Vitamins in skincare
Vitamins play an important part in your skin care routine but what does each vitamin actually do?
With a wide array of products available on the market, it can become confusing as to which product suits your skin and will meet you skins needs.
We always recommend talking with a trained therapist to discuss your skin and skincare regime for best results.
Vitamin A: Can come in many forms such as retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate and retinoic acid. Vitamin A has the following benefits:
Increases cell turnover
Improves the appearance of the skin by slowing down the signs of ageing
Speeds up healing
Helps to prevent breakouts
Hydrates your skin
Vitamin B:
Improves tone/evenness
Reduces the appearance of pigmentation
Reduces redness, fine lines and wrinkles
Redefines pore size
Improves moisture
Vitamin C:
Aids collagen synthesis
Improves wound healing
Reduces wrinkles
Brightens the skin
Anti-inflammatory
Limits damage from UV exposure
Vitamin E:
Prevents wrinkles and sun damage
Removes dark circles under the eyes
Helps smooth and hydrate the skin
Fights acne causing bacteria
Vitamins can be included in a range of products. At Advantage Skin Clinic we have consultations available with our Dermal Therapists and Doctors to discuss your skin and what products will be of benefit to you.
