Avita is a skin-care product with many purposes, including preventing acne and reducing acne scars. According to the "Los Angeles Times," Avita was first approved by the FDA for the purpose of reducing wrinkles and promoting smoother-looking skin. Avita is not safe for everyone and may have some side effects, so it's important that you consider the risks and benefits before deciding to use it.
What Is Avita?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Avita is also called tretinoin, Renova, Retin-A and retinoin, a vitamin A derivative that usually comes in a cream form but is sometimes available as a gel. Avita, as a derivative of vitamin A, is an antioxidant that works to fight damage to the skin caused by free radicals from the sun and environmental toxins.
Strengths
Avita must be prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist. It comes in different strengths, which are prescribed based on your individual needs and what your doctor or dermatologist thinks your skin will be able to tolerate. The website Derma Doctor states that Avita is available by different brand names, ranging in strength from .15 precent to 1.0 percent, the latter of which is very potent.
Reducing Wrinkles
Avita is very effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, according to the "New York Times." The Health Guide of the "New York Times" states that Avita stimulates the production of collagen, a natural part of your skin that makes the skin appear smooth and even. It also states that Avita can help to reduce both fine and deep lines on the skin.
Contraindications
Pregnant women and women who are trying to get pregnant should not use Avita or any other vitamin A derivative prescription skin care products, according to the "New York Times." In addition, tretinoin, when taken orally, can cause birth defects. It is not known whether or not topical Avita causes birth defects, but because it is a vitamin A derivative, it is best for pregnant women to stay away from Avita.
Side Effects
According to the Mayo Clinic, common side effects from using Avita include burning and tingling of the skin, as well as peeling or redness. Some people also experience a lightened color on certain parts of their skin after using Avita. It is important to consider these side effects and weigh the risks compared to the benefit of reducing wrinkles.
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