I have freckles, and they get very dark in the summer and I love them! I have been using Olay Max retinol moisturizer to help prevent wrinkles. This summer I noticed my freckles were virtually non-existent. I am wondering if it's because of the retinol in my moisturizer? If so, what other drug store moisturizers can I use to help with wrinkles, but keep my freckles!?
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Tretinoin and retinol are both effective in providing anti-aging benefits, but they do differ in potency and the level of results they can achieve.
Potency: Tretinoin is a prescription-strength retinoid, which is more potent than retinol, an over-the-counter option. Due to its strength,...
Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin lesions through photographs. Small bumps on the neck can be a variety of skin lesions such as skin tags, seborrheic keratosis, etc. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your...
Thank you for your question. Yes it is safe and ok to use a moisturizer with tretinoin. If you have any further questions, I recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist near you. Take care and good luck.