Is it safe and effective to use Tretinoin cream under your eyes? Learn more about using Tretinoin for eyes and how to do it safely.
There's a lot of retinoid advice online about how, when, and why to use this anti-aging powerhouse medication. But, what do the experts say about if you can use tretinoin under the eyes?
The answer is: sometimes. When formulated and applied correctly.
If you're familiar with this prescription topical you know that it's powerful and boasts many benefits for your skin. The eye area is one of the first to show signs of aging like fine lines, crow's feet, and bags. However, using tretinoin in this delicate area requires special consideration.
In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about using tretinoin as an under-eye treatment and what formulas are best.
It is considered safe and effective to use tretinoin under the eyes and studies have shown significant anti-aging skin benefits. However, you should consider using very low concentrations of tretinoin vs. the common concentrations used on the face. (More details on this below.)
Clinical studies show tretinoin helps improve pesky fine lines around the eyes, stubborn wrinkles, and uneven skin tone that can make you look tired or older than your age.
When using tretinoin under your eyes here are some benefits you may enjoy:
When tretinoin is expertly paired with ingredients like DMAE, vitamin C, caffeine, and chamomile extract, you may also notice additional benefits like:
The long-term benefits typically show up after many months of consistent use.
Remember though – everyone's skin is different, and being patient with the process is key. The eye area is delicate, so results come gradually (which is actually a good thing).
When the concentration of tretinoin is low enough, and the formula is created with soothing ingredients, it may be beneficial to use tretinoin under your eyes.
So yes, you can use tretinoin under the eyes; however, we would not advise using the moderate to strong concentrations that are commonly used on facial skin. This is likely to be too strong for this very thin skin.
It’s important to note that the skin under your eyes is 60% thinner than the rest of your face, and doesn’t create skin oils in the same way either. Making it quite vulnerable to strong treatments.
Now that you know tretinoin strength matters, and that it's best to avoid full-strength tretinoin near the eye, what’s next? You want a tretinoin cream specifically formulated for the eye area.
Our Strut Eye Cream is formulated with an ultra-gentle concentration of 0.001% tretinoin. This concentration is only used for the eye area, since a little goes a very long way on thin skin.
Tretinoin in low doses like 0.001% is still powerful enough to offer benefits while gentle enough to be used on this thin skin.
Tretinoin can be irritating to the skin, especially at first. Strut Health has strategically added prescription tacrolimus and botanical chamomile extract to protect and support your skin during tretinoin treatment, getting ahead of potential irritation before it starts.
Here's a look into why these two soothing ingredients are crucial when using tretinoin near your eyes:
These two calming ingredients work together to help your skin tolerate tretinoin treatment, letting you get the full anti-aging benefits while keeping your delicate eye area protected and comfortable.
There are potential risks, as with all skincare products, to using tretinoin under your eyes especially if you are sensitive or have skin conditions.
When you begin an anti-aging or prescription cream of any kind, you might experience some of the following temporarily:
Our Strut Eye Cream is formulated to help you avoid this, but everyone’s skin is different.
There are some people who should avoid tretinoin in any form. If you fall into any of these categories below, you may want to skip using tretinoin:
When prescribed and used correctly, a gentle tretinoin formula should be well tolerated for most people.
Let's get into how to safely use tretinoin under your eyes.
This eye cream is specially formulated with a very low dose of tretinoin plus soothing ingredients, making it much gentler than standard tretinoin products. Still, it's good practice to follow these tretinoin guidelines:
Remember: While this is a gentle formula designed specifically for your eye area, everyone's skin is different. If you notice any sensitivity, simply reduce the frequency until your skin adjusts. Or soothe the area with a moisturizing cream.
Yes, you can use tretinoin under your eyes - but it’s really only advisable when it's properly formulated for this delicate area. Standard tretinoin products aren't suitable for the eye area since this skin is 60% thinner than the rest of your face.
The key is using an ultra-low concentration combined with soothing ingredients that help prevent irritation.
When used correctly, tretinoin eye creams may help:
Remember to apply the product carefully, avoiding the upper eyelids, and always use sunscreen during the day. With the right formula and proper application, tretinoin can be a safe and effective addition to your eye care routine.
Getting started on Strut Health’s Tretinoin Eye Cream is simple. Simply complete an online medical questionnaire - it takes less than 15 minutes. One of our U.S.-licensed medical providers will review your information, and if appropriate, prescribe your custom eye cream.
Once approved, we'll compound your formula fresh at a U.S. compounding pharmacy and ship it directly to your door.
Take the first step toward brighter, lifted-looking eyes. Start your free consultation now to see if our tretinoin eye cream could be right for you.
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