Rubra Faciei (or Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei as I call it!)

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Originally posted by Ann

It has been interesting reading about the products that people find helpful. I have had the above conditon for over 25 years so have tried lots of different things. The following are the products I have settled on as most helpful to me:
1) Soap - Dove moistured soap for sensitive skin
2) Moisturisor - Oil of Ulay for sensitive skin
3) Makeup - Shisedo moisture mist foundation which is applied with a makeup sponge - this provides excellent coverage with a natural look
4) Nigh cream - about 2 or 3 times a week I use 'retinova' (a retina-A cream) on my face. Only the smalled amount is used as too much can irritate as it contains retinoic acid. This helps reduce fine lines and smooth the general texture of my skin. Hope this may be of help to someone.

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Originally posted by Mary

Retinova... do you buy this at any pharmacy or do you special order it? Is that the product name? I also use Dove, although i use the moisturizing body wash. And i have used Oil Of Olay since i was 16.

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Originally posted by Ann

Yes 'Retinova' is only available by prescription. It can be quite expensive however as you use so little it lasts for ages.