Vitamin A, a.k.a, Retinol or Betacarotene or Provitamin A
A lot of products for mature and aging skin utilize this vitamin. It has been shown to improve the elasticity of the skin and aid in cell repair. It is integral for skin health and function. Fights cancer, free radicals, and sun damage. Necessary for the health of your eyes, hair and mucus membranes. Keeps your immune system battle-ready.
Lack of this vitamin can manifest in poor vision, night blindness, bacterial infection, follicular keratinosis, and dry, scaly skin.
How to use it: Apply directly to thick, dry skin to improve firmness and texture. As a supplement, pair it with Vitamin E for a super-dose of skin regeneration power but be careful of your dose. Too much Vitamin A is toxic. No more than 15,000 RE per day is the recommendation. As a matter of fact, supplemental Vitamin A is unnecessary for most people who eat well. I say, skip the pills and eat your veggies. Eat or juice lots of carrots and dark green veggies like spinach and kale. Vitamin A is also found in fish oils, liver, egg yolks and fruits that are orange in color.
When scanning the skin care aisle, look for retinol. Serums are a great choice. At your market, think betacarotene. (Remember betacarotene is 'bright' in color.)
1 comment:
Thanks for the very nice post that you had, we really need this antioxidant antiaging to prevent us from aging and maintain our youthful beauty. I hope that there will be more of your post.
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