The Vitamin A derivative in the A313 is Retinyl Palmitate. Therefore we would all presume, gentle and potentially not very effective? Especially for us more seasoned Vitamin A users right? Wrong. When it comes to retinol, slow and steady truly wins the race. Zaborowski recommends starting with a retinol product one to two times per week, then working your way up to three to four times a week, and applying it at night. "When you apply it at night this allows your skin to repair itself overnight and avoids direct sun exposure which can cause increased irritation," she explains. Most importantly, don't skip out on SPF during the day. "Always wear SPF during the day and don't forget to reapply," Zaborowski warns. "Retinol, especially at the beginning, can make your skin more sensitive and likely to burn."

Like all medicines and sweets containing non-absorbable sugars (sorbitol , maltitol ...), possibility of diarrhea in case of high intake. 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.While making sure your skin is dry, you will probably notice some irritation during the first few applications. Try to ride it out if you can, because this eventually goes away once your skin gets used to it. if too much irritation occur, then stop and leave a few days before reapplying. My confusion increased. Vitamin A, any form, regardless of strength takes time to work. It will be a while before you start to notice the benefits. Therefore, why on earth was the A313 giving me amazing, immediate benefits based on such a low-strength vitamin A content?

Vitamin A (or Retinol) is essential for vision, involved in triggering nerve impulses to the optic nerves. It is found as an active healing principle in certain eye drops or ophthalmic ointments prescribed by emergency physicians in the hospital in case of irritation of the cornea. For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use of Ointment A 313 with Vitamin A. This ingredient comes in a variety of forms. The weakest form being Retinyl Palmitate, the strongest form being retinoic acid. Do not apply to the breasts during breastfeeding because of the risk of ingestion of the product by the newborn. Unfortunately, this miracle treatment can be difficult to get a hold of in certain areas of the world - fret not, though, as we have trawled the internet to find products that are available for everyone! *As of the current update, we have only been focussing on the USA, France and the UK.The difference between two drugs indicated for the treatment of skin irritations is their dosage. The ointment is by definition a water- in- oil emulsion while the cream is an oil- in- water emulsion. Do not use this cream in the event of a history of hypersensitivity to one of the components, infected dermatoses, oozing dermatoses. Yet every review I found of actual users of the product, all claimed that it worked absolute wonders? I tried it again a few nights later, still unable to believe the A313 with its very limited Vitamin A content could provide such results, and awoke to the same soft and plump skin. I looked so healthy and youthful.

This is a cult product for a reason. A product that provides phenomenal results. But why? Based on the vitamin A content, we shouldn’t really be noticing much of a difference. Research. 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. 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 RetinolVitamin A is present in many medicines, some of which are available for self-medication : avoid combining them with this medicine because an overdose of vitamin A is likely to cause serious side effects. Take the dosage and duration of treatment prescribed by your doctor.