Pores/Acne Scars Seems to Be Getting Worse with Retinol Use, Does it Get Worse Before it Gets Better?

I received 2 35% glycolic peels in September and noticed 2 months ago my pore size and acne scars got worse! The aesthetician wanted to do a series but I refused because I ended up breaking out in acne pretty bad. It's been a few months already and i just feel like my skin is getting worse.(acne scars,icepick and pore size) I started using skinceuticals retinol for about a month the 0.5 version..and now 1.0 version, Not much peeling but i'm paranoid that it will make my skin worse? Give it time?