The sun is a great benefit for many things. Not getting enough sun can lead to things like seasonal depression. But at the same time, the sun can be very dangerous. Not only can prolonged sun exposure cause things like skin cancer, it can also cause smaller damages to the skin like wrinkles and fine lines.
Being in the sun without sunscreen is dangerous in itself, but certain products can enhance those negative effects. According to New York City-based dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD, retinol makes your skin more exposed to the sun, which can lead to increased damage, via Vogue. She recommends avoiding the product if you know you will be outside for a long period of time and trying to only use it at night, when you know the sun won't touch your skin for multiple hours. But regardless of your outside time or even what season you are in, never leave your house without a layer of sunscreen if you have been using a retinol product.
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