Promotes Healthy Skin
The skin, together with the nails and hair, is the body’s protective covering. Furthermore, it keeps germs from entering the body and causing harm to internal organs. The skin helps sustain the life of all other body parts and aids immune system maintenance.
The sweat glands in the skin also help to regulate body temperature. When the body overheats, the sweat glands produce moisture, which evaporates and cools the body. The skin, as the body part in charge of the sense of touch, collaborates with the nervous system to warn the body of potential dangers by recognizing pain, pressure, heat, and cold.
Retinoids are a synthetic vitamin A form used in prescription creams and pills to treat severe acne and psoriasis. They have also shown promise in treating other skin disorders, such as warts and sun-induced premature aging. In addition, recent research also suggests that using topical forms in conjunction with antioxidants may help minimize fine lines and wrinkles. However, these medications must not be taken without a doctor’s supervision. Isotretinoin (Accutane), an oral acne medication, can have serious side effects and should not be used by pregnant women or those of childbearing age who do not use birth control.
