If your retinoid is suddenly stinging, peeling, or making your skin feel tight now that it’s colder, please don’t stop it altogether. I don’t like to take long breaks from retinoids. Instead, I want you to tweak it.
That might mean dialing down the strength, or even switching from a prescription product to an over-the-counter retinol for the cooler months. You can also lower how often you’re using it, and pairing it with a moisturizer can help make it less irritating. Small adjustments, not a full stop.
The full episode, Fall Skincare 2026: 3 Reasons Your Skin Is Freaking Out And How To Fix It, is out now out on The Skin Real!
Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts! #fallskincare #retinol #retinoids #skincareroutine
That might mean dialing down the strength, or even switching from a prescription product to an over-the-counter retinol for the cooler months. You can also lower how often you’re using it, and pairing it with a moisturizer can help make it less irritating. Small adjustments, not a full stop.
The full episode, Fall Skincare 2026: 3 Reasons Your Skin Is Freaking Out And How To Fix It, is out now out on The Skin Real!
Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts! #fallskincare #retinol #retinoids #skincareroutine