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Menopause & Crepey Skin: How to Restore Collagen and Keep Skin Firm

Alison Bladh

Strengthen Your Skin With the Right Skincare Routine Retinol (Vitamin A) Boosts collagen production and cell turnover , helping to firm, smooth, and tighten skin over time. Improvement of Naturally Aged Skin With Vitamin A (Retinol)." Avoid Harsh Cleansers Opt for a pH-balanced, gentle face and body wash to prevent skin drying out.

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Why Most People Need a Multivitamin (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

13 However, in one flagship study, the beta-Carotene And Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET trial - published in 2004 ), the increased risk of developing lung cancer from taking a daily beta-carotene (30 mg) and retinyl palmitate (25,000 IU) was 28%. 2012 Nov 14;308(18):1871-80. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.14641 2023 Jun 13.

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Buyer Beware: Most Collagen Supplements Sourced From CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations)

Aesthetics Advisor

2012 January;36(1):61-67 22 Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2013 March;32(1):41-52 21 J Ginseng Res. 2015;8:95-104 23 Indian Dermatol Online J. 2013 April-June;4(2):143-146 Reposted from: [link]

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13 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

Vitamin A or Retinol Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that is important for maintaining healthy skin, teeth, bones, cell membranes and vision. It’s also important to understand the difference between retinol and beta-carotene. Your body uses these carotenoid substrates to make exactly the right amount of retinol.

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Best (and Worst) Nontoxic Antiaging Creams and Eye Lifting Products (2024)

Aesthetics Advisor

The European Union banned these chemicals in 2012. Parabens — These are very harsh preservatives used in many personal care products that may lead to hormone disruption because they mimic estrogen. The most controversial study found traces of five different parabens in the tumors of 19 out of 20 breast cancer patients.