Not all skincare is created equal! There is still one product that dermatologists around the world agree is one of the best anti-aging creams to this day. Retin-A or it’s generic version known as Tretinoin, is one of the best prescription based products for rebuilding our collagen and smoothing the skins surface. Many people can’t tolerate Retin-A due to it’s harsh peeling action it has on the skin, but once I was introduced to the Obagi Nu-Derm line and specifically a product called Blender, I was finally able to use Retin-A  without the painful side effects. You will definitely have a bit of a reaction to it for the first few weeks as your skin sheds it’s outer layers and it adjusts to the cream. You may also see your skin purge, meaning you may break out. This is just your skin reacting to the product and these side effects should go away soon. I use these products three times a week by blending them together in equal parts. It is very important that you completely wash your face in the morning and apply sunblock as your skin will be incredibly sensitive to the sun. You may also notice your skin feeling a bit drier the first month or so as well. Just make sure you layer a heavy duty moisturizer on your skin during the times when you’re not using these products. Retin-A is available by prescription only and Obagi Blender, $100, is available at lovelyskin.com. By starting a consistent skincare routine at a young age, you are sure to get a leg up on father time…After all, who doesn’t want to age gracefully?