OTC retinols are available without a prescription, but you might want to consider talking with a dermatologist before using a specific brand. They can help you assess your overall skin

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Sun exposure may worsen some of the drying and irritating effects of retinol, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Ironically, sun exposure could put you at risk for some of the

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While retinol is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this doesn’t mean it’s free from side effects. People who use retinols commonly experience dry and irritated skin, especially

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Retinol is primarily used to treat the following skin conditions: fine lines wrinkles sunspots and other signs of sun damage, sometimes called photoaging uneven skin texture melasma and other types

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Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is made from vitamin A. It does not remove dead skin cells, as many other products for mature skin do. Instead, the small

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