mechanistic
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Using retinoid creams on your skin can help make it look younger by boosting collagen (the protein that keeps skin firm), blocking enzymes that break down skin, and helping your skin hold onto moisture better.
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Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Systematic Review
Human
2022 MarThis study found that a skin cream called tretinoin (a type of retinoid) helps reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture by making more collagen — which is exactly what the claim says retinoids do.
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