Should clients stop retinol before a facial

Retinol and strong actives make facial consultations more complicated than they used to be. A client says they want a glow, then casually mentions they used retinol last night, did an at-home peel two days ago, or started a strong acne product from a friend. If we ignore that detail, even a normal treatment can turn into stinging, redness, peeling, or a nervous message the next morning. I have…