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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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You should stop retinol use in the summer
You should stop retinol use in the summer Though it's true all that extra sun exposure means you have to step up your sun protection game for summer, it's not true that you have to take a break from your favorite retinol treatments. "Many people worry that retinol will make their skin doubly sensitive to the sun, however, normal sun-protection measures, such as sunscreen that contains at least SPF 30, as well as wearing sun-protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats are sufficient to protect the skin, even when retinol is being applied," says Dr. Lain.

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