Like all medicines and sweets containing non-absorbable sugars (sorbitol , maltitol ...), possibility of diarrhea in case of high intake. In your twenties, starting a healthy skincare regimen when you're young will help you to age gracefully and keep your skin in the best shape possible," says Dr. Farber. "Women should start off using retinol creams during their twenties, as this is the time when sun damage starts to become apparent." How to Incorporate Retinol A313 ointment cream is in the form of a 50 g tube. It is sold exclusively in pharmacies in France, the price is freely set by the pharmacist. Warnings on Medication for Skin Problems Apply a thin layer of the cream onto the skin and massage gently. Use 2-3 times a day. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 25C Yet every review I found of actual users of the product, all claimed that it worked absolute wonders?

The cream form, with its more fluid texture, is better suited to skin irritations with a larger surface area and is more easily absorbed by the skin. Other names for vitamin A : preformed vitamin A, retinol, retinal, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate, retinyl phosphate. Do not use this cream in the event of a history of hypersensitivity to one of the components, infected dermatoses, oozing dermatoses. The A313 is a Cult French Vitamin A product that is shrouded in mystery. It works phenomenally but nobody is actually sure why. I have fallen down a bit of a rabbit hole with this one, and whilst I do not have ALL the answers, I have made some interesting discoveries along the way. Read on for a review of the A313 and a bit of insight as to why it works so well.

Irritative dermatitis mainly affects areas that contain sebum, mainly the face, but also the scalp and torso When I suffered from acne flare-ups with seemingly no other prevention, what was the solution? Retinol. When my friend struggled with hyperpigmentation and rough skin, what was her solution? Retinol. When my parents were worried about wrinkles, what was their solution? Retinol. Discovering this over-the-counter miracle truly feels akin to stumbling across the fountain of youth, and we just *had* to share it with you. To answer all of your burning retinol questions, we looked to the experts to decode the ingredient in the simplest terms. Ahead, we broke down the need-to-know info to add retinol into your routine, including the shopping tips and our favorite retinol creams and serums to date. What Is Retinol? I had a chat with Dr. Marine Vincent, founder of The French Pharmacy (a lovely brand which I will be talking about next week). Dr. Marine also found A313 equally confusing but did understand the ingredients list a little better than I. She suggested that it was in fact the additional ingredients (other than the vitamin A) that helped the skin absorb the vitamin A more effectively. She also claimed one specific ingredient, Macrogol, was an effective moisture magnet drawing water to the surface of the skin which would contribute to a plumping effect. It’s also a great ingredient for skin penetration.

I applied a pea sized amount, as instructed, and took myself off to bed. At this stage I wasn’t expecting much from the A313. I was thinking, best case scenario, I dont wake up with a face full of spots. As we mentioned before, there are a ton of different formulas out there when it comes to retinol. For example, many retinol products come in a cream or moisturizer form, which can be great for an added dose of moisture, however, they have their downsides. "To avoid acne flares, a light formulation, not a heavy cream is the way to go," says Dr. Wexler. Meanwhile, Zaborowski prefers serums as they tend to be less irritating and have great absorption. All in all, it's best to consider your skin needs when choosing a formula. If redness or irritation occurs, consult your dermatologist and re-evaluate the concentration, frequency, and formulation. The Best Retinol Creams However, this plumped appearance is temporary. You would need to use the A313 almost every single day to reap those plumping benefits, which have absolutely nothing to do with the vitamin A content. Therefore, the use of this medication should only be considered during pregnancy if necessary, avoiding simultaneously taking another medication containing vitamin A. Every qualified dermatologist that had reviewed the A313 had dismissed it’s effectiveness immediately. Stating that the amount of Vitamin A contained would be pretty useless.

Risk of hypervitaminosis A: Be careful, as there is a risk that vitamin A passes into the blood, this cream should not be applied to a large area of skin, under a closed bandage, on damaged skin, in particular burnt, on a mucous membrane, in premature babies and very young children or during prolonged treatment.