Retinolisn’t necessarily new, but its availability is much more widespread than it once was.
A pop in of retinoid, retinol is typically used for anti-aging or acne treatment (viaHealthline).
This can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines.
As an acne treatment, retinol works to keep your pores clog-free and prevent blemishes.
Retinol can also act as a mild exfoliant to help improve skin tone.
Using these together can actually cause damage to your skin’s moisture barrier.
It turns out that the two ingredients can actually deactivate one another, making both essentially useless.
If you do choose to use them, try applying them at opposite times of day.
