Best supplements for acne

Best supplements for acne

Acne is well known for causing stress by spoiling physical looks. It is a chronic disorder of the sebaceous or oil producing glands. The main cause of acne in puberty is – hormonal imbalance.

 

Best supplements for acne

 

Tea tree oil:

•  Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic.
•  According to the research its effects are similar to benzoyl peroxide.
•  Use tea tree based lotion or cream with 5–15 percent tea tree oil.

 

Vitamin A:

• Vitamin A is very important vitamin for skin’s health.
• It helps regulate sebum and keratin production.

 Dosage: 5,000–10,000 IU daily.

  Higher doses – under medical supervision

 Pregnant or trying to conceive- less than 5,000 IU daily or after consulting to your doctor

 

Zinc:

•  Zinc is important for several bodily functions such as tissue healing, balancing hormones, and reducing inflammation.

 Dosage: 25–50 mg daily.

 

Note: - Go for a supplement that also contains copper (3–5 mg) because chronic use of zinc can reduce copper absorption.

 

 B-vitamins:

•  In order to reduce acne breakout, try to keep your body free from nutritional deficiency. 

 Dosage: 50–100 mg of the B-vitamins.

 

Chasteberry:

•  This herb is good for balancing hormones and is beneficial in the treatment of premenstrual acne in women.

Dosage:Try 160 mg or 40 drops of tincture daily.

 

EFA’s or Essential fatty acids:

•  Good for skin’s overall health.
•  Helps reduce the inflammation.
•  Helps repair damaged skin cells.

 Dosage: Try 1–3 g of fish oil daily.

 

Vitamin C:

•  Vitamin C is essential for collagen production.

 Dosage: 500–2,000 mg daily.

 

 Vitamin E:

• Essential for skin health, and may help prevent scarring.

 Dosage: 400 IU daily.

 

Diet and lifestyle tips for acne:

 

Diet for acne:

 

Foods to include:

•   Include flaxseeds in to your diet menu because they are fully loaded with fibers and essential fatty acids, so, you will get two benefits from one product.
• Yogurt contains friendly bacteria, which is especially important for those who have taken antibiotics.

 

Foods to avoid:

• Eliminate allergy causing foods means,  
• Sugary foods – Sugar reduces immune function and may increase bacterial growth.

 

Lifestyle Suggestions

• Water is the best natural cleanser so, try to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
• keep your face neat and clean, avoid frequent washing, wash your face 2 times in the  morning and evening using  a gentle cleanser and warm water.
• Go for regular facials as estheticians can cleanse, exfoliate, and extract pores.
• Sauna or steam help to clear pores and aid in detoxification.

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