Photoaging Formulas

Tretinoin creams, estriol and GHK-Cu creams, and eye serums. Your prescriber chooses the strength and base.

Available Formulations

4 compounds available — each one compounded to the strength and vehicle your prescriber specifies.

Wrinkles & Rejuvenation

Tretinoin + Niacinamide Cream (Rx)

Generation Pharmacy

Tretinoin cream with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, compounded to the prescriber's order. Dispensed in an airless pump.

Key Ingredients

Tretinoin

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Prescribed for

Photoaging (sun-damaged skin)

Acne

Wrinkles & Rejuvenation

Estriol + GHK-Cu Cream (Rx)

Generation Pharmacy

Topical estriol with GHK-Cu and niacinamide, compounded to the prescriber's order (off-label).

Key Ingredients

Estriol

GHK-Cu

Niacinamide

Prescribed for

Skin changes around menopause (off-label, prescriber-selected)

Wrinkles & Rejuvenation

Caffeine + Vitamin C Eye Serum (Rx)

Generation Pharmacy

Under-eye serum with caffeine and vitamin C, compounded to the prescriber's order.

Key Ingredients

Caffeine

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Prescribed for

Under-eye puffiness

Under-eye dark circles

Wrinkles & Rejuvenation

NAD+ Facial Cream (Rx)

Generation Pharmacy

Topical NAD+ cream, compounded to the prescriber's order.

Key Ingredients

NAD+

Prescribed for

Prescriber-directed skin care

Ingredient Spotlight

How These Ingredients Work

Understanding what's in your formula — in plain language.

Tretinoin

Retinoid

Speeds skin renewal and supports collagen—improves texture, pores, fine lines, and uneven tone.

Wrinkles

Texture

Acne

Pigment

⚠️ Dryness/peeling early

GHK-Cu

Copper peptide

A copper peptide used in prescriber-directed aesthetic formulas.

Aesthetic formulas

⚠️ Use as directed

Estriol

Used in certain anti-aging protocols to support the look of moisture and elasticity in estrogen-deficient skin.

Peri/post-menopausal skin changes

⚠️ Provider-screened based on history

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3

Strengthens the skin barrier and helps calm redness while supporting a more even tone.

Redness

Sensitivity

Uneven tone

NAD+

A cellular cofactor sometimes used in customized rejuvenation protocols; formulation depends on provider goals.

Custom med-spa regimens

⚠️ Custom protocol only

Caffeine

Often used for under-eye puffiness and 'tightened' look in cosmetic serums.

Puffiness

Under-eye appearance

⚠️ Avoid getting into eyes

Safety & Expectations

Rx Only: These formulas require a prescription from a prescriber who has evaluated you.

Sunscreen Matters: Use daily sun protection with pigment formulas, as your prescriber directs.

Irritation: Many active ingredients can cause dryness or irritation early on. Your prescriber sets the plan; tell them if it bothers you.

Pregnancy / Breastfeeding: Some ingredients (especially retinoids and hydroquinone) may not be appropriate—your prescriber will guide your options.

Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. All formulations require a valid prescription and are prepared in our state-licensed California pharmacy.

Questions About a Skin Prescription?

Share these formulas with your prescriber. Their office can call our pharmacists with questions about strengths and bases.

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