On this page we look at how vitamin A stimulates wound healing, when applied topically to the skin. The tests were done on rat skin, as well as
on guinea pigs, but are totally applicable for comparison purposes to the effect
vitamin A has on wound healing in human skin, when applied topically.
Topical application once daily for three days with results after a seven day recovery period. REF 99
Vitamin A palmitate was topically applied twice daily for 20 days in guinea pigs. REF 84
Ointment used
Enzyme activity in epidermal tissue nm/min/mg dry weight
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
Lactate dehydrogenase
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
Placebo
4.9
378
5.9
with Vitamin A 5,000 IU/g
5.6
395
8.2
with Vitamin A 10,000 IU/g
6
393
12.2
Vitamin A in our skin care products
We use vitamin A in a selection of our skin care products.
For more information on vitamin A and the products in which it is used, please click here.
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