Users stopping retinoids frequently report rapid regression of benefits within 4-8 weeks including increased breakouts sometimes exceeding pre-treatment levels (retinoid rebound), accelerated fine line reappearance approaching or surpassing baseline, skin texture deterioration returning to pre-treatment roughness, and psychological dependency from dramatic visible decline creating pressure for continuous use despite side effect burden
Discontinuing the protocol because of manageable discomfort means losing the cumulative biological benefits that GHK-Cu builds over weeks and months of consistent use
Reliable platforms make these adjustments visible and reversible, which supports healthy habits
So shifting our lens to another hot topic, uh, this next claim is all about vision
2024, article 102920, Tchang, Beverly, et al