Does retinol in skincare even work?

Does the best skincare ingredient even work? Some scientists and dermatologists say there's no trustworthy scientific evidence to back up retinol. Let's look at the evidence for retinol, and why skincare science might look a bit sketchy. 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 The case against retinol 1:04 What is retinol? 2:35 The dang government 4:33 Why isn't retinol a drug? 5:34 Cash Rules Everything Around Me 10:24 The evidence for retinol 15:11 What about other ingredients? How to start on retinoids: https://youtu.be/I2XV3nMyb9Y Ultimate vitamin C guide: https://youtu.be/U68MTXuOG9k My skincare eBook: https://labmuffin.com/skin Article with more info and full reference list: https://labmuffin.com/does-retinol-work-skincare-science-scam/ 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Facebook https://facebook.com/labmuffin Twitter https://twitter.com/labmuffin TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 🧴 My favourite products (affiliate links): https://shopmy.us/labmuffin Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide How to start on retinoids: https://youtu.be/I2XV3nMyb9Y Ultimate vitamin C guide: https://youtu.be/U68MTXuOG9k Busting retinoid myths https://youtu.be/GLfiGlnwdhk Do you need sunscreen indoors? https://youtu.be/BUIWZcwflx4 Do sunscreen sticks work? The science https://youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU ASAP Science reaction: the only face cream that works https://youtu.be/4vAiORBk1zw Easy DIY Vitamin C Serum https://youtu.be/0JXu3_WHM08 Clean beauty is a scam https://youtu.be/wkWX2AXNuxg Every sunscreen question answered https://youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs Ranking Reddit's top Asian skincare products https://youtu.be/Cn9PoYftNlA What everyone gets wrong about shampoo https://youtu.be/-_3P3OGVzSA Ranking Reddit's top skincare tips https://youtu.be/94ECiYpB8Ow Top sunscreen recommendations https://youtu.be/HzDvzcKumCo Article with more info and full references: https://labmuffin.com/does-retinol-work-skincare-science-scam/ 📖 Key references https://www.mdedge.com/podcasts/dermatology-weekly/looking-back-retinoid-discovery-and-development-dr-james-leyden https://doi.org/10.1177/1740774515625964 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(98)70437-2 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0625.1998.tb00299.x https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9258(20)30065-X Full reference list: https://labmuffin.com/does-retinol-work-skincare-science-scam/ 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin