Methods for treating skin

A method for treating fine lines and/or wrinkles in the skin comprising, in any order, the steps of (1) topically applying to an area of the skin in need thereof at least once daily a first topical composition comprising, in a physiologically compatible vehicle, an effective amount of a retinoid for a first period of time comprising from 1 to 31 days;

• (2) topically applying to the same area of skin at least once daily a second topical composition that is different than said first topical composition for a second period of time comprising from 1 to 31 days;
• and (3) repeating steps (1) and (2) for a number of times sufficient to reduce the severity or number of fine lines and/or wrinkles.

A method for treating human skin to improve skin health and/or diminish dermatological signs of aging, according to a treatment regimen comprising alternating between the steps of (1) topically applying an effective amount of retinol to area of skin at least once daily for a first period of time comprising from 1-31 days;

• and (2) allowing said area of skin to remain free from topical application of retinol for a second period of time of from 1-31 days;
• and (3) repeating steps (1) and (2) for a number of times sufficient to improve the health of skin and/or diminish dermatological signs of skin aging.

A method for treating fine lines and/or wrinkles in the skin comprising, in any order, the steps of (1) topically applying to an area of the skin in need thereof at least once daily a first topical composition comprising, in a physiologically compatible vehicle, an effective amount of a retinoid for a first period of time comprising from 1 to 7 days;

• and (2) allowing said area of skin to remain free from topical application of a retinoid for a second period of time comprising from 1 to 7 days;
• and (3) repeating steps (1) and (2) for a number of times sufficient to reduce the severity or number of fine lines and/or wrinkles.