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9 Myths You're Believing About Retinol

You've probably heard a lot about this miracle anti-wrinkle treatment — but how much of it is actually true? These derms set the records straight on retinol.

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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You can stop and start retinol use whenever you want
You can stop and start retinol use whenever you want While, theoretically, this is true, in order to yield continuous results, you should maintain steady retinol usage. You can't, for example, use retinol for a few months and then stop once the beneficial effects are realized — this will leave you in the same place you started months down the line. "Collagen production and other skin improvements are seen as soon as a few months after usage, but continue to improve," says Dr. Lain. "Stopping prematurely allows the aging process and sun damage to quickly reverse these benefits."

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