Retinol: A GP’s Honest Guide to Using It Properly
A Worthing GP on using retinol properly: the daytime mistake that wastes it, how to start without wrecking your barrier, and why not all retinols are equal.
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A Worthing GP on using retinol properly: the daytime mistake that wastes it, how to start without wrecking your barrier, and why not all retinols are equal.

A Worthing GP on adult hormonal acne: why it differs from teenage acne, the barrier mistake that makes it worse, and a doctor-led routine that calms it down.

By Dr Amber Halliday, GP & Aesthetics Doctor | Blue Bird Aesthetics, Worthing | Updated 2026 TL;DR — Key Takeaways Not got time to read everything? Here’s what you need to know: ✓ Modern skin peels are not the harsh, aggressive treatments of the past — they’re controlled, comfortable and personalised. ✓ They can treat…