# The Vitamin A Revolution You’ve Been Missing!

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Podcast: [Skin Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/skin-talks-5740524)
Published: 2026-01-14T13:00:24+00:00
Episode link: https://bskinenvie.ca/
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## Resource

🧴 Feeling confused by all the retinol talk? In this episode of Skin Talks, we demystify vitamin A, from its surprising origins in skin-cancer research to why your skin actually needs it every day. 💡 Hosts Beate and Natascha of Boutique Skin Envie sit down with Dr. Des Fernandes, pioneering plastic surgeon and founder of Environ Skin Care. Learn how vitamin A works at the cellular level, why sun exposure depletes your stores, how to choose true retinol products (and avoid the marketing hype), and exactly how to build a safe, effective routine, no more burning, peeling, or wasted dollars. 👇 Watch, subscribe & join the skincare conversation. In this episode: 00:00:00 Podcast Introduction & Hosts 00:01:44 Melanoma Case Sparks Prevention Focus 00:03:23 1959 Vitamin A & Early Skin Cancer Paper 00:05:07 First Harsh Retinoid Reaction 00:10:05 Retinoid Forms & Skin Actions 00:12:18 UV-Induced Vitamin A Deficiency 00:17:28 Sunlight’s Cumulative Depletion 00:19:02 Topical Vitamin A Restores Levels 00:22:20 Daily Topical & Oral Recommendation 00:23:20 Pregnancy & Vitamin A Dilemma 00:29:08 Long-Term Users vs Non-Users 00:36:47 IU vs Percentage Comparison 00:38:10 Packaging & Manufacturing Tips 00:44:50 Building Retinol Tolerance 00:48:33 Retinol Benefits at Any Age 00:50:59 Sun Sensitivity & Application Timing 00:52:10 Start Low, Go Slow Frequency Guide 00:54:50 Debunking Retinol Myths 00:56:35 Signature Rapid-Fire Q&A 01:00:09 Closing Remarks & Resources Connect With Us Hosts: Beate → https://www.instagram.com/beatevonhuene/ Natascha → https://www.instagram.com/nataschaschillinger/ Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Mentioned in This Episode Environ Skin Care → https://www.environskincare.com/ca/ Stay Connected New episodes every Wednesd…

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