Vitamin A, also known as Retinol, is a powerful antioxidant that can provide numerous benefits for the skin.
Here are my top ways that Vitamin A can help your skin:
- Promotes skin cell turnover: Vitamin A helps to increase the rate of skin cell turnover, which slows down as age, and can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
- Prevents acne: Vitamin A is also known to help prevent acne by regulating the production of sebum, the oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
- Boosts collagen production: collagen is a protein that gives skin its elasticity and firmness. Vitamin A helps to stimulate collagen production, which can improve the texture and tone of the skin.
- Protects against sun damage: Vitamin A can also help to protect the skin from sun damage by neutralizing free radicals and promoting the repair of damaged skin cells.
- Helps with skin conditions: Vitamin A is used in the treatment of several skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema, because of its ability to promote healthy skin cell growth and reduce inflammation.
However, while Vitamin A can provides many benefits for the skin, it can also be irritating to some people, particularly in high concentrations. If you’ve never used Vitamin A in your skincare regime before, drop me an email and I’d be more than happy to help.