A few months ago I texted my dermatologist friend Dr. Lal and asked if he thought it was time for me to start retinol. I was ...

The idea that retinol thins your skin likely comes from some of the short-term side effects it causes when you first start ...

Differin, a prescription-strength retinoid product, is on sale today. Let’s cut to the chase: Differin, a beloved and highly effective adapalene gel, is currently on sale with a 40% discount, making ...

I started experiencing hormonal acne shortly after my 21st birthday. When I finally went to a dermatologist for help, I was prescribed spironolactone (my savior) and prescription-grade retinol. The ...

Innisfree’s Retinol Green Tea PDRN Firming & Smoothing Serum is a standout for firming because it combines gentle retinol ...

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Thanks to its all-purpose skin-improving abilities, many dermatologists agree that retinols and retinoids are an essential ingredient for most skin care routines. They also have the potential to be ...

In our latest episode of "Dear Derm," dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, reveals the best drugstore retinoid that you can buy—and it only costs $11. Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which ...

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