Does vitamin A cream help zits?

The short answer is yes, vitamin A helps zits. The longer answer is that there are several forms of vitamin A, such as retinol, retinyl palmitate, and Retin A. They are collectively known as retinoids. Retinol and retinyl palmitate can be found in over the counter creams, while Retin A is available by prescription. The prescription formula is the most potent, and therefore, most effective. All work to suppress sebum production and the over-proliferation of skin cells that contribute to the formation of comedones, or zits.