Arovit: see its risks, benefits and how to use it on hair

Some drugs are designed for certain purposes but, after being launched on the market and tested by the public, they find other uses. This statement is particularly true when it comes to the female audience, quite lavish in discovering unusual properties in substances available on the market.

Arovit is one of these medicines – launched to supply the lack of vitamin A in the body, it is currently also used to improve the quality of hair. Dermatologist Helena Zantut clarifies the main doubts about the product.

What is Arovit?

According to the drug leaflet, Arovit is indicated for people who suffer from vitamin A deficiency, changes in the mucous membranes of the upper and lower airways and also to help in the treatment of acne vulgaris, in addition to inner ear deafness. “Arovit is simply vitamin A, and it will only help if the person has a deficiency of this vitamin in the body”, explains Helena.

Available in capsules, the product can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription, so it is up to the dermatology specialist to determine what amounts – and how often – the patient should ingest the medication.

Are there risks in using Arovit?

When used in accordance with the prescription issued by the healthcare professional, Arovit poses no risk to the patient. However, if taken in excess, this medication can cause the so-called “hypervitaminosis A”, which is an exaggerated amount of vitamin A in the body.

Helena says that “any vitamin taken in excess can cause problems in the body”, because it deregulates certain functions. For this reason, “it is better to follow medical advice,” she explains.

Arovit recipes as a beauty product

Like other substances used by the female public for aesthetic purposes, such as Monovin A and Vitanol A, Arovit is a product that was developed for other purposes, which have nothing to do with the beauty industry. For some reason, it ended up being tested by women and it has been proclaimed since then as an alternative for the treatment of dull and lifeless hair.

While there is no medical or scientific proof of the effectiveness of this product for such purposes, many women claim that their locks become much more hydrated after being treated with a combination of Arovit and other hair care products. If you don’t know the “correct” way to apply it, you can try one of the recipes below.

Recipe 1: For the first recipe, you will need a glass of plain yogurt, two ampoules of Arovit, half an avocado and an egg yolk. Blend all the ingredients in a blender and then apply it on the hair, leaving it on for a while and then rinsing it off.

Recipe 2: For the second recipe, separate a tablespoon of plain yogurt, a beaten egg white and an ampoule of Arovit. Mix all the ingredients in a container and apply only to the ends of the hair, massaging gently. Let it act for about 20 minutes and then wash your hair as usual.

Other recipes found on the net realize that the combination of Arovit with Bepantol and Hipoglós would also be quite effective in hydrating the skin. Just mix a little bit of each ointment (Bepantol and Hipoglós) and then add a few drops of Arovit, mixing well and applying to the skin of the face.

And you, have you tried Arovit? Share your experience in the comments.