Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty ImagesWhen the kids are asking for Drunk Elephant and starting multi-step skincare routines before 18, it can feel like you’re behind the curve in preventing signs of aging. Most of us know that retinol is sort of the be-all and end-all of anti-aging skincare, having been proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fade scarring and dark spots, and clear blemishes. But if you’re looking in the mirror at wrinkles that already seem to have set in, you may wonder... Is 40 too late to start retinol? Scary Mommy asked two skin experts who adamantly agreed: Any time is the...
Is 40 Too Late For Retinol? Not At All, Skin Experts Say
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Oct 9, 2026 • 3 days ago
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