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What is the equivalent of retinol to vitamin A?

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Created: 2022-06-29 14:33:13

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1 International Unit (IU) retinol


Is taking vitamin A the same as using retinol?

Retinol is a gentler derivative of vitamin A and can be found in lots of over-the-counter skin care products (i.e. moisturizers, serums, eye creams). Because retinol is milder, the enzymes in our skin must first convert it into retinoic acid. Once it's been converted, then it will be become effective.

How much vitamin A is in retinol?

UL: The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause harmful effects on health. The UL for vitamin A from retinol is 3,000 micrograms of preformed vitamin A.

Is vitamin A also called retinol?

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, has several important functions. These include: helping your body's natural defence against illness and infection (the immune system) work properly. helping vision in dim light.

Is vitamin A like Retin-A?

Retin-A is actually the brand name for the medication tretinoin. Retin-A is a synthetic form of vitamin A. Tretinoin is retinoic acid. Because you don't have to wait for the skin to convert it (to retinoic acid), Retin-A works faster and is more powerful than retinol products.

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