The 13 Best Retinol Body Lotions For Smoother Skin, Say Dermatologists

Anyone who’s given anti-aging moisturizers and eye creams a second thought has probably heard of retinol. “Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that also stimulates skin cell turnover and exfoliates to slough off dead skin cells, dirt, and oil from the pores,” says Michele Green, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City. “Retinol also has anti-aging properties by stimulating collagen synthesis.”