Tretinoin and Light?

i have begun using tretinoin, ive been told that you shouldnt use it during the day, my problem is that i work a night job and sleep during the day, i also work under fluorescent lights and have been told that it deactivates tretinoin(as does other light)!!!! my question is should i use it in the daytime before i go to bed or should i just keep applying it at night?

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Tretinoin application and light

Tretinoin should be applied overnight. Some branded tretinoin creams have studies that show that light does not deactivate them. But if you are using a generic, use it at night. Your lamps at work should not be a problem.