{"id":654181,"date":"2022-08-18T12:13:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T16:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=654181&"},"modified":"2022-08-31T15:09:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T19:09:29","slug":"what-topical-vitamin-a-can-do-for-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/654181\/what-topical-vitamin-a-can-do-for-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"What Topical Vitamin A Can Do For Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Zinc, selenium, vitamin C, healthy fats, vitamin A, and the list of nutrients formulated into skin care products go on and on. Now, whether these what we think to be \"beneficial\" ingredients are necessary for our skin is a whole other story, one that requires knowledge.<\/p>\n

Thanks to our Haute Beauty experts at Biltmore Spa,<\/b><\/a>\u00a0we got the inside scoop on one of the most prominent ingredients circulating in the skincare world, topical vitamin A. Here Haute Beauty shares Candance Noonan, Director of Education for Environ,\u00a0a vitamin A-focused brand, answers to our questions on topical vitamin A.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of vitamin A?<\/h3>\n

Vitamin A is like the air we breathe. It is essential for healthy-looking skin. It's scientifically proven benefits range from improving the appearance of acne to addressing the look of sun-damaged skin. Essentially,\u00a0there\u00a0isn't a single skin condition or concern\u00a0that can't be addressed with vitamin A.<\/p>\n

Who is most likely to use topical vitamin A?<\/h3>\n

There\u00a0isn't a skin type, age, sex, or\u00a0ethnicity that will not benefit from the use of Vitamin A daily. It is an essential nutrient that is necessary for the skin's DNA. No matter where you are in this world, you should not be deficient in vitamin A.<\/p>\n

How often should you use topical vitamin A?<\/h3>\n

That depends on the formulation. The typically used form of vitamin A is Retinol or\u00a0prescription Retin-A, which can only be used at night since they cause sun sensitivity. The other form of vitamin A is in ester form, which is way more skin friendly. Ester forms do not irritate the skin, cause possible redness, dryness, irritation, breakouts, and are photo-protective (they can protect the skin from daytime sun exposure). Additionally,\u00a0ester forms are more easily tolerated\u00a0by the skin, do not cause sensitivity, and double the amount of vitamin A your skin can be exposed to\u00a0because you can use it in the morning and night versus just at night.<\/p>\n

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Do you need to implement it into your skincare routine slowly?<\/h3>\n

Yes! Regardless of the formulation, Retinol or ester, introducing vitamin A slowly to\u00a0your skincare routine is best to avoid a retinoid reaction.\u00a0This is\u00a0categorized by redness, dryness, flaking, or overall sensitized skin.\u00a0Fortunately, the esters, being milder, can be introduced faster with less risk of irritation.<\/p>\n

Can you mix topical vitamin A with other skincare products?<\/h3>\n

Again, the formulation is key to the application. Prescriptions should be applied according to the prescribing physician. Retinols, depending if they are in serums or creams, are applied at night. Ester\u00a0vitamin A's can be applied with any other ingredients of choice. Notably, esters can be applied\u00a0simultaneously with other ingredients like peptides, antioxidants, and vitamin C for additional benefits!<\/p>\n

Can topical vitamin A be applied directly to the skin?<\/h3>\n

Absolutely!\u00a0In fact, using technology like cosmetic micro-needling or electro-sonic technology with our new Environ DF machine<\/strong><\/a> will allow the vitamin A to reach the areas where the skin needs it most!\u00a0Therefore, enhancing the results by increasing the\u00a0application effectiveness!<\/p>\n

We achieve that with our new Environ facials here at the Biltmore Spa<\/strong><\/a>. When you understand that the ester vitamin A's are the most skin-friendly, stable, and non-sensitizing forms of vitamin A that can be used all year round, you've formulated a skincare success.<\/p>\n

How quickly do you see the results of topical vitamin A?<\/h3>\n

There is no magic in a bottle, only\u00a0magical marketing claims! Results take time.\u00a0Yes, in 2-3 weeks your skin may appear a little more hydrated or less irritated, but true changes take a few skin cycles to reveal\u00a0healthier-looking skin.<\/p>\n

Depending on your age, you should only set your\u00a0expectations around the 3-month mark to start noticing those measurable results that will last because\u00a0you've made your skin healthier!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FUN FACT: There\u00a0isn’t a single skin condition or concern\u00a0that can’t be addressed with topical vitamin A. 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