Retinol acetate for acne how to take

Vitamin A has strong anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, retinol for facial skin can accelerate metabolic processes, which is why it is often used for acne and to eliminate facial wrinkles.

Beneficial features

Retinol acetate and palmitate are vitamin A that is often used to regenerate facial skin. It is characterized by strong regenerating and moisturizing properties. At the same time, the molecules of this substance have a very small molecular weight, due to which they can penetrate even into the deep layers of the epidermis. This allows you to influence not only the studded layer, but also the deep ones, eliminating internal inflammatory processes.

Retinol for face

It is prescribed during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and preparation for childbirth. This substance helps cleanse the body not only from the outside, but also from the inside. But in this case, it is better to consult a doctor first. By the way, there are special tablets or entire complexes of nutrients and minerals for internal use.

Benefits of retinol for facial skin:

1. It is a natural antioxidant. It helps to increase the resistance of the epidermis to external irritating factors, protect it from exposure to ultraviolet rays, and relieve itching during the inflammatory process. In addition, vitamin A is able to cleanse the skin of various toxins;
2. The substance helps improve blood circulation. This allows you to provide the necessary nutrition to the deep layers of the epidermis;
3. The product strengthens blood vessels. This is a significant advantage in eliminating blood vessels on the face;
4. Retinol peeling will help remove acne, subcutaneous pimples and blackheads, as well as ensure normal pore function. It is performed together with fruit acids, due to which it completely renews the top layer of the skin;
5. It helps fight the primary signs of aging due to its strong antioxidant and moisturizing properties. It strengthens collagen and elastane fibers, and also “provokes” their increased work.

Retinol is available in the following forms:

1. Injection. Despite the name, it is often used in cosmetology practice. It is this form of retinol that is most convenient to use at home. It absorbs quickly, leaves no residue on clothing and is known for its high concentration of nutrients;
2. Oil solution. Externally, it is very similar to a solution of tocopherol acetate or vitamin E. It is recommended to apply it to dry or sensitive facial skin. Due to the presence of oils in the composition, this type of vitamin will help not only deeply nourish, but also moisturize the skin. For the best effect, you can drink a spoonful of acetate in the morning on an empty stomach;
3. Tablets or capsules. Known for their low vitamin content. Here, retinol is most often combined with other nutritional and mineral components.

Reviews claim that a concentrated solution of retinol for the face has the most powerful effect.

Instructions on how to use retinol

Masks with this vitamin have excellent effectiveness: they significantly speed up metabolic processes, due to which you can get rid of various skin problems in a short time. They can be used to eliminate almost all known aesthetic skin problems. The simplest application option is to apply the solution in its pure form.

Apply the solution to cleansed skin and do not wash off the mixture. If possible, it is recommended to leave this mask on overnight. If it is more convenient to do it during the day, you can leave the solution for 20 minutes.

For acne on the face Retinol in oil helps a lot. You need to mix blue clay in equal proportions with water, then add ½ part of the vitamin to the mass. Apply the mask in a thick layer and leave until it hardens. You can repeat it every other day.

For severe comedones or ulcers You can make masks with aloe and vitamin A. The leaf of the plant is broken off and cut along the growth line of the spines. The pulp is scraped out with a teaspoon. After this, it is mixed with a vitamin ampoule. For severe inflammatory processes, only 3 masks are enough to relieve skin soreness.

Lifting effect provides a remedy with raw potatoes and eggs. This mask with retinol has not only a strong cosmetic effect, but also a healing one. Potato helps tighten collagen fibers, while egg and retinol nourish and refresh the epidermis. Half a potato is grated on a fine grater, and 1 egg and 1 spoon of retinol are added to the mixture. Everything is thoroughly mixed and applied to the chest, neck and face.

Photo - Retinol and tocopherol

Also for intensive hydration The use of retinol and honey is suitable. This natural sweetness has excellent nutritional and brightening properties. Honey is heated to a liquid state, after which vitamin is added to it. If desired, you can also add any suitable vegetable oil. Keep the mixture on your face and neck for 20 minutes.

The only thing more useful than one vitamin is a mixture of them. For deep nutrition and hydration and eliminating age spots, it is recommended to buy acetate, tocopherol and vitamin B12 at the pharmacy. All these substances are mixed in equal quantities and applied to problem areas. An important fact is that it is not advisable to use the mixture just a few hours after its preparation - all the vitamins have evaporated and there will be no effect. Keep the solution for no more than 30 minutes. You can repeat it 2 times a week.

Video: retinol for acne and wrinkles

Professional and pharmacy products

Many cosmetics manufacturers (both domestic and foreign) offer girls various ready-made products with vitamin A. Let’s consider the most famous names of products with retinol for the face (the list contains both creams and masks, tonics and ointments):

Of all the listed products, it is necessary to highlight Russian-made retinoic ointment. You can buy this product with retinol for the face only at the pharmacy, its price is about $1. According to reviews, this remedy will help solve almost all age-related problems, and the effect is noticeable after the first use.

Act 3. Serious. Take hundreds of tests and you will be treated with roaccutane/retinol/vitamin A in general

I approached such an exciting event in life as a wedding with the proper amount of indifference, transferring all worries onto the shoulders of mom and dad, except for choosing a dress. Therefore, it would hardly be possible to attribute the sudden dense inflammation to wedding jitters.

This thing occupied my cheek, swollen, reddened and did not want to be painted over with any foundation. The most interesting thing is that she didn’t even want to go through with it - days passed, then weeks, and after the wedding the count began to go on for months, and she was still with me (the wedding photo had to be photoshopped :). I didn't like it at all.

I again consulted with Sveta (“Doctors, tests!”), scoured the forums (“TsNIKVI, good doctor”) and went for treatment. A careless phrase from my new husband about my pimples played a significant role.

The CNICVI was extremely crowded and I had to wait in line for a long time - I wasn’t the only one who came here for salvation from various kinds of problems. My doctor (Rygzynova), about whom I read pleasant reviews on the Internet, carefully examined my skin, asked a thousand questions and frowned deeply at my months-long pimple. So he somehow immediately changed her attitude (later I read that even the presence of one such thing indicates moderate or severe acne) - as a result, I received a referral for a bunch of tests and prescriptions to the pharmacy, as well as a piece of paper for signature, where you had to assure the doctor that you understood everything about the problems of retinol treatment. If retinol does not help, I was promised Roaccutane as the most effective, albeit even more harmful, remedy than retinol in oil.

In addition to retinol, liver-supporting medications and various external pharmaceutical creams were prescribed (they were constantly changed later), as well as cleansing before starting treatment and light peelings (I never did them, however).

What is the best vitamin A to use in the treatment of acne? When I published a good post on Glamour.ru from Sveta on the topic of proper use of Roaccutane in the treatment of acne. Here he is. Brief excerpts:

1. retinoids (forms of vitamin A) are practically the only remedy that is 100% clinically effective in the treatment of acne;
2. in Europe it is used even for mild forms (comedones), in our country it is prescribed only in severe cases;
3. this drug causes dysfunction of the kidneys and liver (therefore, monthly tests are required for control);
4. Pregnancy while taking it is unacceptable! (therefore, a competent doctor will prescribe a pregnancy test for you before you start taking it; you can get pregnant no earlier than 2 months after you finish taking it)
5. When taking retinoids, it is necessary to strongly protect the skin from the sun, as the skin becomes more sensitive.

What will our analysis show us?

I took hormone tests in 2 sessions - there were so many of them. But the result was unclear. One of the hormones was close to the edge of normal. Since at that moment I was ready to move mountains in the matter of curing myself from acne, with these results I went to a gynecologist through insurance. However, I was not welcomed there with open arms.

1. Firstly, it was announced to me that everything was fine with me, judging by the examination.
2. Secondly, that the tests could have been taken incorrectly, that they should all be taken at different phases of the cycle, and not just one, and in general - who did them? (I don’t know why TsNIKVI is bad as a place for testing).
3. And thirdly, close to the edge of the norm is not exceeding it, but only “close to the edge.” And in general, “what do you want, girl, get out of here.”

Some doctors just dream of treating us, right? )

It was interesting to later hear from the treating dermatologist that this was “seriously exceeding the norm” and not “close to the edge”.

Not everything is so clear in our state

True, there were also side effects.

1. My skin dried out to such an extent that there were no more acne on it - the dermatologist, worried, lowered my dose of retinol after the next appointment. Various pharmaceutical ointments as prescribed by the doctor also helped the skin survive.
2. When I woke up in the morning, my dry lips would crack until they bled when I tried to open my mouth. By the way, pharmaceutical cosmetics saved my lips again - it helped a lot cold cream stick from Avene.
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   The scalp was itchy and flaky. I changed my shampoo.
4. Dryness in the nose is through the roof.

All these troubles went away by about the third month of treatment.

But our laziness is invincible

Unfortunately, I started receiving my new education about six months after the start of treatment and I no longer had time to go to the dermatologist once a month and get tested. Therefore, I once again showed my universal laziness and stopped treatment on my own. I don't know how much longer I would have to take retinol, but I think about a couple of months. It is also interesting at what point the dermatologist would decide that treatment can already be stopped.

1. If there are medical problems, they need to be identified and treated. It’s only our laziness that kills everything in us (and I’m such a shining example - after all, no one stopped me from going to another doctor and getting more tests).

2. If you already feel despair, go to the doctor. To a normal good dermatologist. If you don’t like one, go to another. You have a choice, don’t forget - and score because you didn’t find a common language with the doctor. Ask your friends. I recommended my doctor to three girls I knew - and all three also went to see her.

3. Retinol is the only treatment that produced results on the face. Not only did I stop suffering from clogged pores and inflammation, I even lost the shine in my T-zone. At all. And the skin clearly needed more hydration - after stopping pharmaceutical ointments, I smeared it with beautiful Creme Extreme Maintenance by Dr Sebagh.

4. My good result lasted for about a year. It was noticeable how the skin turned from dry to normal (it took 2 months), then remained at this level for a long time, slowly sliding back to its usual oiliness. After about 9 months, the shine appeared again and I again started looking for powder that would remove it. A year later, my pores and my inflammation were with me again, albeit in a mild form. Thank God, there is no major inflammation so far.

However, I'm satisfied. I returned to drugstore cosmetics again, but only in terms of cleansers - I wouldn’t trade Bioderma’s Sebium cleansing or gumming gel for anything. I'm experimenting with creams.

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Your guide to forever youthful skin

How to take vitamin A for the face and acne treatment?

Skin is a mirror of the internal state of the body. Here's what you can observe when there is a vitamin A deficiency:
Acne
· Skin of grayish shades
Peeling
Dryness
Lack of skin tone
· Tired look
· Blue circles under the eyes.

Previously, the traditional diet included foods rich in nutrients, including high levels of vitamin A (cream, eggs, liver and other organ meats). Now the dishes that we are used to seeing on our tables look a little different. The consumption of vegetables is higher than meat products; many do not consume dairy products at all, not to mention liver. It's no wonder we're seeing an epidemic of skin conditions, including adult acne.

Let's talk about this:
How vitamin A improves skin condition
The Best Vitamin A Foods and Supplements
About the dangers of vitamin A

How vitamin A improves skin condition

The main mechanism of vitamin A is to counteract keratinization (the death of skin cells).
Various skin diseases, including acne, psoriasis and keratosis pilaris, have one thing in common: they are all associated with an abnormal keratinization process.

Acne: In healthy pores, the process of removing dead cells is stable, while acne-prone pores become clogged much faster and dead cells accumulate in the pores, a process called retention hyperkeratosis. When dead cells accumulate and the situation is aggravated by sebum secretion, it leads to inflammation and acne formation.
Psoriasis: Typically, the cell renewal process takes 28 days. For psoriasis sufferers, new cells are pushed to the surface every four days!
Keratosis pilaris: Or "chicken skin" is caused by the accumulation of keratin, a protein that protects the skin from infections and other harmful substances. The buildup forms a plug that blocks the hair follicles from opening.
Calluses: here hyperkeratosis appears as thick, rough layers of dead skin, usually on the heels. Dr. Jonathan Wright believes this is caused by long-term vitamin A deficiency.
Eczema: Skin cell death is also abnormal, but appears as flattening of the superficial skin cells (corneocyte deformation).
Dry skin: Even such a common condition as dry, rough, flaky skin has the same process - cells turn over too quickly.

So what happens when you increase your vitamin A intake?
The process of cell renewal slows down, functions are restored. This can have a huge impact on the health and appearance of your skin.

Best Food Sources of Vitamin A
Beef liver: 31,718 IU per 100 g
Chicken liver: 13,328 IU per 100 g
Oil: 2,500 IU per 100 g
Eggs: 520 IU per 100 g (equivalent to two medium eggs)
Whole milk: 200 IU per 100 g

It is enough to consume one serving of liver per week to compensate for vitamin A deficiency.
Foods high in beta-carotene, such as carrots or sweet potatoes, are NOT good sources of vitamin A. This is because a person with a slower metabolism or impaired liver function will not be able to easily convert carotene into vitamin A. Carotene also blocks thyroid function .

Best Additional Source A
Some of us do not eat liver, for one reason or another.
Vitamin A with fewer fillers and polyunsaturated oils is considered the best.
Solgar, Vitamin A Dry, 5000 IU, 100 Tablets
Ingredients: Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate), Vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid), Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate.

Vitamin A dosage and toxicity
So now you may be wondering about dosage and whether you should be concerned about vitamin A toxicity.
According to the US National Institutes of Health, the Tolerable Upper Intake for adults is 10,000 IU/vitamin A per day.
The same organization also warns of health risks associated with excessive consumption of vitamin A. The risks are quite serious, so do not ignore the warning and exceed the permissible threshold.
Other studies conducted
Since its inception in 1985, the National Poison Data System has not recorded a single death from taking vitamin A supplements (or any other vitamins, according to this source).

More recent research suggests that reports of vitamin A toxicity may be greatly exaggerated:
This study found that retinol was "very effective" at doses of 300,000 IU for women and 400,000 to 500,000 IU for men, with only "little" toxicity that was limited to dry skin and lips.
This study found a risk of liver dysfunction at daily doses of 150,000 to 200,000 IU over several months.
This study found that 300,000 IU of retinyl acetate was “well tolerated” over several months in cancer patients.

So why are we warned not to take more than 10,000 IU per day of vitamin A?
This was done to increase sales of synthetic retinoids; animal experiments have shown that it takes very large amounts of vitamin A, without vitamin E supplementation, to be toxic.

How to Take Vitamin A Safely
Only a doctor can determine the exact dosage that you need. However, there are general guidelines that may help you:
1. Food source
The safest source of vitamin A is liver; if you consume it regularly, you do not need to resort to vitamin A supplements.
2. Minimum dose
If you decide to add a liquid vitamin, then you need to know that one drop contains from 2,500 to 10,000 IU.
3. Finding the right dose
Because we all have different metabolisms, diets, nutritional needs, etc. There is no “right” dose. People with higher metabolic rates have higher nutritional requirements, so they may need more vitamin A than others.
How to be? Conduct a personal experiment to find out what dosage is optimal.
4. Take care of your skin
When the skin condition improves and the calluses on the palms or feet take on an orange tint, it is a sure sign that it is time to reduce the dosage of vitamin A.
5. Monitor your thyroid function
Because vitamin A is fat-soluble, too much of it can suppress your thyroid gland. When taking supplements, it is always recommended to monitor your thyroid health by monitoring your body temperature and heart rate while you are awake. If the amount of vitamin A is high and both levels begin to decrease, it may indicate that you are overdosing.
6. Add Vitamin E
Even a small amount of E along with vitamin A can help your body use A better and even reduce your dosage. According to Dr. Ray Peat, "The toxic effects of extremely large doses, from 500,000 to a million IU, come from oxidative processes (rancidity) that stop stable vitamin E. About 100 IU of vitamin E will help ensure that vitamin A is not wasted as a result oxidation and could possibly reduce your need for it.”
Life Extension, Natural Vitamin E, 400 IU, 90 Softgels

Conclusion
Vitamin A plays a key role in skin health by normalizing keratinization.
You should now have a much better understanding of the role vitamin A plays in the health of your skin.
It's funny that most experts tell us that skin cell turnover is reduced - when in many cases this is absolutely not the case!
However, light exfoliation is a good idea for most skin types as it can help get rid of dead cells before they cause problems.

The information presented is for informational purposes only and is not a direct guide to action.