What happens when I stop using retinol?Updated a year ago
Retinol changes how your skin behaves on a cellular level. It sends signals to your skin that help boost collagen, regulate oil production, and keep everything in perfect balance. Without that retinoid telling your skin how to behave, your skin will eventually return to its previous functions.
You'll probably retain some of the results you got from using retinoids, like smoother, brighter skin and less prominent folds or wrinkles for a significant period of time, although you’ll need to continue using retinol again to maintain them for the long-term.