Well, it happened...I turned 40 last April 24, 09. I have totally embraced it and actually feel pretty stinkin happy about where my life is right now. I have my health, a happy family and I can still fit into my wedding gown. OK, there are a few things I'm not exactly raising the roof about - massive amounts of funky gray hairs that stick straight out of the front of my head, and "smile lines" all around my eyes and mouth -wrinkles, wrinkles, wrinkles. So, I'm coloring my hair and trying to decide, "highlights, or no highlights"? But yesterday I got my first prescription for Retin A; magic in a tube. I put it on last night after getting a little freaked out about all the possible adverse reactions (here's to hoping I don't get a rash or crusty pustules, or lose pigment in treated areas...) Every magazine I read says 40 and over skin needs a retinol cream, so... here I go. The good news here is that my original prescription for Renova was going to cost me $180. When I asked if there was a generic, the derm said he could change the scrip to a low dose Retin A and then I could ask for a generic. Yay! Now it only cost $59! Still a whole heck of a lot more than I've ever paid for a face product. Crossing my fingers.
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4 days and so far, no adverse reactions.
ReplyDeleteafter a week of nightly use, I can definitely see my skin is drying up. it's very flaky when I put on my usual makeup so I am using extra moisturizer in the morning.
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