This condition is not harmful and will dissipate when the amount of beta-carotene in the diet is reduced. Some medications contain vitamin A, including certain prescriptions used to treat psoriasis, obesity, and T-cell lymphoma. Taking vitamin A supplements while using these medications may dangerously increase vitamin A levels in the body, potentially causing side effects including liver damage.
Prescription retinoids are very strong and can be irritating to skin, causing dryness and flaking to occur. Irritation is less likely to occur if you ease into their use slowly, by gradually increasing the amount you apply to skin over time. Because retinoids stimulate cell growth, they can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Covering skin during the day or using sunscreen is essential to minimize the risk of burning.
Talk to your doctor about the type of sunscreen you should use. Many include retinol as an ingredient. If you are already using a prescription retinoid, these may further irritate skin. Discuss your use of both topically applied and ingested retinoids with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Too-high levels of preformed vitamin A may cause birth defects. Getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet, and drinking lots of water is important for maintaining optimal skin health across all age groups. Keeping skin free of environmental toxins, such as cigarette smoke, also helps to maintain its vitality. The type of skin you have should determine the kinds of products you use on it.
All skin types, however, benefit from twice-daily cleansing, moisturizing, and exfoliating. Vitamin A has two forms: retinoids and carotenoids. Both forms are readily available in a wide range of healthy foods, and eating foods containing vitamin A is considered the best way to get it in to your system.
Retinoids are also beneficial for acne and photoaging when applied topically to skin. Retinoids can have side effects when not used properly or used to excess. We dig into the science behind why it works and which products…. It's about time we look as young as we feel. Finding the right cleanser for you may be a process of trial and error. Toner Toner is applied after washing your face and can smooth, soften and calm skin.
Toners often contain ingredients that replenish and restore nutrients to your skin and can diminish redness and dry patches. Moisturizer Like cleansers, moisturizers are for everyone and should be used every time you wash your face. Moisturizers prevent your skin from drying out, leaving your skin hydrated and smooth.
They are most effective when applied while your skin is slightly damp to seal in moisture. When you are exposed, reapply every two hours. If you have dry skin, including winter-air-induced dry skin, you may exfoliate more than usual, but you should still keep it to once or twice a week — max. Exfoliation can be used after cleanser but before moisturizer, as it helps to removes flaky skin by increasing skin cell turnover. The benefits are real — removing dead skin and buildup for smoother skin and clearer pores — but most dermatologists will recommend chemical exfoliants over scrubs to prevent damage to the protective barrier of your skin.
Serum Another optional addition to your skin care routine, serums contain ingredients like antioxidants or retinol that support skin health in a number of ways, such as calming redness and improving texture and firmness.
The easiest way to remember when you should be doing what for your skin is to think of it like this: Morning skin care should focus on prevention and protection for the day and your nighttime routine should focus on cleansing and repair. Some studies suggest that it may help reduce the appearance of age spots and other forms of skin discoloration. Some women report improvements in their skin and hair when taking prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid. Folic acid may also improve signs of skin aging, according to one study.
Researchers found that a cream containing folic acid and creatine supported collagen gene expression and collagen fiber density. Collagen tends to decline with age, which cause wrinkles and saggy skin. Vitamin B-5, or pantothenic acid, may help with both acne and skin aging. A randomized controlled trial from found that people who took a B-5 dietary supplement for 12 weeks saw significant reductions in acne and skin inflammation.
One study examined the effects of a skin cream containing vitamins E, B-5, and B The cream improved skin tone and texture within 6 weeks. It also helped with age spots and hyperpigmentation. Some dietary sources of B-complex vitamins include meat, eggs, seafood, nuts , and seeds.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. This means that it may reverse free radical-induced oxidative damage. Most research suggests that oxidative damage plays an important role in aging, including skin aging. In theory, this could mean that vitamin C supplements might improve skin health and slow the skin aging process. Research to support this claim varies , however. Most studies have found few benefits associated with vitamin C, though a study does suggest that vitamin C may slow sun-related skin aging.
There is no harm in trying to get more vitamin C. Most multivitamins contain vitamin C, and it is also readily available in many citrus fruits as well as most vegetables, including broccoli , cauliflower, and squash. Applying topical vitamin C directly to the skin may improve elasticity, helping the skin look younger and brighter.
Vitamin C serums may also stimulate collagen production, fighting the damaging effects of the sun. Vitamin C might also be an effective skin moisturizer. A study found that formulas containing vitamin C improved both skin moisture and smoothness for at least 3 hours following application.
Vitamin D supports skin cell metabolism, helping the skin grow and repair itself. Free radicals can otherwise damage skin cells and accelerate signs of aging like wrinkles and decreased skin elasticity 5 , 6 , 7. Beyond this, no scientific evidence confirms that consuming cinnamon benefits your skin, and more research is needed. In a test-tube study, Ceylon cinnamon extract was shown to support collagen synthesis. Collagen is the main structural protein in your skin that deteriorates with aging, leading to increased skin sagging and wrinkles 8.
Similarly, a study found that a cream with extracts of Ceylon cinnamon, aloe vera, pomegranate, licorice, turmeric, and other antioxidant-rich herbs improved skin elasticity , firmness, and hydration. However, these benefits could not be linked to cinnamon alone 9. Cinnamon may also inhibit tyrosinase activity, which is what leads to brown spots in food products. Some people believe that this effect may also apply to brown pigments in the skin and use cinnamon to treat hyperpigmentation, though no research backs this use 1.
Beyond these studies, no human clinical trials back up the idea of cinnamon as an effective skin care ingredient for treating signs of aging, acne, skin discoloration, and hyperpigmentation or to lighten the skin. Moreover, available studies typically use cinnamon extract, which contains higher concentrations of antioxidants compared with cinnamon powder. So, using regular cinnamon powder in skin care treatments is unlikely to have any benefits.
In addition to being a popular culinary spice, cinnamon is added to some skin care and cosmetic products because of its scent or purported health benefits. That said, its use in commercial products is limited due to its possible irritating effects on the skin. Instead, cinnamon is mostly used in homemade skin care remedies, such as face masks and body scrubs. In particular, honey and cinnamon face masks have grown in popularity as a potential treatment for acne , though no research backs this claim.
Some people use cinnamon alone as a face scrub. Cinnamon is a controversial skin care ingredient due to its known side effects. In fact, cinnamon hypersensitivity can occur both with ingestion and topical application.
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