In this post I will share a list of 8 of the best supplements for acne that will also help you to achieve beautiful, glowing and blemish free skin.
Acne can be complicated, frustrating and even damaging to our mental well-being. There is a lot of focus on skin care products and routines but the right supplements for acne are just as essential for skin that glows from the inside out.
Beautiful skin is a combination of our skincare routine, the foods we eat, our daily habits and getting enough exercise but this is not always enough.
If our diets are lacking in essential vitamins and nutrients our glow game is going to suffer, after all we are what we eat right? But unfortunately drinking a bottle of Vitamin C Serum just isn’t going to do the trick as much as I wish it would. Compensating for any deficiencies by taking supplements for acne can make all the difference to achieve glowing acne free skin.
It is important to remember that if we are suffering from on going issues with our skin like acne, hyperpigmentation, scarring or breakouts then it is very likely that there is something not right on the inside. Many creams and skin care routines address these to get rid of the problem on surface but they don’t actually address why these issues are happening in the first place.
It is important to pay attention and fix the underlying problems for glowing skin that actually lasts and can be maintained.
1. Perfectil Plus Skin Multivitamin
I usually am a save the best until last kind of person but this is too good to wait until the end. The Perfectil Plus Skin extra support £12.63 is an amazing option for someone who is not taking any other multi-vitamins. It contains marine collagen, omega 3, Co-q10 as well as all of your other essential vitamins such as Vitamin C, all your B vitamins and Vitamin E amongst many more. It is an all rounder to get truly get everything you need for beautiful skin from the inside out!
2. Omega-3 Supplements
Acne is often directly linked to hormonal imbalances. Have you ever noticed that you breakout more before or during your period? Or even when you feel stressed. An imbalance of hormones can lead to an excess of oil production on our skin (sebum). Sebum comes from sebaceous glands which are attached to tiny hair follicles, blockage of these glands by sebum leads to infection by bacteria. Our immune systems then try to fight this bacteria through something known as an inflammatory response which leads to redness, swelling and basically a zero glow game. Stress, fatty and sugary foods all contribute to this response.
Omega-3 is a actually a fatty acid making it weird for it be amazing for acne. It inhibits some of the chemicals involved in the inflammatory response that causes acne.
Try the Seven Seas Omega-3 Fish Oil with Cod Liver Oil £6.94.
Sources include sardines anchovies, flax seeds and Chia seeds
3. Vitamin A Supplements
You may have heard of a prescription drug used on acne called Tretinion. It is derived from vitamin A which increases the cell turnover helping to make new skin to be formed quicker. When Vitamin A is taken orally it is an amazing antioxidant which helps with inflammation, making it one of the best supplements for acne and glowing skin.
There are many other health benefits to taking Vitamin A such as healthy eyes, a good immune system and it has anti-cancer properties.
Try Nutrivita Vitamin A £16.99
Sources include dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, mangoes, carrots and sweet potatoes
4. Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C is an amazing anti-antioxidant and anti-inflammatory so it helps to remove built up toxins in the skin as well as helping with painful inflammation.
Read my post on The Truth Behind Vitamin C on Your Skin to find out why I recommend it to be a part of almost everyone’s skin care routine. It’s an all rounder and helps to promote collagen resulting in softer rejuvenatad skin after a bad acne breakout, if that wasn’t enough it also helps with scarring (hyperpigmentation) left after a bad acne breakout.
Give Vitamin C and Zinc a try £15.99
Sources include broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, oranges and lemons
5. Green Tea Extract
This contains something called EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) which is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. It is also amazing for dark circles and helps to speed up metabolism. Have a read of 10 Natural Ways to Get Rid Of Dark Circles For Good. There has also been links with green tea being preventative of skin cancers.
Try the Twinings Pure Green Tea £2.
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Have you ever found how that your acne and skin improves when you are in the heat or on holiday? This is because we get vitamin-D from the sunlight which helps with many skin issues.
See my post on Vitamin D for health and happiness a read for more information. Most people are deficient in it because of the lack of sun we tend to get and there are only a few main sources of it such as mushrooms, fatty fish and soy milk.
7. Zinc Supplements
We have probably heard about zinc being good to boost the immune system and help fight colds but it is more widely being used as a treatment for acne as it can help fight bacteria. It also has anti-inflammatory properties so helps with redness and painful swelling often seen in acne and other skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.
Sources are almonds, baked beans, chickpeas and cashew nuts
I recommend try Give Vitamin C and Zinc a try £15.99 as mentioned earlier
8. Vitamin C With Collagen Supplements
I’m a sucker for vitamin C with just about anything, it’s antioxidant properties make it a must for almost every skin care routine.
Check out my Post on The Truth Behind The Effects of Vitamin C On Your Skin. It brightens the skin and is an amazing anti oxidant, this is a must if you live in polluted areas, it also boosts collagen production which keeps skin plump, soft and youthful.
Mixing these two together is an unbeatable combination! They go together like peaches and cream.
I take the Marine Collagen with Vitamin C from Holland and Barrett. £24.99
Another good option is the Super Self Marine Collagen with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C £19.89
So there we have a range of the best supplements for acne that will bring you closer to having glowing skin that is being treated from the inside out.
If you are interested in the benefits of supplements for PMS have a read of 5 supplements for PMS that actually work
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