Vitamin A / Retinol
Also known as: Retinol, Retinyl palmitate
Retinol that your body requires to make things fresh and glowing, supporting skin cell turnover and renewal for a healthy, radiant complexion.
What it is
Vitamin A (as retinol) is a fat-soluble vitamin your body can't make on its own, so it has to come from food or supplements. It plays a role in skin cell turnover, vision and immune function.
Why we use it
We include it in Beauty Gummies because skin cell renewal is central to a fresher-looking complexion, and it works alongside vitamin C and biotin in the same formula.
What the research generally suggests
Research generally links adequate vitamin A intake to healthy skin turnover and normal vision, though most of this evidence relates to correcting deficiency rather than mega-dosing for extra glow.
Typical amounts
Typical daily intakes in fortified foods and supplements for adults sit in the low thousands of micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents; product labels vary and are usually a small fraction of upper safe intake levels.
In Flexies products: 2400mcg per serving.
Benefits
- Skin renewal
- Cell regeneration
- Healthy vision
- Immune support
Good to know
- • Vitamin A can build up in the body, so it's not one to double up on across multiple supplements.
- • If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, chat to your GP before adding extra vitamin A/retinol, as very high intakes are best avoided in pregnancy.
- • If you already take a multivitamin or retinol-based skincare, keep an eye on total intake.
As always, if you're unsure whether this ingredient is right for you, chat to your GP or pharmacist before adding it to your routine.