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Mixing retinol with an irritant-free moisturizer can also fight any weather-related dryness. Gohara says that the blending will not impact retinol's superpower anti-aging and acne-fighting ingredients, but avoid mixing in a moisturizer with ingredients such as alcohol and synthetic fragrances.
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