A precursor of Retinol and Retin-A, is an ideal form of Vitamin A for patients with sensitive skin or those that cannot tolerate traditional Retin-A or Retinols.  Applied to the skin, Retrinal reduces fine lines, brown spots, acne and smoothes out the surface texture. Because it is so hydrating, often no additional moisturizer is needed.  However if your skin still feels dry, a gentle moisturizer can be layered on top. Not recommended for pregnant patients.  Use in conjunction with a broad-spectrum daily sunscreen SPF 30 or higher.

Key ingredients: Retrinal 0.025%

Use: Apply a pea- sized amount at bedtime to clean washed face. Gently massage into skin but avoid immediate eye area.  Once your skin is used to it, can apply to outer crow’s feet to reduce fine lines

Soothing spring water mist  from the Avene-les-Bains spring in France.  Used to heal sensitive allergy prone, irritated skin in France since 1874.  Spray on after laser procedures, peels, facials, hair removal or to soothe irritated or sun burned skin.  For patients with rosacea, helps calm redness and freshens the skin throughout the day.  Great for airplane travel to hydrate and cleanse the skin.  Follow with moisturizers for extra hydration. Can even be used to “set” make-up.

Use: Apply mist to affected areas as needed throughout the day to calm and soothe.

 TriXera Emollient Cream is ultra rich, fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic. Recommended for severely dry, sensitive skin. Formulated with 50 % Avene thermal spring water, to soften and soothe even the driest skin. Restores skin barrier function. For face and body. Safe for infants.

Key ingredients: Water, Hybrid Safflower seed oil, Mineral oil, Coconut oil, glycerin, Evening Primrose oil, benzyl alcohol, dimethicone, glycine, and soybean seed extract.

Use: Apply TriXera liberally, twice a day especially after bathing when skin is still slightly damp. Use more frequently during cold winter months or when the Santa Ana winds are blowing.