Retin A was created for the treatment of acne more than 25 years ago. It comes from Vitamin A molecule slightly altered. Vitamin A works to treat acne by working as an exfolliant that “removes a plug from a pore, hair follicle, or sweat gland.” In more recent studies the use of Vitamin A has been found to be helpful in treating fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, uneven skin tone and even inhibiting cancer growths on the skins surface. Vitamin A increases dermal collagen production and stimulates the growth of new blood vessels. That means it thickens the layer of skin under the surface that we cannot see, giving a very pleasant glow to the skin that we do see.
How Do Retin A and Vitamin A Creams Work?
After repeatedly using a form of vitamin A, the outermost skin buildup of shedding dead skin cells thins. When this happens, the epidermis (the underneath layer we don’t see) is stimulated to reproduce new collagen fibers and new skin cells much quicker. As we age our bodies slow down the reproduction of these fibers and cells, that is what causes the skin to get dull and lax over time. The reproduction of collagen fibers is what gives the skin that full, supple, healthy glow. In order to continue to reap the outstanding benefits of any vitamin A cream, one must continue the use of it.
How Vitamin A Could Help You
Acne: Vitamin A unplugs the pores, sweat glands or hair follicles that get clogged with bacteria, causing blackheads. With a healthy skin care regimen and the use of a topical vitamin A, the top layer of the “plug” is constantly being shed, eventually clearing the blackhead and leaving a clean surface.
Hyperpigmentation: The surface of the hyperpigmented skin (freckles and age spots) is constantly being sloughed away forcing the body to regenerate new undamaged skin cells that will replace the damaged discolored ones.
Poor Skin Texture: The constant and increased exfoliation process from vitamin A removes the uneven dead skin cells and stimulates new skin cell and collagen fiber growth which in turn improves the overall texture of the skin.
Preparation for Other Procedures: Vitamin A is commonly used to prepare the skin for different laser procedures, such as Laser Resurfacing or Photo Rejuvenation Therapy. When the thick dead skin is not built up on the surface, the benefits from these facial laser treatments will be more visible.
Vitamin A comes in many different forms, and it is recommended that you discuss with a skin care professional which form is the best fit for your skin. Vitamin A in any form used too much can cause irritation, redness, burning, peeling and increased sunburn potential. Retinol is vitamin A cream that when used properly can be least irritating to the skin.
Here at Derma Health Institute we carry many different physician grade retinol products, ranging from a 2% retinol facial scrub to a 4% retinol cream. These products are excellent in assisting with the elimination of blackheads, active acne pustules, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and helping you get back that young youthful glow.
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