Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a natural compound in the biomedical domain finding extensive application in studying vitamin A deficiency, the challenges posed by dry eye syndrome, acne and specific skin irregularities. Vitamin A is the general term for all compounds that have the biological activity of retinol, including formed vitamin A (retinol, retinal, retinoic acid) and carotenoids (provitamin A). Formed vitamin A is found only in animal foods, while carotenoids are found in plant foods. Vitamin A can promote collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis, increase skin thickness and elasticity, remove wrinkles and tighten skin, also can inhibit melanin synthesis, reduce pigmentation, whitening and freckle removal. It has the function of anti-oxidation, anti-aging skin, updating cutin and rejuvenating skin. It can kill propionibacterium acnes and streptococcus, etc., treat acne, reduce acne marks and treat skin photoaging.

• Supplier: BOC Sciences
• Product #: 11103-57-4
• Cas: 11103-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O