Health claim

“Retinol (0.5% nightly) can diminish fine lines and improve skin texture within 12 weeks.”

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Clinical studies consistently show that nightly use of 0.5% retinol improves fine lines and skin texture within about 12 weeks.

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Retinol (0.5% nightly) can diminish fine lines and improve skin texture within 12 weeks. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest