Renova (Tretinoin) and Anti-Aging Skincare | Wrinkles, Skin Discoloration and Age Spots

Renova and Wrinkles in Men and Women

Renova is a brand name for a drug used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles that develop with older skin. It can also help reduce the skin discoloration, and surface roughness to help give you younger looking skin. The active ingredient is tretinoin.

Tretinoin is also the active ingredient in Retin-A, which is used to treat acne. Tretinoin is part of another class of drugs called retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives. Retinoids, such as Renova, unplug pores, and may promote faster turnover of skin cells. These drugs contain an altered form of vitamin A. Other examples of are adapalene (Differin), and tazarotene (Tazorac).

The exact mechanism of how they work isn't clear, but studies have shown that Renova and treninoins can improve the appearance of the skin, reduce things like age spots/liver spots, wrinkles, and fine lines such as crow's feet around our eyes.

Renova will do little to help with deep wrinkles or major sun damage. For those condiditons you may need to consider cosmetic surgery. For example, laser cosmetic surgery may help with fine lines and wrinkles. There are also different types of facial cosmetic surgery such as a face lift or cosmetic fillers. For wrinkles elsewhere, liposuction or other body sculpting techniques may be an option.

How to use Renova

Your doctor will tell you how often to apply Renova. For example, you may use it once a day at bedtime. Or you may start out using it only every other day or even less often. You should follow the directions for your prescription carefully. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Before applying Renova, make sure your skin is clean. But you should avoid cleansers with alcohol, as well as astringents or any other cleansers that burn on contact. It's also important that you don't use other medications on your face, unless specifically told to do so by your doctor. This can result in severe irritation to the skin. You should apply Renova with either clean fingertips or use a gauze pad. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the medication.

When using Renova, your skin will be extremely sensitive to the sun. It is important that you use sun protection, either sunscreen with a high SPF or sun-protective clothing. You may also experience dryness, redness itching and/or burning. In addition, skin may be more easily injured, so you should avoid doing things such as waxing or shaving skin treated with Renova. You should also avoid getting Renova in your eyes, mouth, nose or lips.

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Updated May 2008

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