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The Plastic Surgery Playbook

The Dark Truth About Retinol (Why It Works So Well Anyway)

March 30, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The cream sitting on your bathroom counter that promises smoother skin, fewer wrinkles, and a younger face, has a history most people have never heard. And with good reason! It started in a prison. And it wasn't exactly ethical. In this episode of The Plastic Surgery Playbook, we uncover the dark origin story of retinol, the most powerful and widely recommended anti-aging ingredient in skincare. And we break down the real science behind why it works so well. Using clinical insights from Dr. S...

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