Fashion

Here's What Vitamin A Does For Your Skin

by Lindsey Rose Black

March 2, 2016

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Want to get a head start on that spring glow? Vitamin A may do the trick. I reached out to a professional to understand what vitamin A does for your skin and why you should consider adding it to your routine. After all, doesn't your skin deserve a special vitamin boost every once in awhile?

To get the details, I contacted Dr. David E. Bank at the Center For Dermatology in Westchester, NY. He explains, "Retinol, or Vitamin A, is one of the most well-known treatments against the aging process and acne." Yeah, you read that right. Vitamin A works to prevent wrinkles and fights pimples. Does nature kick ass or what?

He then when into a little more detail on exactly how vitamin A works on your skin, saying, "Retinoids are great exfoliators. They help remove any dead skin cells that could potentially clog pores that cause acne flare-ups. They also speed up cell turnover, while boosting collagen and elastin. They boost collagen and elastin by stimulating cellular repair."

As for getting that natural glow? "It also has the ability to pump up circulation, making your skin look healthier." What's not to love?

If you want to add vitamin A to your beauty life ASAP, consider these products below (all under $50):