So what's the deal with Vitamin A?

So what’s the deal with Vitamin A?!? Why is everyone talking about it and why do we want it?!? Retinoic Acid is a form of Vitamin A and the gold standard for dermatologists to prescribe for wrinkles and sun damage. 

It works by stimulating the production of collagen and increasing the cell turnover cycle. As we age, it takes longer for our new skin cells to make their way from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top which can lead a dull appearance, lines and wrinkles. Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A) speeds up the cellular turnover, making it behave more like our skin cells of the past and making our skin look younger. In addition, collagen growth is stimulated which is a key factor in diminishing lines and wrinkles. 

Sounds pretty awesome, right? The challenge has always been that Retinoic Acid can create some annoying side effects like dryness, irritation and skin peeling. But guess what!? Our amazing doctors have created a way to stabilize an entirely new form of Retinoic Acid, RetinAl....which allows us reap the benefit of this amazing molecule without the pesky side effects. Brilliant!! It also allows you to get even closer to prescription strength RetinA but without a prescription!! 20X the strength of retinol and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. Yep, these dermatologists did it again....the best of both worlds!!