I gave up Botox for this skincare product
- Fab Forty Finds
- May 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: May 27, 2024

Over two years ago, I had to give up Botox.
I developed debilitating nerve pain in my face, called, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Botox wasn't worth the risk for me anymore. But my sagging face and wrinkles told me otherwise, every time I looked in the mirror.
I really tried to embrace aging and accept my wrinkly face, but I couldn't do it.
Enter Tretonin.
Tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, is widely regarded as the gold standard for skin creams and anti-aging treatments. Its reputation is backed by decades of research and clinical use, proving its efficacy in addressing various skin concerns, particularly those related to aging.
One of the primary reasons tretinoin is so highly esteemed is it stimulates collagen production. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. Tretinoin penetrates deep into the skin, promoting the growth of new collagen, which helps to maintain skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This process also aids in improving skin texture and tone, making the skin look more youthful and radiant.
Moreover, tretinoin is an exfoliant. It accelerates the skin's natural cell turnover process, shedding dead skin cells. This makes it an effective treatment for acne. Clearer, smoother skin with a more even tone? Yes, please.
But because of its powerful effects, it's important to use tretinoin under the guidance of a physician. It can cause irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin. But yes, that means it's covered by health insurance if you have any. Making this product not only a guarantee to fight signs of aging skin, but also extremely affordable. I would argue that even if you don't have benefits, it's still worth it to purchase if you can get it prescribed, especially compared to other products on the market.
I started with the lowest dose available, 0.01 - not to be confused with 0.1, which is the highest. I have been slowly working my way up in concentration levels since December 2023 and am currently using 0.04 every night. My wrinkles have not improved quite yet but my skin is radiating. I am confident that as I move up in concentrations over time, my wrinkles will slowly fade. And even if they don't and they just stay the way they are, I'm ok with that, too.
I wish I had known about it earlier!
Its medically proven results and long-term benefits make it an indispensable, budget friendly and non-invasive tool for anyone seeking to maintain youthful, vibrant skin.
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