We all hear about the importance of vitamins in our daily lives. They play a bigger role than what we may realize, and as we previously talked about vitamin C here, today we will be continuing our vitamin discussion. Let’s talk about vitamin A.

Okay, so first things first, vitamin A is also known as retinol, and its derivatives are known as retinoids. It is most well known as the premier vitamin for anti-aging qualities. This vitamin excels at creating smoother and younger-looking skin. However, we must be careful buying every product that claims to be the end all be all to anti-aging because here’s the thing: these products can lie. If they aren’t rich in vitamin A and its derivatives, it is probably a scam. So, here are a few things to know before diving deep into the vitamin A craze!

Vitamin A cannot be made by the human body so it needs to be consumed from food products and other products to help synthesize this vitamin. Sweet potatoes, fish, pumpkins, and other plant food sources contain a lot of vitamin A to help that skin glow! Okay, so a little more on that whole anti-aging thing…

Tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, was the first derivative known to produce those anti-aging effects. Why? Tretinoin proved to increase collagen production in the skin that had been exposed to ultraviolet light. This derivative also helped reduce the number of wrinkles because of its ability to block the enzymes that try to break down collagen. Therefore, it helps promote the creation of collagen in the skin!

Some skincare companies that say they use vitamin A aren’t technically lying, but they aren’t using the best derivative. So, that being said, they are not giving you the most effective product they can! It is essential to have the best vitamin A options because not only does it help with beautiful skin, but vitamin A is very important for vision and one’s immunity.

Still a little iffy on how to make sure you are getting the most vitamin A for your buck? Come talk to the experts at Luminessence to understand a little bit more about how you can increase your vitamin A intake and get that skin looking so good.