{"title":"AAD — Retinoid or retinol?","entity_type":"Source","slug":"aad-retinoid-or-retinol","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-retinoid-or-retinol","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-17","date_reviewed":"2026-05-17"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Bakuchiol","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/bakuchiol"},{"title":"What's the difference between retinol and retinoid?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/whats-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoid"},{"title":"Retinoids","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/retinoids"},{"title":"CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/cerave-resurfacing-retinol-serum"},{"title":"Retinol","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/retinol"},{"title":"Is bakuchiol a natural alternative to retinol?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/is-bakuchiol-a-natural-alternative-to-retinol"},{"title":"Can I use retinol and vitamin C together?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/can-i-use-retinol-and-vitamin-c-together"},{"title":"How do I calm redness after using retinol?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-calm-redness-after-using-retinol"},{"title":"Early Wrinkle Prevention","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/early-wrinkle-prevention"},{"title":"How do I prevent wrinkles in my 20s?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-prevent-wrinkles-in-my-20s"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["AAD explains the difference between retinoids and retinol, how to introduce them gradually, and why irritation and sunscreen habits matter."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Patient-facing dermatology guidance on retinoid and retinol skincare use."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The guidance recommends gradual use, moisturizer support, and care around irritation. It also flags pregnancy-related caution and sunscreen context."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It anchors the retinol half of the routine in conservative, consumer-safe dermatology advice."]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/retinoid-retinol"}