The Best Vitamins For Acne

Vitamins are an essential part of your body's nutritional requirement. The body relies greatly on the food we eat for its needed supply of vitamins, since it can't make these on its own. In fact, apart from Vitamin D, the body makes absolutely no other vitamin. Vitamins, though they may be needed in small amounts, are crucial for the healthy functioning of the body. They are needed for a myriad of functions ranging from the repair and maintenance of body cells to correct metabolic functions. A vitamin deficiency will hit the body hard.

Acne is a bacterial breakout on the skin, triggered by excessive production of sebum, a natural body oil. For many people, the struggle with acne begins in the adolescent years and usually ends when they reach their twenties. For some the struggle continues beyond that into their thirties or forties. One of the many reasons that may lead to this excess production of sebum is a vitamin deficiency in the body.

It has been observed that many vitamins help to relieve and reduce the acne condition. Furthermore, in contrast to topical treatments which only address the symptoms, taking vitamins and making dietary correction helps to cure the biological process that cause the acne in the first place. Here are some Vitamins that are best for healing acne;

1. Vitamin A: the deficiency of Vitamin A has been known to be the cause of acne. Vitamin A helps to protect and strengthen the skin, it also keeps the production of skin oil under control. For acne treatment, taking 10,000 IU of Vitamin A daily is a recommended dose. (IU means International Unit). Pregnant women should be extra cautious and take Vitamin A only after consulting their doctor.

2. Vitamins B: Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 are also great for the skin. They help reduce the greasiness of the skin, which in turn helps to reduce blackheads and whiteheads. Vitamin B3 and B6 can be found in these foods: Avocados, Bananas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Corn and many more.

3. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is another Vitamin which has great utility for the health of the skin. It helps to modify the glucose level and help the body cells produce more energy. The most wealthy food sources of vitamin C enclose: blackcurrants, broccoli, green peppers, kiwi fruits, Brussels sprouts, lemons, oranges, strawberries, cabbage. Increasing your Vitamin C intake will also help to reduce the acne scaring and you will come out of your acne with little to no marks on your face.

4. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is basically an antioxidant and its ability to improve skin is well known. You must've heard of Vitamin E facials that give the skin a topical treatment of Vitamin E to help reduce scarring and wrinkles. Taking Vitamin E as part of the diet also helps in tissue repair and promotes the health of the skin. If you're taking Vitamin E in combination with the above, Vitamins, then your skin has a better chance of fighting acne and coming out of it with the least blemishes.

• Matt Thompson
• 10/01/2009, 4:59 PM
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