{"product_id":"country-life-vitamin-a-10000-iu","title":"Country Life Vitamin A 10,000 IU | Acne Support","description":"\u003c!-- =============================================================\n     DAVIDA — COUNTRY LIFE VITAMIN A 10,000 IU\n     Custom product description (paste into Shopify source view)\n     ============================================================\n     INSTALL:\n     1. Shopify admin → Products → Country Life Vitamin A 10,000 IU\n     2. In the Description editor, click the \"\u003c\u003e\" (source code) icon\n     3. Delete any existing description content\n     4. Paste this entire file (everything between the comment blocks)\n     5. Save\n\n     SEO TARGETS (full keyword map in companion .md file):\n     Branded primary:   country life vitamin a (20 vol) + country life dry vitamin a (20 vol)\n     General targets:   vitamin a for acne (general), vitamin a supplement for skin, accutane for back acne (210 vol — informational adjacent)\n     ============================================================= --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dvd-pd { font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif; color: #2A2A2A; line-height: 1.7; }\n.dvd-pd * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n.dvd-pd__hero {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFAF7 0%, #F8F4ED 100%);\n  border: 1px solid #EDE5D9; border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px 28px;\n  margin: 0 0 32px; text-align: center;\n}\n.dvd-pd__eyebrow {\n  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: #B68543; margin: 0 0 8px;\n}\n.dvd-pd__hero-heading {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.65rem;\n  letter-spacing: -0.005em; 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font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n  text-transform: uppercase; color: #B68543; margin: 0 0 10px;\n}\n.dvd-pd__closer-text {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-style: italic;\n  font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.dvd-pd__closer-attr {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n}\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .dvd-pd__benefits, .dvd-pd__routine { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .dvd-pd__hero { padding: 24px 20px; }\n  .dvd-pd__hero-heading { font-size: 1.4rem; }\n  .dvd-pd__section-heading { font-size: 1.2rem; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__eyebrow\"\u003eOral Supplement · 10,000 IU\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dvd-pd__hero-heading\"\u003eThe vitamin A supplement we offer alongside our acne care.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__hero-text\"\u003eCountry Life Vitamin A 10,000 IU is an oral supplement we offer for clients managing acne under provider supervision. Each tablet delivers 10,000 IU of vitamin A — 50% from beta-carotene (a vitamin A precursor) and 50% from retinyl palmitate. Vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher certif\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eied. Not a topical skincare product, not a substitute for prescription acne medication — but a supplement worth understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__safety\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__safety-heading\"\u003e⚠ Important Safety Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__safety-text\"\u003eThis is an oral supplement, not a topical skincare product. Vitamin A intake should not exceed 10,000 IU daily for adults, and 8,000 IU daily for women of childbearing age. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-dose vitamin A is teratogenic (causes serious birth defects) — do NOT take this supplement if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not combine with isotretinoin (Accutane) or other prescription retinoids. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any vitamin A supplement, especially for acne treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWhat it offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003e10,000 IU per tablet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eStandard adult-tier dose. Half from beta-carotene (which the body converts to vitamin A as needed) and half from retinyl palmitate (a directly active form).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eSame family as Accutane's active ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eIsotretinoin (the active in Accutane) is a vitamin A derivative — a retinoid. Oral vitamin A is the natural precursor of that pharmaceutical pathway. NOT a substitute for Accutane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eVegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eCountry Life is certified across the major dietary categories — appropriate for most clients regardless of dietary preference or religious observance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eEasy-absorption tablet form\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eDry tablet (not gelcap) format — appropriate for clients who prefer not to use animal-derived gelatin or who absorb dry forms better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #5c5246; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAdults under provider supervision who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__concerns\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eAre working with a provider on acne\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eWant vitamin A as a nutritional adjunct\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eCannot tolerate or want to avoid Accutane\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003ePrefer vegan \/ kosher \/ halal supplements\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eWant a non-prescription skin support option\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eAre NOT pregnant or planning pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eAre NOT taking isotretinoin or topical retinoids\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eHave provider clearance to supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eBeta-Carotene (5,000 IU)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA plant-derived vitamin A precursor — your body converts it to active vitamin A only as needed, which makes it safer at higher cumulative intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eRetinyl Palmitate (5,000 IU)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA directly bioavailable form of vitamin A — converts to retinol in the body. The same molecule family as the topical retinols and prescription retinoids used in dermatology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eCalcium (Inactive Excipient)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eTablet binder — supports the dry tablet format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eVegetable Stearic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA plant-derived tablet binder — keeps the supplement vegan and gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col-heading\"\u003eStandard Dose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"dvd-pd__routine-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 1 tablet daily with food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake with a meal containing some fat for absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed 10,000 IU per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not combine with other vitamin A supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col-heading\"\u003eWorking with Your Provider\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"dvd-pd__routine-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss your full skincare and supplement routine before starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell your provider if you're using topical retinol or BP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about appropriate duration (typically not indefinite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop and contact your provider if you experience headache, vision changes, or fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same as Accutane?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Accutane's active ingredient is isotretinoin — a synthetic retinoid (vitamin A derivative) prescribed at clinical doses for severe acne. Vitamin A is the natural precursor in the same family, but it is not a substitute for prescription isotretinoin. If your provider thinks you need Accutane, vitamin A supplementation will not replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do you carry this for acne specifically?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin A plays a role in skin cell turnover and oil regulation — the same biological pathway prescription retinoids work through. Some providers recommend vitamin A supplementation as a nutritional adjunct for acne, particularly for clients who can't tolerate or aren't candidates for Accutane. We offer it because clients ask for it under their provider's guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much vitamin A is safe to take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard adult upper limit is 10,000 IU daily. Women of childbearing age should not exceed 8,000 IU daily. Pregnant women should NOT take vitamin A supplements at all — high-dose vitamin A causes serious birth defects. This is not a guideline to negotiate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I take this with my topical retinol or BP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopical retinol and oral vitamin A both contribute to your total retinoid load. Most providers advise against stacking high-dose oral vitamin A with active topical retinoid use. Always check with your provider before combining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill I see acne results from one bottle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin A's effect on acne (when it has one) is slow — typically 3–6 months of consistent dosing under medical supervision before changes show. It's not a fast fix and shouldn't be treated like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre there side effects to watch for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10,000 IU daily, side effects are uncommon for short-term use. Long-term high-dose supplementation can cause headaches, fatigue, vision changes, dry skin, and (with very high doses) liver impairment. Stop use and contact your provider if you experience any of these symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it pregnancy-safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vitamin A is teratogenic above 10,000 IU and causes serious birth defects. Do not take this supplement if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If pregnancy is possible, talk to your provider before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you ship, or can I pick up locally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Free shipping over $100 within the US, or pick up at our San Antonio location (20327 Interstate 10 Ste 140) — usually ready within 24 hours of ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy our team loves it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__closer-text\"\u003e\"We carry Vitamin A because clients ask for it — usually after their provider mentions it as a nutritional adjunct for acne. It's not a treatment, not an Accutane substitute, and not pregnancy-safe. Used correctly with your provider, it's one piece of a larger acne strategy. Used incorrectly, it has real risk. We offer it; we also recommend you talk to your doctor first.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer-attr\"\u003e— The DaVida Aesthetics Team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- =============================================================\n     END Country Life Vitamin A 10,000 IU description\n     ============================================================= --\u003e","brand":"Country Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42049175617578,"sku":"P-CL01570","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/4301\/1882\/files\/1_1f963df8-1bc9-4bab-8140-8303d3cb9a23.png?v=1778008631","url":"https:\/\/davidaskin.com\/products\/country-life-vitamin-a-10000-iu","provider":"DaVida Skin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}