What are the benefits of retinol?
Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging skin care; it increases collagen production and skin cell turnover, and stabilizes the supporting structures of the skin. Watch dermatologist Howard Sobel, MD, explain how retinol works and how to use it.
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