Should you even use tretinoin? A scientific breakdown

Drug retinoids are some of the most powerful ingredients in skincare. So why would anyone use cosmetic retinoids? And are compounded drug retinoids the perfect middle ground between them? (No.) I break down drug, cosmetic, and compounded drug retinoids, which one you should use, and bust a whole bunch of retinoid myths along the way. Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 What are retinoids? 1:53 Benefits of drugs 8:23 Benefits of cosmetics 12:24 Which one should you go for? 14:14 Compounded drug retinoids Does retinol in skincare even work?    • Does retinol in skincare even work?   Blog post with more info and full references here: https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-c... Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram   / labmuffinbeautyscience   Threads https://www.threads.net/@labmuffinbea... TikTok   / labmuffinbeautyscience   ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide Does retinol in skincare even work?    • Does retinol in skincare even work?   How to get started on retinoids    • How to Start on Retinoids | Lab Muffin Bea...   Busting retinoid myths    • Busting Retinoid Skincare Myths | Lab Muff...   Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide    • Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1: ...   No TikTok, skincare is not killing you    • Scientist debunks: The worst skincare misi...   Impressively Bad Skincare Science    • Impressively Bad Skincare Science: Matter ...   Do you need sunscreen indoors?    • Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? An ...   Blog post for this video with more info: https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-c... 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin