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Vitamin A: What you need to know
Posted by Pure Cosmetica on 1st Apr 2022
Amid an ever-increasing number of products and possibilities that will make our skin look its best, there are few nutrients that the skin actually needs. Enter vitamin A, an amazing addition to any night routine for your the healthiest, most youthful and illuminated skin.
We all know the fundamentals of taking care of our skin – cleanse, tone, moisturise, sunscreen. However, it can be difficult to keep up with trends and what is new in the world of skincare.
Amid an ever-increasing number of products and possibilities that will make our skin look its best, there are few nutrients that the skin actually needs. Enter vitamin A, an amazing addition to any night routine for your the healthiest, most youthful and illuminated skin.
Originally, Vitamin A was used topically in the treatment of acne due its ability to prevent pores from clogging and reducing inflammation in the skin – as an antioxidant, this vitamin can help neutralise pro-inflammatory free radicals from both internal and environmental sources that cause tissue and cellular damage in the skin. Through this usage it was discovered to also have smoothing effects on fine lines and wrinkles due to increased natural collagen production in the skin.
How does Vitamin A work?
The benefits of Vitamin A come in a domino effect, starting with the promotion and maintenance of a healthy dermis and epidermis (top two layers of the skin), where collagen, elastin and blood vessels are found. From this, there is an improvement in cell turnover and growth, and a rise in blood flow to the surface of the skin.
An increase of nutrients and oxygen being carried to these surface layers helps refine, re-texturize and strengthen the skin, in turn reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well as slowing the normal ageing process as collagen and elastin breaking down.
Main forms of Vitamin A
- Retinol is the purest form of Vitamin A can is available in over-the-counter skincare products.
- Tretinoin is the strongest and most active and potent form of Vitamin A, making it 20 times more powerful than Retinol.
- Retinaldehyde is a stable, over-the-counter form of Vitamin A, that is better tolerated by the skin than Tretinoin.
- Retinyl Palmitate is a stable and the least irritating form of Vitamin A. The milder Retinyl Palmitate offers the same anti-ageing benefits as Retinol and is great option for those with sensitive skin.
The benefits of Vitamin A in skincare
Improving skin health in turn has many other benefits, both restorative and preventative. Normalised blood flow to the skin helps with wound healing (acne scarring), repairing cellular structure and improving cell turnover, which helps with skin tone and hyper-pigmentation caused by environmental factors and preventing future UV damage. Vitamin A also helps to reduce sebum production that causes acne and supports natural skin moisturisation.
In summary, Vitamin A:
- Prevents pores from clogging
- Reduces skin inflammation
- Neutralises pro-inflammatory free radicals
- Smooth the effects of fine lines and wrinkles
- Increase natural collagen production
- Evens out skin tone and control hyper-pigmentation
How to use Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an absolute powerhouse in skin health and restoration. It is best to incorporate into any night time routine as this is when your skin has the optimal time to rest and recover. Finding the best product for your needs can be difficult, so it's best to start with a mild formulation. Our Intense-A Face Oil Serum is the perfect entry level option, gentle enough for anyone new to Vitamin A and perfect to be layered with any of your existing favourite products or be used on its own.
Every skin is unique. Your skin care needs will depend on a range of personal factors. It’s advisable to have your skin checked by a professional every 3 months.
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