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RENOVA
is the first and only FDA-approved prescription proven to reduce
the signs of aging of sun-damaged photoaged skin. RENOVA is prescription-strength
skin therapy that can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade brown
spots, or simply give your skin a smoother more youthful texture
and tone and a vibrant healthy glow. Unlike over-the-counter wrinkle
creams that work at the outermost layer of skin, RENOVA penetrates deep
into the layers of the skin, where only a PRESCRIPTION drug can
go. RENOVA is believed to increase collagen and increases the speed
at which the surface cells are replaced repairing defective
cell tissue and damage accumulated over years of sun exposure.
There is scientific proof that RENOVA, as part of a total skin care program,
can work for you. Please read through this RENOVA skin therapy guide which
provides important information.
The Visible Difference of RENOVA Comprehensive Skin Care
In
clinical studies 80% of patients using RENOVA as part of a complete
skin care program including sun protection had noticeable improvements
in their skin appearance, skin texture and a lessening of brown spots,
fine lines and wrinkles.
RENOVA is not recommended for Brown & Black skinned persons and may lead to permanent hyperpigmentation. RENOVA is NOT to be used by pregnant or nursing women. RENOVA is NOT to be used by patients using photosensitizing drugs or those with preexisting skin conditions. Please read complete lists of CONTRAINDICATIONS/PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS to learn more about whether RENOVA is appropriate for you.
What to expect beginning RENOVA therapy
RENOVA works gradually and can continue to improve your skin's appearance years after starting treatment. Although some individuals may not notice visible improvement for as long as six months, RENOVA begins working from day one. Within the first
Initial
weeks of therapy - Months 1-2: May notice skin becoming
smoother and softer
RENOVA®
(tretinoin emollient cream) 0.05% should only be used as part of a comprehensive
skin care that includes gentle cleansers, moisturizers and sun avoidance
program that ALWAYS includes the use of effective SUNBLOCKS with an SPF
of 15 or higher. During the first several weeks of therapy most everyone
has some noticeable irritative effects such as redness, itching, peeling,
and stinging. Depending on our skin's sensitivity, you should initially
use RENOVA every other night and increase to every night as tolerated.
It is sometimes necessary to temporarily stop treatment for a short while.
If an individual has a particularly severe reaction, one should seek medical
attention from their personal physician.
Although you may not see any skin improvements at this stage of therapy, you may start to notice a smoother and softer texture to your skin.
Months 3
-4: Brown spots, fine lines and wrinkles begin to fade
RENOVA®
works at the cellular level and you may now start to notice brown spots
and freckles beginning to fade and fine lines wrinkles beginning
to diminish.
Months 5
-6: Maximum benefits become apparent
By six months
of treatment you should notice significant improvement in your
skin appearance - a more vibrant healthy glow, a smoother skin texture,
a softer more evenly toned skin and fine lines and wrinkles should be diminished.
RENOVA has been shown to continue to improve skin appearance for years
after starting treatment and in order to maintain the benefits achieved,
you need to continue using RENOVA as part of a comprehensive skin care
regimen.
In order to maintain the skin appearance improvements - smoother, less wrinkled, more evenly toned skin -you will need to continue your comprehensive RENOVA therapy on a daily basis. RENOVA, when compared to many expensive over-the-counter products, is not expensive. RENOVA costs approximately $10 to $15 per month to use: a 20-gram tube lasts up to 3 months. RENOVA is concentrated so it lasts a long time. Using more than a pea-sized amount to cover your entire face or using more frequently than directed will not be more effective, but may irritate your skin and cause increased side effects.
Step-by-step How to Use RENOVA
RENOVA® (tretinoin emollient cream) 0.05% is to be used at night. Initially when starting RENOVA treatment, RENOVA is applied every other night ( optimally alternating with a Physician-grade Alpha-hydroxy product). Depending on your skin sensitivity eventually RENOVA should be used every evening. Although visible changes are not immediately apparent, RENOVA will begin working from the very first application.
EVENING
SKIN CARE:
1. Cleanse
before applying RENOVA
Wash your
face with a mild , preferably non-soap alcohol-free cleanser. Gently
pat dry and avoid rubbing.
2. Wait
After cleansing,
wait 15 to 30 minutes before applying RENOVA to be sure your skin is totally
dry. Wet, damp, or even moist skin tends to absorb cream quickly and may
increase irritative effect.
3. Applying
RENOVA
When your
face is completely dry, squeeze out ONLY a pea-sized amount of RENOVA
onto your fingertip and dab it on your forehead, chin and both cheeks.
Do
NOT USE MORE! Spread a thin layer over your entire face, avoiding
your eyes, angles of the nose and mucous membranes, and lightly smooth
into skin until disappears.
You may feel
a warm tingling sensation when applying RENOVA which indicates that its
penetrating your skin and deep changes will begin to take place.
MORNING
SKIN CARE:
(Before
you apply makeup)
1.
Cleanse
2. Apply Vitamin C products or other Physician-formulated enhancers if being used.
3. Moisturize
4. PROTECT WITH SUNBLOCK!
Changes You May Experience when using RENOVA
Initially when applying RENOVA you may feel a sensation of warmth, slight tingling or burning. Your skin may temporarily become red. And you may feel drier than usual and may even begin to flake and peel for the first couple of weeks.
Helpful
Hints & Suggestions for comfort:
1.
It is very important that you wait 15 to 30 minutes after washing for your
face to be COMPLETELY DRY before applying RENOVA.
2. Applying a medical-grade high quality MOISTURIZER during the day can help relieve and soothe the dryness and peeling. Also applying a specially formulated evening moisturizer to your skin at night after applying RENOVA will help to relieve dryness.
3. Your doctor may also have other suggestions to help lessen your skin reactions, such as reducing the amount applied, and/or decreasing the frequency of use.
Not everyone experience these initial changes. If you don't see these initial changes or feel a warmth sensation it does not mean that RENOVA is not working. It just means that your skin is less sensitive to the irritant side effects and is tolerating RENOVA treatment!
RENOVA TREATMENT Do's and Don'ts:
DO:
Always use a moisturizer and SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY!
RENOVA TREATMENT
works best when used as a part of a comprehensive skin care regimen that
includes gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens.
RENOVA may
increases your sensitivity to the sun and sunburn! You MUST use a
sunscreen every morning. Every morning after cleansing your face, before
applying any makeup, put on a sunscreen or a moisturizer containing a sunscreen
with an SPF of 15 or higher. Regardless of the weather - sunny, cloudy
or rainy, you still need to wear sunscreen!
Always protect
your skin from the damaging effects of the sun by wearing sunglasses, visors,
hats, and other protective accessories and clothing.
DO: Use
Products that are gentle to you skin & do not NOT contain alcohol!
Always read
Product labels and make sure you use soaps, shampoos, cleansers, cosmetics,
toners/astringents that do not have a high concentrations of alcohol which
is drying to your skin.
DO: Discontinue Use of RENOVA for 3-4 weeks before have any procedures such as electrolysis or waxing.
DO: Discontinue use and see your personal physician of you develop a severe local skin irritation.
DO: Inform
your regular Physician and all treating physicians that you are using a
PRESCRIPTION Drug RENOVA! If you are prescribed a photosensitizing
drug by another physician you MUST discontinue use of RENOVA!
DON'T:
Use
medicated, abrasive, or alcohol-containing products on your face.
During treatment
with RENOVA avoid the following products which can increase the irritant
effects of RENOVA: Facial scrubs, toners/astringents or any cosmetics
or cleansers containing alcohol, and waxing/depilatories or bleach on facial
hair.
DON'T: Use use Benzoyl Peroxide products at the same time as RENOVA, they negate each other's effects.
DON'T: Use RENOVA on sunburned skin or on skin that has any preexisting skin disease.
DON'T: Use larger amounts of RENOVA than recommended or more frequently than prescribed.
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