The Power of Vitamin A in Your Moisturiser: Why Your Skin Will Thank You
If you're serious about skin health, Vitamin A should be your go-to ingredient. Often called the “skin normaliser,” Vitamin A plays a vital role in repairing, protecting, and rejuvenating your skin—making it a must-have in your daily skincare routine.
At 360 Skin Studio, we recommend applying a lipid-soluble Vitamin A-rich moisturiser both morning and night to help combat premature ageing and environmental damage.
We recommend Environ Vitamin A Moisturisers, part of the Environ Step-Up System, which combines lipid-soluble Vitamin A with Vitamins C and E, antioxidants, peptides, and other potent actives to strengthen and rebalance the skin.
🧬 Why Vitamin A Matters
We’re born with a perfect balance of Vitamin A in our skin cells. But from birth through adolescence, that reserve is gradually depleted—especially due to lifestyle factors like sun exposure. Living in New Zealand, where UV levels are among the highest in the world, accelerates this depletion even further.
By our 20s, many of us begin to notice unwelcome changes: dullness, dryness, fine lines, and uneven tone. That’s where Vitamin A steps in to help restore what’s been lost.
💎 Proven Benefits of Vitamin A for Skin
Here’s what you can expect when you introduce a Vitamin A moisturiser into your skincare routine:
Anti-Ageing Power: Stimulates collagen and elastin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Smoother Texture: Softens rough, dry patches by regulating cell turnover, resulting in a more refined complexion.
Clearer Skin: Helps reduce breakouts and congestion by balancing sebum production.
Brighter Tone: Gradually lightens and fades pigmentation and freckles by normalising melanocyte activity (the cells responsible for melanin).
Hydration & Barrier Support: Improves dryness, redness, and sensitivity by restoring the skin’s natural barrier and moisture balance.
Environmental Protection: Neutralises free radicals and shields skin from UV damage thanks to its antioxidant properties.
Accelerated Healing: Speeds up recovery after procedures or injury, helping minimise scarring.
🧠 Backed by Science
Dr. Des Fernandes, a world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, pioneered the use of Vitamin A in skincare and developed the Environ range. His research shows that Vitamin A not only improves visible skin concerns but also enhances the skin’s resilience against UV damage—making it less prone to long-term issues like skin cancer.
🌞 When to Start?
The answer: now. Whether you’re 18 or 80, it’s never too early—or too late—to begin your Vitamin A journey. Think of it as daily nourishment for your skin, helping it to stay strong, balanced, and radiant for life.
If you’d like personalised advice on which Vitamin A product is right for your skin type, feel free to reach out or book a consultation. Your healthiest skin starts here.
