A woman says she cleared up her skin using retinol — and people can't get over her before-and-after photos
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- On Saturday, Reddit user egotr4p began a thread on the r/skincareaddiction subreddit where she thanked "hard work and retinol" for her clear skin.
- As the post went viral, other users of the site began asking the woman for tips on how to achieve similar results.
- Egotr4p told INSIDER that although retinol was a major factor in clearing her skin, cutting out dairy and using chemical exfoliators as well as a vitamin C serum also played a big role.
- Although egotr4p used prescription retinols, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, you can buy acne-treating products that contain retinol over the counter.
It seems as though every other day, a new product or routine is being hailed as the ultimate way to achieve clear skin — for example, using expensive jade rollers or washing your face with sparkling water.
Trendy skin-care methods like these can spread so fast that it becomes hard to tell what works, and what is simply a fad.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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