Vitamin A is an essential nutrient to balance and repair the skin. Due to environmental influences and our hectic and stressful lifestyle, we lose vitamin A daily and therefore have to replenish it daily.
HOW DOES VITAMIN A WORK TO SUPPORT HEALTHIER SKIN?
Vitamin A is found naturally in plant and animal products. Doctors recommend a diet rich in vitamin A, which has been proven to support healthy vision, immune health, reproduction, growth and development. It also helps our organs to function properly, including the lungs, kidneys, skin and heart.
For topical application, vitamin A is sold in the form of retinol. Retinol is an active form of vitamin A used in skin care products and improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and light-damaged skin. Retinol promotes cell growth, thus improving the functioning of the skin barrier: it protects your skin from harmful external stress factors. It also helps your skin retain moisture, which makes your skin smoother, plumper and firmer.
Topical vitamin A is most often found in the form of serums that benefit your skin by thickening the dermis – where collagen, elastin and blood vessels are located. While retinols have been on the market for some time, some forms are harsh and cause irritation and inflammation of the skin.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RETINOL AND RETINOIDS?
Retinol is a slightly milder class of retinoids that are often sold without a prescription and are a better choice for people with sensitive skin. Since it is a little milder than other retinoids, the use of retinol may also take a little longer for the results to appear. However, given the possible serious side effects of certain retinoids on certain skin types, retinol may be a milder choice.
In addition, dermatologists recommend skipping the daily topical application of vitamin A on days when you are exposed to excessive sun or wind, as the combination can increase the peril of skin irritation.
VITAMIN A IS THE “GOLD STANDARD”
Despite the possible side effects, vitamin A is still presented by many dermatologists and beauticians as the “golden standard” of skin care. If you want to add vitamin A to your skin care, start with our Clean Green Vital a serum, specially developed by Denise Dubois to action the visible signs of photoaging such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores.
