Can Retinol Be More Irritating in the Winter?

Retinol: It's the ingredient that has people stressing almost as much as when you use the last drop of a discontinued beauty product. Retinol products have a reputation for being effective but harsh. And here we are in the middle of winter when skin is put through the ringer with blustery winds, freezing temperatures, drying central heating and more. It sounds like risky business to pair a notoriously potent ingredient with harsh weather, so we asked experts about the best ways to use retinol in the winter without skin suffering a major reaction.

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