Expectations: 

1. Results can take 8-12 weeks. 
2. Side effects include mild tingling, warmth, dryness, tightness, or temporary redness may occur, when first starting treatment or when using other active skincare products. Sensitive or reactive skin may need to start every other day for 1-2 weeks before increasing to daily use. 
3. Potential side effects include redness, dryness, tightness, itching, stinging, peeling or flaking, rash, breakouts, or skin irritation. Temporary blue-green discoloration of the skin or fabric transfer may occur if too much product is applied or if the serum has not fully absorbed. For information about side effects or how to use this medication, please use eNurse Check-Ups in the Musely app. Stop use and contact your physician if irritation is severe, persistent, worsening, or concerning.

Do’s:

• Apply only the prescribed amount, 1 pump, to clean, dry, intact skin on the face, neck, and chest once daily, or as directed by your physician.
• Allow the serum to fully absorb before applying moisturizer or allowing contact with light-colored clothing, towels, or bedding.
• Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning as part of your skincare routine.
• Store in a cool, dark place and keep the container tightly closed. A blue or blue-green color is expected.

Don'ts:

• Do not apply more than prescribed or apply to additional areas unless directed by your physician.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated, infected, freshly shaved, recently treated, or compromised skin.
• Do not apply immediately after cosmetic procedures such as microneedling, laser, chemical peels, dermabrasion, or other resurfacing treatments unless directed by your physician. 
• Do not apply to the eyelids, lower lash line, inside the orbital rim, eyes, lips, nostrils, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
• Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive.
• Do not use and discard if the color turns yellow-green, olive, or brown, becomes colorless, or if the product develops sediment, separates, or smells off.

For more Frequently Asked Questions with answers from our team of Board-Certified dermatologists: please visit our DOCTOR FAQ page.