If your skin ever turned red, flaky, or stung after using retinol, you’ve probably experienced retinoid dermatitis. 🫠 It’s one of the most common side effects when starting retinoids, and while it can look alarming, it’s usually temporary and fixable with the right care. This reaction happens because retinoids speed up cell turnover, and your skin barrier can’t always keep up, especially when you introduce them too quickly. The good news? You don’t have to quit retinol entirely. Here’s how to s