Most patients who use tretinoin (Retin-A) find that a moisturizer is necessary to combat the anticipated side effect of dry skin. A facial moisturizer with a sunscreen in it works great for the daytime to help combat the sun and work synergistically with the tretinoin to reverse sun damage and prevent fine... more
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There are a number of great moistutizers out there for daytime use. I think it would be most important to find one with a sunscreen in it. If it has a good antioxidant all to the better. My favorites would be Aveeno Ultracalming Cream which now comes in an SPF 30 or RevaleSkin Day Cream. There are... more
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