Retinal and its derivatives are incorporated with liposomes in therapeutic compositions for topical application to prevent or alleviate the conditions and symptoms of cosmetic and dermatologic disorders are described as follows. In particular, retinal and its derivatives are combined with liposomes to increase the penetration of the retinal into the skin, to provide hydration of the skin during treatment, to reduce irritation of the skin during the application of the retinal, for use as a chemical skin peel and other embodiments and uses. The present invention includes utilizing retinol products, and particularly retinal in combination with liposomes each of these embodiments and uses separately as well as in combinations with one another.
