India, March 12 -- If you follow skincare trends, then retinol will not be a new name for you. A derivative of vitamin A, it has been hailed as a miracle worker for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.

However, many users are blurring with its use, causing irritation, damage, and reduced efficacy. Take a look.

Retinol or retinoids can be prescribed for younger age groups for acne or other dermatological concerns by doctors, but off-shelf use by teenagers for "collagen bank" is ridiculous. "There's no scientific evidence to promote collagen banking. Young skin is more porous and needs to be protected from potentially irritating actives," informs dermatologist Dr Kiran Sethi.

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