Retinol is a powerful skincare ingredient—known to reduce the appearance of lines, improve texture and decrease dark spots.

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Benzoyl peroxide can counteract with tretinoin, if used concurrently. Tretinoin gel microsphere (Retin-A Micro ®) 0.1%, however, offers marked protection against tretinoin photo degradation ...

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ideally with a cream base. A lower potency and a more nourishing base will help your skin adjust to the tretinoin and minimize the common side effects of irritation, dryness, redness, and peeling.