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For a Better Retinol Experience, Follow This Dermatologist Advice

Peeling is part of the game plan, but you can manage the process.

by Wendy Rose Gould  |  COMMENT

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Don't Apply Retinol Right Out of the Shower
Don't Apply Retinol Right Out of the Shower Your skin is more sensitive when you step out of the shower because of all that warm water and steam. Applying a topical retinol straight away may not seem like a big deal, but if you're in the early stages of using one then it can create some serious redness, peeling, and sensitivity.

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