In general, retinol has a decent reputation.

Retinol typically comes in over-the-counter products serums, creams, etc.

which are used to fight acne and signs of premature aging including wrinkles and fine lines.

Woman applying retinol

A lothappens to your face when you use retinol every day.

So, what is the myth about this product that’s currently making the rounds?

So what’s happening is actually the opposite of thinning.

Woman looking in a mirror

The collagen-boosting properties of retinol help to promote thicker skin with greater elasticity, per Mind Body Green.

It’s also best to refrain from using more than one retinol-based skincare product too.

Dr. Icecreamwala advisedInStyleto start your retinol usage with just 0.3 or 0.5% and see how you do.

Woman looking at red skin

Applying retinol while using glycolic or salicylic acid-based products is a bad idea, for instance.

Just be careful about overdoing it so you don’t cause further problems down the line.