At a moment when retinol has become the go-to “miracle” ingredient in facial care, capable of erasing wrinkles, smoothing texture, and boosting radiance, warning voices within the industry are gaining visibility. And not to demonize a compound that has decades of scientific evidence behind it, but rather because of the widespread, indiscriminate use happening at home—often without professional guidance or accompaniment. The facialist Silvia Oliete offers a clear warning: “The constant application of retinol can disrupt the skin barrier and upset the skin’s balance.”
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