Is TNS Recovery Complex causing blocked pores?

Dr. Irwin
December 1, 2009
Hello Dr. Irwin, I have been useing skin medica TNS Recovery complex for 2 years .Would the growth factors cause mila on my chin or make me clog pores...I do use revnova at night and had the mila extracted but it keeps comeing back.. I also wondered if skin medica dermal repair is to hydraing as well and casue there aggain to clog pores. Thank You

Hi Kara – 

 The TNS Recovery is in more of a serum base so it really shouldn’t clog your pores.  And, if you’re using the Renova all over – including your chin – that should help prevent the milia and clogged pores.  I’m wondering if you’re either just really, really oily or your moisturizer is too  thick. Look for moisturizers that say noncomedogenic or have a gel base like the SkinCeuticals B5 moisturizer.  Also, make sure you’re not spot treating with the Renova.  It’s better to use a thin layer all over at least 4 nights a week or more.   Dr. I

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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