If you thought topically applying all those creams or serums will be enough, you're in for a surprise then! Acne is more of a terrible phenomenon that affects a majority of people during their lifetime. Acne does not only prevail during a child or a teenager's life, but it does also affect a vast number of adults. The reasons could vary from hormones to bad hygiene to stress to mindless eating habits, and so on.
The saddest part about acne is that it creates a cycle where it causes much stress which triggers other hormonal abnormalities and again acne pops up. This vicious circle gyrates while an individual gets tired of trying and testing a hundred lotions and ointments to get rid of acne. There's a sense of desperation, which I am very familiar with. It is quite funny and sad at the same time that during my teenage, I never dealt with acne problems. Alas! It hit in my adulthood.
Since I have been an enthusiast of reading and researching a lot of stuff that comes in the sphere of beauty, skincare, health and all such faculties, I have literally tried and tested a load of recommendations from experts, websites, celebrities, and influencers. But through that journey of recovering myself with creams (never sought any dermatologists guidance in person), an epiphany struck me and I realised a lot of things which eventually helped me get rid of the gunk in the form of acne on my face.
What helped me, are you contemplating that? These necessary Supplements are the ones which came to my rescue. I have made them a part of my life and I can say I am happy to have made that choice.
Vitamin D3 Supplements
Low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to acne and that's fairly because this vitamin has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies and experiments have shown to improve acne and symptoms in individuals who added Vitamin D supplements in their life. I would recommend getting yourself tested to determine if your body lacks Vitamin D. It will clarify you and help you confirm one of the root causes of your stubborn acne.
Zinc Supplements
One of the reasons for acne is the overproduction of sebum which is the oil in the skin, a natural moisturising agent. When this sticky oil is overproduced by the body, a certain kind of bacteria feeds off of that oil and creates the inflamed, red bumps filled with pus and gunk. Zinc helps in decreasing that oil production in the skin which ultimately affects in helping existing acne and also rules out the possibility of developing more acne in future.
Vitamin A (Cod Liver Oil) Supplements
Vitamin A is an extension of Retinol which stimulates the production of new skin cells and collagen. This is especially important for the ageing skin since, during adulthood, our liver's natural ability to convert Vitamin A into Retinol begins to fade. Although there are certain food types which can provide Vitamin A (Retinoid and Carotenoids both) but based on your requirement, you can consume supplements that independently target Retinoid and Carotenoid to help with acne.
Vitamin C Supplements
The power of Vitamin C goes beyond making skin tone lighter and brighter. The role of Vitamin C is crucial especially after the inflammation of the acne has subsided. Unfortunately, acne brings with itself the baggage of giving free scars and blemishes if not paid heed till it fully recovers and fades. Vitamin C increases the synthesis of collagen production which is instrumental in fading acne scars. Other than getting Vitamin C through food, supplements are a great way of accelerating the healing effects of the skin from acne, a wound-category of its own.
Other than mindfully targetting on the consumption of these supplements, reducing intake of food items which increase blood sugar and acidic environment in the gut is also a good idea. The lesser the inflammation in the body, the lesser chances there will be of developing new acne or worsening existing acne.
Please understand that this is my experience with supplements and in no way a medical recommendation. I would suggest you get medical advice from your doctor before making any kind of supplement a part of your daily intake.
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