But there are a few things to remember before diving into the world of Vitamin A. Script founder and leading Dermatologist Greg Goodman explains:
- ‘Not all Vitamin A products are created equal.
Vitamin A in skincare comes in many forms and not all are as potent as each other. Retinoic acid is probably the most common and quite strong — which means it’s prone to causing irritation too, and rendering it unsuitable for certain skin types. Substituting it with other vitamin A products such as retinol or retinaldehyde via very clever delivery systems reduces many irritation issues, but the downside is that these products are generally not as powerful.’
- ‘Vitamin A makes your skin very sun sensitive — ironic, given its ability to reverse sun damage. This means if you are using a vitamin A product, even at night time, using an SPF and other sun protection measures is a must.’
- ‘Retinoids (medications derived from Vitamin A) taken orally may cause birth deformities. Although topical skincare products have not been directly linked, Script Skincare does NOT recommend that products containing vitamin A are used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.’
It’s clear that the benefits of Vitamin A definitely outweigh the risks, but our advice is always to Script it to ensure you get the right dosage for your skin, and an A+ result.