To those who have tried retinol, you would surely understand why there’s an enormous demand for it.
The long-term results are rewarding despite the purging phase that you would have to go through.
Because of retinol’s amazing effects on the skin, some skincare brands have found a way to add it to our diet. And yes, that means ingesting retinol.
Vitamin A can be in the form of retinoids (including retinol) and beta-carotene. The former is found in topical skincare, while the latter is found in vegetables and fruits.
Drinkable retinol was created for those who can’t tolerate topical retinol because of its irritating effect on the skin while it is being metabolized.
So why not just eat more beta-carotene from carrots?
That’s because you would need a bunch of carrots just to convert 1 unit of retinol from beta-carotene.
This is why skincare manufacturers formulated an ingestible form of retinol that does not need to go through so many conversions to be absorbed and to take effect in the skin.
However, does this really work? retinol
There are still divided opinions about it.
A lot of skincare users are still not convinced due to the lack of evidence of its absorption. But if you have extra funds for it, there’s no harm in trying. Just make sure not to take it along with other Vitamin A derivatives to avoid toxicity.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
