What Supplements Can You Take To Help Acne Breakouts?

What Supplements Can You Take To Help Acne Breakouts?

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Acne breakouts can be caused by so many reasons…hormonal changes, stress, a genetic tendency, skincare products and sometimes we don’t even know exactly why! In addition to good washing habits and topical products (over-the-counter or prescription), oral supplements can be a big help.


6 Best Supplements for Helping with Acne:


1) Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that can lower inflammation and be particularly helpful in treating acne.  It works to stimulate collagen production, which can improve the appearance of scarring related to acne as well. At the molecular level, vitamin A diffuses through the cell membrane and binds to nuclear receptors to promote cell turnover.  This is a powerful tool that can help in the treatment of acne


2) Zinc 

Zinc helps to promote healthy skin, wound healing and reduces acne.  It is a big anti-inflammatory that lessens the formation of damaging free radicals and protects skin’s lipids (fats) and fibroblasts—the cells that make collagen, your skin’s support structure.  This means younger looking skin!  

It helps acne by relieving the redness and irritation associated with moderate-to-severe acne, and may even help reduce the appearance of acne scars.

In fact, in a 2018 review published in the journal of Dermatologic Therapy, researchers concluded that its efficacy and minimal side effects may make zinc a better alternative to other harsher acne treatments.

Zinc also plays an important role in tissue growth and repair - further contributing to glowing skin and even promotes wound healing. But zinc is not stored for long periods of time in the body, daily consumption is important to maintain that healthy glow!


3) Vitamin C

This potent antioxidant works to repair and defend against oxidative stress, which is caused by UV rays, hormonal changes and stress.  Oxidative stress contributes to inflammation in the skin that can lead to acne.  Vitamin C is found at high levels in the epidermis (outer layer of skin) as well as the dermis (inner layer of skin). It’s antioxidant properties, and its role in collagen production help keep your skin healthy and younger looking while having the added benefit of preventing and treating acne breakouts.


4) Vitamin E Plus

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that can repair and prevent further damage to skin cells.  

It fights off free radicals, which are a result of daily environmental stressors like unprotected sun exposure and air pollution. This means healthier, better protected skin!

Normally, your body produces vitamin E through sebum, an oily substance emitted through your pores. Your sebum helps keep your skin conditioned and prevents dryness. Taking vitamin E supplements can help dry skin and while reducing skin inflammation.


5) Omega III - Salmon Oil Plus

Taking Omega-3 fish oils can help with everything from acne and eczema to wrinkles!  Neolife’s Salmon Oil Plus is the first supplement of its kind to assure a standardized amount of all eight of the Omega-3 fatty acids to keep your body functioning at its best.  

Benefits:

Skin Hydration: 

Omega-3 oils allow your skin cells to retain water more efficiently to keep your skin hydrated, pump and soft.  This results in more youthful looking skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles caused by dry skin and overuse of irritating products. - and relief from eczema and dry skin problems.

Reduction in Inflammation:

Omega-3 oils naturally exist in the membranes of immune cells and are important for your immune system.  Inflamed skin can result in redness, itching and scale.  Boosting your intake can reduce inflammation in your body and your skin.

Smoother Skin:

Improvement in the appearance of those little red bumps you may get on the back of their arms or thighs, known in the derm world as keratosis pilaris.  Unclogging of pores and smoothing out the skin’s surface, giving a glowing appearance.

Reduction in Acne:

Acne is an inflammatory condition.  Even if you have acne that doesn’t look inflamed (think clogged pores and blackheads), research has shown that it has markers for inflammation. 

Omega-3 oils work as a serious anti-inflammatory and also help to regulate the production of oil in your skin.

Sun Protection:

Salmon oil is both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, working to repair cells that have been damaged by environmental toxins and protect your skin against UV damage.  Salmon oil has been found in studies to block the release of the UV-induced enzymes that eat away at your collagen.  Yes, there are bad enzyme reactions that can destroy your healthy collagen!

Anti Aging:

This combined with their anti-inflammatory properties make these essential fatty acid superheroes that boost your skin’s collagen production.  The result is increased production of healthy collagen and strengthening the structure and firmness of your skin, preventing lines and sagging.


6) Acidophilus Plus

Your gut microbiome is directly linked to your skin health through what is called the gut-skin axis.  Acidophilus calms internal and external inflammation, restores skin barrier function, offers protection from harmful environmental particles, and inhibits bacterial growth.  Probiotics can help normalize your gut bacteria, improve the microbiome of your digestive tract, and subsequently reduce inflammation throughout the body, including the skin. So, taking acidophilus can reduce acne by keeping your gut microbiome and internal inflammation in check.


Daily Plan:

2 Zinc

2-3 Vitamin C

1 Vitamin E 

3 Salmon Oil 

2 Acidophilus Plus

1 Vitamin A (not to be taken if pregnant or planning to become pregnant)

Pauli Morrow