Skin care

Why You Need a Daytime Retinol Now

The latest crop of retinol products don't fight wrinkles and discoloration while you sleep -- they do it during the day. Find out how to use retinol, and why you should

by Dawn Davis

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When to skip retinols While we've been going on and on about the magic of retinols, we're bummed to say that it's not for everyone. Most doctors tell pregnant women to avoid products with retinol because high levels of vitamin A have been linked to birth defects. (There�s no research proving that vitamin A-derivatives in skin care products are dangerous, but doctors always want to be extra careful if you�re with child.) Woolery-Lloyd suggests that patients with rosacea or eczema also steer clear of retinols. "If your skin is red and irritated to begin with, you don't want to use an ingredient that may make it worse," she says.

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I love the Philosophy night time Help Me. I use glycolic during the day.

by ccounts282 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate

Great suggestions for retinol-based products. I am dying to try the Dr. Dennis Gross one!

by HeathRene Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate

i love anything philosophy!! i can not live without the "when hope is not enough serum"

by mscharliw Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

Having a problem with retinol and acne. Claims to help with acne, I don't see it happening yet.

by EricaC123 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

I use Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair eyecream. I think it has made a difference, but it does not have enough moisturizer in it at all. The skin underneath where I apply the cream looks terrible- really, really lined. (I'm 49.)

by AshlingMerritt Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 06:06PM Report as inappropriate

very interesting!

by Chris213 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a big retinoid fan. Philosophy products have great scents, finishes, and packaging, but do not seem to work. At all. :(

by robyne00 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate

I TRY THE RETINOID'S BUT THEY BREAK MY SKIN OUT EVERYTIME.

by Tlee Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:10PM Report as inappropriate

So expensive :(

by muellsrus Monday, September 10, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

You CAN'T use retinol during the day. Retinol replaces old skin cells, leaving your face vulnerable to an attack on the new cells, even with sunscreen protection, which can even make the situation worse. Please don't use retinol during the day. Use it at night, as prescribed by dermatologists!

by CaroleVonAllten Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate