We’ve all heard it a bazillion times: Retinol is the gold-standard anti-aging ingredient. The vitamin-A derivative has been extensively clinically researched and proven to boost collagen production, improving skin’s tone, texture, and firmness. But you have to get through the hard part first: When you begin to use retinol, it temporarily thins the top layer of skin, often causing irritation and dryness by disrupting the skin’s natural moisture barrier (this is the dreaded “retinization” phase). However, at the same time, it thickens the deeper layers of the dermis, building stronger and more resilient skin from within.

Does skin on the body respond in the same way to retinol as skin on the face?

Yes and no. “The skin on the body is generally thicker than facial skin, which means it res

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