The search for the best anti-aging product will never end. Till a new discovery hits the market, the best known drug that works is Retin A. Dr. John J. Voorhees, heading the dermatology department at the University of Michigan medical school had this to say, “To my knowledge, this is the only drug for which there has been crystal-clear demonstration that it works at the molecular level.”

The drug has a generic name of tretinoin and is derived from vitamin A. It is used to treat certain types of acne. The outer surface of the skin tends to get dry and can cause irritation. What the drug does is remove the top layer of dead epidermis cells to keep the skin clear and healthy looking. (more…)