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Retinol is proven to be a
potent tool in treating acne, by
preventing the cells that line
the follicular canal from sticking
together and creating the
solid impactions that block the
follicle - thereby addressing the
underlying mechanisms that
contribute to acne.
more effective than run-of-the-mill
retinol products, but will also typically
be more irritating to the skin.
Thankfully, any irritation at all may
be a thing of the past. Manufacturers
are now developing different effective
forms of Vitamin A which are less
irritating, if at all.
It’s no wonder that Vitamin A (in
its various forms) is an important
and necessary ingredient in all
quality anti-ageing product lines.
And with new molecules and new
product formulations constantly being
developed, this skincare stalwart is
fast becoming the gold standard anti-
ageing product.THE FACTS ABOUT
VITAMIN AVitamin A is a central driving
factor in the development of
normal, healthy human tissue,
including all parts of the skin. This
continues from conception to death.
If Vitamin A disappeared tomorrow,
no more humans would be born in
the normal, recognisable form.Skin becomes thin because of a
general lack of Vitamin A, sun
damage, loss of sex hormones and
general ageing.Retinoids (class of Vitamin A
derivatives) are a proven method
to increase the thickness of the
dermis – the deep layer of skin where
wrinkles form.Despite contrary belief, retinoids
do not make skin more sensitive
to the sun. The reason some product
labels recommend ‘pm’ use only is
because retinoids are unstable in
sunlight, thereby rendering daytime
use ineffectual.