 [ Symptoms ] i am using an anti aging cream that contains retinyl palmitate would this improve my acne and acne scars [ Disease ] scientific studies have shown that retinyl palmitate and most retinoid derived compounds work by increasing cell turnover and increasing collagen deposition healthy cell turnover and collagen deposition leads to a fuller dermis less thinning another benefit of using retinyl palmitate is its ability to help remodel the skin is surface which may make your acne scars appear less prominent