Vitamin A ointment - for what, properties, effects, ranking [2024].

Vitamin A ointment is a preparation that has a regenerative effect on the skin, moisturises it and reduces inflammation. Many other fashionable facial cosmetics work in the same way. It's just that vitamin A ointments are much cheaper than these - and no less effective.

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Is it worth spending half a paycheque on a miracle wrinkle cream? That's a topic for a separate article. In this text you will learn about the best vitamin A ointments. They cost no more than 40 zloty and, when used regularly, offer your skin a number of scientifically proven benefits.

See also:

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• Vitamin A [properties + incidence and symptoms of deficiency]
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• Vitamin A plus E [ranking + pharmacist's opinion]
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• Vitamin D3 drops [benefits + use]
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• Vitamin D3 [action + dosage and supplementation]
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• Vitamin D [dosage]
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• Vitamin D overdose [expert opinion]
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• What is vitamin D? [top sources]
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• Vitamin D deficiency [symptoms]
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• Vitamin D3K2 [whether you need to combine + expert opinion]
• Vitamin D3 [which is best, for adults + for children]
• Vitamin E [properties + effects and occurrence]
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• Vitamin K2 [properties + occurrence and contraindications]
• Vitamin K [where it occurs + what it helps]
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Vitamin A ointment for the face: effects

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Vitamin A ointment has effects on acne and uneven skin. It also reduces sebum production, which prevents pimples. It has a protective and anti-inflammatory effect - soothing inflammation and smoothing the complexion. The effects of vitamin A ointment also include improved collagen synthesis, fighting pimples and protecting against lesions.

Properties of vitamin A ointment:

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• Reduces wrinkles and firms skin by promoting the synthesis of collagen .
• Reduces hyperpigmentation and sunlight damage (but does not protect against UV rays, you need sunscreen for that!).
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• Has antioxidant (fights free radicals) and anti-inflammatory effectsand.
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• May support acne treatment .
• It speeds up the wound healing process.
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How to choose an ointment with vitamin A?

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Buying a vitamin A ointment should be based on the following criteria. We have used them in preparing our ranking.

How to choose an ointment?

• Content of active substance. Pure vitamin A is usually too concentrated for the skin. That is why preparations that contain it are prescribed by a dermatologist. In basic over-the-counter products, look for its milder form, which is retinol palmitate. This compound prevents photo-ageing of the skin, reduces wrinkles and gives the skin firmness.

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• Composition. In the composition of a good vitamin A ointment, it is not uncommon to also find petroleum jelly, beeswax and lanolin. Petroleum jelly promotes skin hydration, beeswax creates a protective barrier to prevent skin damage and lanolin helps to rebuild the hydrolipidic barrier. Equally valuable in such formulations is vitamin E - it softens the skin and reduces dryness.
• Price. This is an individual issue, but it must not be absent from the selection criteria. Cheaper products can turn out to be just as good as those for which you will pay several hundred zlotys.

Vitamin A ointment - ranking of the best products

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Below you will find a summary of the best vitamin A ointments. We have selected the products based on the criteria listed above.

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You will be able to do this with other cosmetics. You can find out more about them in these articles:

Other vitamin A ointments (under eyes, for wrinkles, universal)

See also:

• Retinol
• Acne

Vitamin A ointment for babies - suggestions from the pharmacist

Choosing the right cosmetic for a baby is much more difficult than choosing one for yourself. That's why I asked a Master Pharmacist which vitamin A ointments she could recommend for a baby's layette. The following preparations can also be used by adults.

Vitamin A - uses

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The valuable properties of vitamin A mean that it can be used for many health problems. What is it most commonly used for?"

Acne

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About 9.4%and of people worldwide are affected by acne. Vitamin A facial ointment can support the treatment of acne and prevent the inflammatory changes it causesand. These preparations provide the skin with proper regeneration and nourishment. They should only be applied topically to inflammatory lesions as they can clog pores.

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Chapped lips

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Cold weather, dry air, strong sunlight or frequent licking of the lips are just some of the reasonsand for which they become chapped or dry. Vitamin A ointment for lips can help treat this problem and moisturise them properly. Preparations with Vaseline, among others, will be even more effective.

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Irritated skin

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Vitamin A ointment with vitamin A is a great cosmetic for skin irritationand. These preparations moisturise it, smooth it and reduce imperfections. What's more, vitamin ma ointment can also reduce hyperpigmentation and shallow wrinkles. Finally, it prevents deficiency of collagen - the body's basic building protein.

What else can vitamin A ointment be used for?

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• Dry eyesand (only formulations designed for this).
• Hard-to-heal wounds.
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• Inflammation of the corners of the mouth. 
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• Dryness or pain in the nose - e.g. after examinations in the nasal cavity or surgery (only preparations intended for this)
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How to use ointment with vitamin A?

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Vitamin A ointment should be applied topically to an area that is irritated, dry or damaged. Always use the product as recommended by the manufacturer, doctor or pharmacist. Never apply a product intended for the body to the eyes or nose. Also do not exceed the recommended dose, this can lead to inflammation, for example.

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What are the contraindications to using vitamin A ointment?

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Magister of Pharmacy explains that vitamin A ointment is safe for most people. Caution should be exercised by those who are hypersensitive to the active substance or any other ingredient in the preparation. In such cases, the ointment may cause an allergic reaction. In the event of such a reaction, discontinue use immediately and, if necessary, seek medical attention. 

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Vitamin A ointment in pregnancy

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Do not use vitamin A ointment during pregnancy. Dietitian, Marta Kaczorek states that, according to the recommendations and recommendations of the Polish Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians, you should not supplement vitamin A and take a lot of products that are rich in it. 

Despite the fact that vitamin A ointment is applied topically, it too should be avoided (with the exception of other doctor's recommendations). An excess of vitamin A in the body can cause birth defects in the child.

Do not use it.

See also:

• B vitamins [properties + where they occur]
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• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) [properties + where it occurs]
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• Vitamin B2 [properties + where it occurs]
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• Vitamin B3 [properties + where it occurs]
• Niacin [what it is + effects and side effects]
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• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) [what it is + properties and excess]
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• Vitamin B6 [where it occurs + deficiency, excess and properties]
• Biotin [what it is + properties and side effects]
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• Biotin for hair [what it gives and effects + ranking]
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid) [what it is + properties and excess]
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• Vitamin B12 [what it helps with + where it occurs]
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• Vitamin C [properties + dosage]
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Summary

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