differin and Deriva contain adaplene gel which is the active agent and a newer retinoid derivative.
* Remove Surface Pimples: Need to pop that prominent pimple fast before your date? You can in 3 easy steps. First, cleanse and dry your skin. Next, using the flat of your finger tips (not your nails) place your fingers on the edge of the red swelling. The final step is to gently push down and in on the swelling. If that doesn’t release the contents the first time, change the positioning of your fingers and try again. If that doesn’t work, you are done. REMEMBER, never scratch, itch or burn your pimple!
