[Product Question] Recently tried The Ordinary's Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% and... it's kind of amazing. Does anyone else have experience with long-term use of it?

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So I tried ALA for the second time now and noticed my skin being more taut, bouncy, and smile lines filling out a bit. The result has lasted a few days. Why does this stuff feel like magic? Are there long-term benefits to using it like collagen synthesis? Came across a post on here about it being pro-oxidative instead of an antioxidant or potentially aging... not sure what to believe.
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