Leetina-A Cream 30 g ( 0.05% w/w)

Who is this for?

Tretinoin is a vitamin A-based cream that works by speeding up the way your skin renews itself — it helps old, damaged skin cells shed faster and encourages fresh, healthy skin to grow underneath.

Binds to retinoic acid receptors (RAR) in skin cells, promoting cell turnover, reducing sebum production, and increasing collagen synthesis to improve acne lesions, skin texture, and photoaging. Normalizes keratinocyte differentiation and inhibits comedone formation while enhancing epidermal renewal.

Is Tretinoin safe to take with another drug?

Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin once a day at night before bed. Wash your face first and wait about 20-30 minutes for your skin to fully dry before applying. Use only a pea-sized amount for the whole face. Start with the lower strength (0.025%) to let your skin adjust. Avoid getting it near your eyes, nostrils, mouth corners, or broken skin.

If you forget to apply it at night, just skip that night and apply it the next evening as usual. Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed application.

• Skin peeling and flaking
• redness and irritation
• dryness or tightness of the skin
• mild burning or stinging when you first apply it
• increased sensitivity to sunlight

Avoid using other strong skin products like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or harsh scrubs at the same time as tretinoin — they can cause severe irritation. Do not use skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone or mercury-based creams alongside tretinoin without a doctor's guidance. Avoid products with alcohol or astringents as they will dry out your skin further.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so keep it in a cupboard or drawer, not on a window sill or in your car. Keep the tube tightly closed and away from children.