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Hi iam been using retinol 0.5 and im noticing my skin is darker and more dark spots help?
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Only Use at night.: Retin A (tretinoin) preparation should be used at night and avoid sun light. Sun exposure after applying Retinol can darken the skin.
Answered 3/22/2015
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