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Vitamins for Acne Guide: A & B-Complex
There are numerous vitamins that play a role in maintaining healthy
skin, beyond simply clearing up acne. Vitamin deficiencies are not a
serious problem for most people, but it helps to understand the
roles that these vitamins play in skin care. This guide gives an
overview of the vitamins that substantially contribute to acne
prevention and overall skin care.
If all these vitamins are important for healthy skin, how come
Clear5’s vitamin B5 acne formula doesn’t include more vitamins?
Many people today get a healthy amount of these vitamins and
minerals from just their daily diet. However, if you know that
you're not getting a balanced diet, the easiest
and smartest thing to do is to pick up
a good quality multivitamin and add it to your breakfast
each morning. This way you have all your bases covered. The average
multivitamin will give you a much better balance of vitamins and
minerals than the extra ingredients found in some other vitamin acne
treatments. Also, getting a strong dose of vitamin B5 should be your
top priority in an acne treatment, not getting an ineffective amount
of everything. Clear5's time-release formula delivers a powerful
dose of vitamin B5 to your body without the potential hazards of
mega-dosing.
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Vitamin A
(with cartenoids) |
Vitamin A deficiency can be a cause
of acne. Vitamin A works to strengthen the protective tissue of
the skin and prevents acne formation by reducing sebum
production. Vitamin A is also essential for the maintenance and
repair of skin tissue. As an antioxidant, vitamin A also rids
your body of toxins. The prescription medication Accutane® is a
derivative of vitamin A, and is very effective. However, as many users can attest,
this treatment can cause harm to your skin in
large doses. Side effects include irritation, drying, redness,
puffiness, blistering and peeling. Never combine strong vitamin
A-based medications with other acne creams that could cause drying
(such as those containing benzoyl peroxide). Do not take vitamin
A supplements if you are pregnant.
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B-Complex
Vitamins |
Each of
the B vitamins has a specific role in promoting healthy skin,
and many of them compliment each other. Besides direct effects
in enhancing your skin tone, B-complex vitamins are also
considered to play a role in reducing stress, which can
indirectly aid in stopping acne since many studies show that
stress plays a role in acne formation. Taking B-complex vitamins
can aid some users of Clear5 since the other B vitamins can
enhance vitamin B5’s effectiveness and also diminish side
effects. However, most of these are provided by a healthy diet
or multivitamin, and the amount of B5 provided in B-complex
vitamins is too small to effectively combat acne alone. Using a
B-complex supplement is mainly recommended for B5 users who
require a high dose for over 4 months.
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Vitamin B1
(Thiamine) |
Vitamin
B1 aids digestion in the process of metabolizing food. A proper
balance of vitamin B1 can aid your body in absorbing other
vitamins. B1 is also known to enhance circulation and assist in
energy production. As an antioxidant, B1 assists in ridding your
body of toxins.
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Vitamin B2
(Riboflavin) |
Vitamin
B2 deficiency can be a cause of acne. B2 is essential for
healthy skin, hair and nails. B2 also plays a role in growth and
energy release. Along with vitamin A, vitamin B2 works to
improve and maintain the mucous membranes in the digestive
tract, aiding in digestion.
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin) |
Another
essential ingredient for healthy skin, vitamin B3 enhances
circulation and aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats
and proteins. Niacin can also provide for a more efficient
exchange of toxins and nutrients into and out of your cells, but
may cause flushed skin at high doses.
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Vitamin B5
(Pantothenic Acid) |
Second in effectiveness only to vitamin A
derivatives, vitamin B5 has
been shown to counteract the hormonal imbalance at the heart of
acne formation for most people. B5 plays a vital role in the
production of Coenzyme A, which is necessary in order to
metabolize skin oil. Vitamin B5 is also the most common B
vitamin for stress relief, indirectly aiding acne prevention
through lowering stress levels. B5 enhances the circulation of cells
involved in healing wounds and is needed for the proper
functioning of adrenal glands. Besides acne relief, vitamin B5
is known to increase metabolism and stamina, as well as reduce pain and
swelling in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Vitamin B6
(Pyridoxine) |
Vitamin B6 deficiency can be a cause
of acne. Vitamin B6 plays a role in metabolizing proteins,
sugars, and fatty acids. B6 is also important to maintaining a
healthy immune system and producing antibodies.
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