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? https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA Blog post with more info and full references here: https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-compounded-retinoid-which-use/ 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 https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Threads https://www.threads.net/@labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@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? https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA How to get started on retinoids https://youtu.be/I2XV3nMyb9Y Busting retinoid myths https://youtu.be/GLfiGlnwdhk Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide https://youtu.be/U68MTXuOG9k No TikTok, skincare is not killing you https://youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s Impressively Bad Skincare Science https://youtu.be/wxHLj0BT4Js Do you need sunscreen indoors? https://youtu.be/BUIWZcwflx4 Blog post for this video with more info: https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-compounded-retinoid-which-use/ 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin