Is Vitamin A, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol Safe for Pregnant Women? 
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Is Vitamin A, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol Safe for Pregnant Women? 

Yes, it is safe to use in topical applications on the skin using properly formulated skin care products.   Unlike the liver, the skin doesn’t have the enzymes necessary to convert Vitamin A for transport into the blood stream. That is, Vitamin A, as Retinyl Palmitate used in skin care products should not lead to excess Vitamin…

IS VITAMIN A THE SAME AS RETINOL?
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IS VITAMIN A THE SAME AS RETINOL?

What is Vitamin A?   A powerful skincare active, retinol—alongside other retinoids, such as retinoic acid and retinyl palmitate—is essentially a form of retinoid, or vitamin A,  which is one of the body’s key nutrients for boosting cell turnover.   Vitamin A is considered to be one of the most proven ingredients in skincare, because it promotes…