Vitamins that can help my skin?
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March 17th, 2012
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I don’t have serious acne but I do break out a little more than others. My friend who has the same problem started using beta carotene supplements. Do those help? She said she has seen an improvement. Are there any other types that could help my acne/redness?
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Yes @ what @SpatzieLover said, and, Vit. C and E are also great for your skin. C helps in the formation of collagen the connective filler in your skin that plumps out wrinkles and E is also very good. Both have anti-oxident properties as well. Diet is huge, staying away from extra fatty/greasy foods, chocolate and sugar. Drink lots of water also for cleansing and rehydrating the skin.
Beta carotene might help. Accutane is a drug prescribed for acne which is a derivitive of beta carotene or Vitamin A, I am not sure which or exactly the right wording. The thing to know is Vitamin A in large doses is dangerous for you. Also, vitamin A in larger doses causes birth defects. What I don’t know is if taking beta carotene demands knowing the dosages like taking vitamin A, because I think beta carotene is the precursor to A. Before taking any vitamin in large amounts I recommend you read up on it a little and the possible dangers.
It makes sense a diet lower in starches and sugars might help. Just thinking it through logically, higher testosterone levels can cause acne, and higher sugar levels can cause several hormone imbalances, including PCOS, which many times displays itself with higher testosterone. A diet with less sugar and starch, and more veggies, will also give you the antioxidants that can help your skin.
@JLeslie Isotretinoin (Accutane) is vitamin A.
Think about taking some liquid collagen for a while.
check this out. I have heard zinc is good. Besides supplements the whole idea of a clean towel every day and clean pillowcases is good. I have suffered with acne myself so I know. For clearing up existing acne benzoyl peroxcide is the best. It works for most people unless they have severe or cystic acne.That is a whole other ballgame. I think it would be wise to consult a dermatologist for that. I hadn’t heard of or trie jojoba oil but that might be worth looking into if you need a moisturizer. For a skin toner I like Akbit Camocare Oil free toner. It is non irritating and smells good. Oil free non-comedogenic makeup is a must.
about greasy foods:
“Acne Myth No. 3: Junk Food Causes Acne
You may have heard that eating greasy foods and candy can cause an acne breakout. Though there are some links between diet and acne, the relationship isn’t quite what you may think it is.
“Many people with acne have oily skin, so for a time people thought that greasy foods should also be avoided,” says Pipkin. However, a number of studies have shown that downing foods like French fries, cheeseburgers, and chocolate doesn’t have any impact at all on your skin’s health. But getting that grease on your skin can make an oily complexion worse, clogging pores and leading to an acne breakout.
Greasy foods may be off the hook, but there could be other diet culprits behind your acne breakouts.
“Milk consumption has been associated with an increased risk of acne. Other studies have shown that a low glycemic index diet that’s high in fiber and fruits and vegetables is beneficial for acne,” notes Pipkin. “So, if someone is suffering from acne, avoiding milk or sticking to a low glycemic index diet may actually be helpful.”
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Good luck with it! Hope this helps.
Biotin, Vitamin E and Vitamin D.
See your physician before you follow any of these suggestions, wise as they may be. Side affects may be an issue.
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