For years, retinol has carried a certain seasonal stigma––as soon as the first heatwave hits, it’s exiled from skincare shelfies nationwide under the belief that you shouldn't use retinol during summer. “It’ll damage your skin,” friends will warn you. “You’ll burn more easily,” you’ll hear on TikTok. But much like many other beauty myths, the idea that retinol is incompatible with sunshine is a misinformed fable that needs to be put to rights.
In reality, retinol is a perennial skincare hero, able to boost skin cell turnover, promote radiance and reduce wrinkles come rain or shine. In fact, many dermatologists and skincare experts advocate that it’s even more important to use retinol during the summer months due to its unparalleled ability to repair and renew the skin.
