{"id":4941,"date":"2022-10-18T14:41:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T21:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=4941"},"modified":"2023-01-06T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:43:45","slug":"https-wellconnected-murad-com-vitamin-a-benefits-for-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/https-wellconnected-murad-com-vitamin-a-benefits-for-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingestible skincare ingredient: Vitamin A\u2014the top 4 reasons why it&#8217;s a skin-saving superpower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vitamin A derivatives like retinol can have a transformative effect on skin\u2019s appearance from the outside in\u2014but fueling the body with vitamin A in supplement form may help rebuild skin from the inside out. Here, we examine vitamin A\u2019s benefits for the skin by way of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skincare supplements<\/a> as an inside-out approach to caring for the long-term health of our skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is vitamin A?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin A, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/search\/search-results\/?keywords=retinol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">retinol<\/a> or retinoids, is an essential group of molecules woven into our biological makeup. Vitamin A also plays a pivotal role in the integumentary system\u2014the system of the body that encompasses our hair, nails, sweat and oil glands, and the body\u2019s largest organ: our skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does vitamin A work?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin A can be consumed through food sources or as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/youth-renewal-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral supplement<\/a>. There are two main types of vitamin A that can be ingested through dietary sources or in pill form:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Preformed vitamin A: Also known as retinol or retinyl esters&nbsp;<\/li><li>Provitamin A carotenoids: Including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Different systems of the body require particular strains of vitamin A to support their activities. To make vitamin A bioavailable for our skin, our liver converts it into <strong>retinoic acid <\/strong>(RA).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the form of retinoic acid, vitamin A works directly with our genes to modify a specific set of cellular functions in two areas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The epidermis (the outermost layer of our skin): The epidermis works as a permeable barrier against the external environment\u2014one of the most critical components of the overall immune system<\/li><li>The dermis (or the deeper layers of our skin): The dermis is latticed with circulatory networks, fatty tissues, immune cells and a collagen matrix\u2014the structure that lends skin its buoyancy, elasticity and healthy appearance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin A enhances the cellular processes continually taking place in both the superficial and underlying strata of our skin, and that makes it a dynamic skin-nurturing nutrient with actions that are both surface-level and far more than skin-deep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The top 4 benefits of vitamin A for skin.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does vitamin A furnish our skin\u2019s outermost and deepest layers, but it also prevents the visible tolls oxidative stress takes on the skin\u2014especially when taken with other supplements like <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=4937&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamin E<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"numbered-list\">\n  <div class=\"numbered-list__items\">\n              <div class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-number label label--lg rotate-270\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-title headline headline--lg\"> Assisting with skin repair<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-text text\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118462887 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118462887 BCX0\">As one of the primary building blocks of healthy skin, vitamin A is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118462887 BCX0\">also one of the most powerful substances in play during the wound healing process as it assists with:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW118462887 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stimulating the growth of new skin cells<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aiding in collagen synthesis, the process which ultimately makes for skin\u2019s elasticity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repairing and regenerating blood vessels within the skin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-number label label--lg rotate-270\">02<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-title headline headline--lg\">Advancing skin immunity<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-text text\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143871471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143871471 BCX0\">Studies show that vitamin A deficiencies lead to poorer immune responses in the skin, as well as higher levels of inflammation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143871471 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143871471 BCX0\"> Boosting our vitamin A intake may strengthen our immune response and improve its ability to handle the myriad chemicals, pollutants<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143871471 BCX0\">and environmental stressors our skin comes in contact with on a daily basis.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW143871471 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-number label label--lg rotate-270\">03<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-title headline headline--lg\">Promoting clear skin<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-text text\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hormones play a significant role in the appearance of acne throughout our lives, whether as a result of chronic stress or a part of pre-menopause.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acne and blemishes are a result of inflammation: an overreactive response to an infection that takes root within the skin. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/solutions-for\/acne-blemish\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">acne products<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can assist in clearer skin, vitamin A supplements are more of an inside out approach. As a nutrient that regulates immune response, taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/youth-renewal-supplement\/\">vitamin A supplement<\/a> may help to pare down inflammatory responses and may help to foster clearer-looking skin with a more even texture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-number label label--lg rotate-270\">04<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-title headline headline--lg\">Youthful-looking skin<\/div>\n        <div class=\"numbered-list__item-text text\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197830558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197830558 BCX0\">Oxidative stress is suspected to be one of the primary culprits to blame for catalyzing premature skin aging. In the mirror, this may show up as:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW197830558 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slackness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fine lines and wrinkles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hyperpigmentation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dull or lifeless-looking skin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a potent antioxidant, vitamin A supplies our bodies with the stable molecules it needs to reign in free radicals and temper the brunt oxidative stress bears on our skin. Adding a vitamin A supplement to our skin routine may be the skeleton key that unlocks the rest of the products in our skincare regimen, paving the way towards that resilient, youthful vibrancy we associate with healthy, beautiful skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Murad, and are for informational purposes only, even if the advice of physicians and medical practitioners are included. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not be considered specific medical advice.\u202f\u202f<\/em>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References for this information:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lpi.oregonstate.edu\/mic\/health-disease\/skin-health\/vitamin-A#topical-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Oregon State University Website<\/em>, Micronutrient Information Center<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/imagepages\/8912.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Library of Medicine Website<\/em>, Medical Encyclopedia<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Institutes of Health Website,<\/em> Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets<\/a><em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK222318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Micronutrients, 2001<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7218662\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Immunology<\/em>, 2020, volume 160, issue 2, pages 116-125<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3614697\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>International Journal of Biomedical Science<\/em>, 2008, volume 4, issue 2, page 89-96<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-a\/art-20365945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Mayo Clinic Website<\/em>, Drugs &amp; Supplements A-Z<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31697447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Nutrition in Clinical Practice,<\/em> 2019, volume 34, issue 6, pages 839-849<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7909803\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Nutrients, 2021,<\/em> volume 13, issue 2, page 302<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21792-hormonal-acne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cleveland Clinic,<\/em> Diseases &amp; Conditions<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/acne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases,<\/em> Health Topics<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780124059337000020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Science Direct Website<\/em>, Skin Aging and Oxidative Stress<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24568458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, <\/em>2014, volume 15, issue 2, pages 561-568<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More about skincare ingredients as ingestibles here:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=4908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingestible skincare ingredient: Glutathione\u2014is it a shady skin lightener or misunderstood skincare superstar for hyperpigmentation and fine lines?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/hate-dull-skin-keep-reading-to-learn-about-how-glutathione-benefits-your-skin-for-brighter-and-even-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingestible skincare ingredient: Phytoceramides\u2014are they a &#8216;facelift in a bottle&#8217; and the secret to radiant, firmer skin from the inside out?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/https-wellconnected-murad-com-vitamin-e-benefits-for-face\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingestible skincare ingredient: Vitamin E\u2014from being the ultimate antioxidant to protecting against inflammation<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=4899&amp;action=edit\">Ingestible <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/https-wellconnected-murad-com-ingestible-skincare-ingredient-burdock-root\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skincare ingredient: Burdock root\u2014the natural solution for everything from digestion to a clearer complexion?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/https-wellconnected-murad-com-grapeseed-oil-benefits-for-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingestible skincare ingredient: Grapeseed oil\u2014the only ingredient you need on your supplement shelf for radiant, even skin?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitamin A derivatives like retinol can have a transformative effect on skin\u2019s appearance from the outside in\u2014but fueling the body with vitamin A in supplement form may help rebuild skin from the inside out. 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