The Basics On Vitamin A
What is Vitamin A?
What are other names for Vitamin A?
3,7-DIMETHYL-9-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-2,4,6,8-NONATETRAEN-1-OL, DRY FORMED VITAMIN A, RETINOL, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), and VITAMIN A
What is Vitamin A used for?
produce less skin water loss, skin itching, irritation and scaling than retinoic acid1 inhibit UV induction in the skin to prevent skin photoaging8 stimulate collagen synthesis and fibroblast growth in photoaged skin9 reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles in aged and photoaged skin10 when used topically in conjunction with vitamin C partially reverse the skin changes induced by both chronological and photoaging11 reduce the incidence of acne by helping unclog skin pores that lead to acne formation12 and can have anti-inflammatory benefits for acne treatment12 Retinol cream at 1% concentration of vitamin A used over a 12 week period showed fibroblast growth, collagen synthesis and significant improvement in fine wrinkles9. Retinol cream at 0.25% does not irritate the skin but can induce similar antiaging changes as that of retinoic acid at 0.025%7.
How Vitamin A is classified
Antioxidants, Vitamins
Recommendations for using Vitamin A during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Is it OK to take vitamin A while pregnant? Avoid
Vitamin A During Pregnancy
What we know about using Vitamin A while pregnant or breastfeeding
Can you take vitamin A during pregnancy? Limited information available.
General safety info about Vitamin A from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Vitamin A
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream,Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Correcto; Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum, Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil, Tata Harper Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil With Vitamin A, CLINIQUE Fresh Pressed Clinical Daily + Overnight Boosters with Pure Vitamin C 10% + A (Retinol), Alpha-H Vitamin A Serum with 0.5% Retinol
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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