The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has warned about oversupply with vitamin A. These mountains mainly for pregnant and breastfeeding give health risks. Vitamin A is under the name Retinol in many cosmetic products, where it is advertised as an anti-aging ingredient.
“Beauty influencer on Instagram and Tiktok advertising countless products that contain retinol.” But few are aware that it is vitamin A. “Moreover, young skin would not even need this ingredient.
Vitamin helps with pregnancy to control the development of the fetus. It later reaches the baby via breast milk. Consumer protectors warned a steady overdose of the risk of malformations.
Balanced diet coverings needed
The necessary amount of vitamin A for the body is covered by a balanced diet. It is included in liver, eggs, dairy products, some types of fish and as provitamin in carrots, spinach, red peppers and mangos.
According to the VKI, the active ingredient retinol influences the growth of the skin cells and can have a positive effect on impure, damaged or dry skin. With an additional range of nutritional supplements and cosmetics, caution must be carried out. “Long -term overdose can cause chronic damage, such as jaundice or joint pain.” Hair loss can also be related. Retinol in care products can also irritate the skin and make it more sensitive to UV radiation.
EU limited amounts
The EU has now adopted a new law that considerably reduces the permitted amounts of retinol in cosmetics. In the future, it must be clearly marked whether a product contains the fabric. Cosmetics with retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitaat that do not match the new limit values can no longer be offered for sale from November 1, 2025.
The American Minister of Health John F. Kennedy Jr. Recently advertised vitamin A as a remedy for measles. There was no evidence that this would have any effect, a biology professor made it correct.
Source: Krone
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