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 Suffering from acne is just one of those nasty things that many adolescents go trough, and sure there are adults that suffer from it also. the other day I had an appointment with a client, the place of the appointment was next to a high school. I was watching the kids and noticed many of them had small to large blotches of acne on their face, this brought back not so fond memories of what it was like when I had acne. This is not a good age, when you are 16 you want to impress, but your hormones are going strong and so is the acne.
Sure there are several acne treatments on the market, but after all, is it really just a matter of putting a cream on your face to treat It ? Everyone talks about diet, keeping your face clean using astringents, but what about eating healthy foods or even taking vitamins and supplements that can help improve acne.
Vitamin A
Vitamin a is necessary for converting fatty acids in the blood stream in to healthy oil in our sebaceous glands., if your reading this article you have probably heard of Retin A or retinoids , there are many derivatives of Retin A that are prescribed in treating acne, Retin A is a topical cream that can help in treating acne. But taking a Vitamin A capsule on a daily basis can help, it is recommended on taking 100:1 proportion of Vitamin A. Not only is vitamin A good for the skin it also important for healthy eyesight.
Vitamin B 5
Niacinamide, is a byproduct of vitamin B, it is used as a skin lightening agent .Topical niacinamide contains anti inflammatory properties, which can help in the treatment of acne and rosacea in both mild and severe acne outbreaks. Using Niacinamide also produces softer skin and a glowing healthier complexion.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E can be used in treating acne by taking the vitamin e supplements or by using Vitamin E topically can help reduce acne scars, and leave your skin smoother. The recommended dosage for teens 14 and older is between 14 and 15 mg a day.
So as you can see above are three important vitamins that can help in reducing acne which you may want to consider adding to your acne treatment arsenal, one thing to remember is that Vitamin A, B and E are also abundant in many foods we eat, so eating plenty of foods rich in the above vitamins can also help prevent acne outbreaks.
Foods containing Vitamin A include Sweet potatoes, yams, carrots, spinach and cantaloupe.
Foods containing vitamin B5 include whole grains, legumes such as red beans black beans, and kidney beans , eggs and red meat.
Foods containing Vitamin E include fresh almonds, whole grain cereals, tomatoes and spinach. |
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