Vitamin A, when used topically, provides protective antioxidant benefits for the skin.  It does this by helping to neutralize damaging free radicals that are released by white blood cells when the skin is irritated by sources such as smoke, pollution or excess sun.  If free radicals are not neutralized they can damage the skin DNA and collagen which can lead to wrinkled, sagging skin and even cancer.

Vitamin A and some of its derivatives such as retinol have been shown to fade age spots, smooth skin, and reduce wrinkles when applied topically.  The cell turnover (the rate at which new cells appear) decreases as we age.  The cell turnover rate can go from 28 days in young skin to eight weeks or more in aged skin*.  Topical use of vitamin A and its derivatives can greatly speed up this cell turnover thereby creating healthier, younger looking skin.

Vitamin A is one of the skin and health enhancing ingredients used in the Purely Clear Toner and Intensive Repair and Wrinkle Serum.