Real retinol doesn’t work instantly.
Real retinol takes 8–12 weeks to show visible change.
Many high‑street “retinol” products contain far more silicone than retinol — giving the illusion of results without delivering any real skin transformation.
This isn’t about toxicity or fear‑mongering. Silicones themselves are safe.
The issue is how they’re used to mislead consumers.
Read my full article where I break down their tactic.