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9 Myths You're Believing About Retinol

You've probably heard a lot about this miracle anti-wrinkle treatment — but how much of it is actually true? These derms set the records straight on retinol.

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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Retinol must be used daily to yield results
Retinol must be used daily to yield results While some skin care products, such as cleansers and moisturizers, are formulated for daily use, most retinol-containing products are not. In fact, overdoing it could leave you red, flaky and inflamed. Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, New York City-based dermatologist and skin care expert, says that the sweet spot for retinol use is once weekly, especially at the beginning. Once your skin becomes used to the ingredient, you can increase your use to every other day if tolerated. "Always start out with a pea-sized amount and increase your use slowly," she says.

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