Evidence evidencevitamin

Vitamin A for Dry Skin

Vitamin A (retinol) is essential for skin cell differentiation, turnover, and sebaceous gland function. It promotes keratinocyte maturation, enhances the skin barrier, stimulates collagen production, and normalizes desquamation to prevent dry, flaky skin.

How strong is the research?

Evidence evidence

How much to take

2500–5000 IU

Do not exceed 10,000 IU daily (preformed vitamin A). Pregnant women should not exceed 3,000 IU.

When to take it

Best taken: with food

All uses of Vitamin A →All supplements for Dry Skin →

Other supplements researched for Dry Skin

Glutathione

See the research →

Omega-3

See the research →

Collagen

See the research →

GLA

See the research →

Vitamin E

See the research →

Astaxanthin

See the research →