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Clear5 is getting a mention on a national news show, but one of the guests is a dermatologist who’ve I’ve already been warned does not think kindly of acne vitamin products. This doesn’t really bother me, as any publicity is good publicity right now, and the fact is that most of our business comes from satisfied repeat customers.

In truth, I would probably agree with this dermatologist when it comes to most vitamin-based clear skin treatments. Most acne vitamins are not based on vitamin B5, but rather a mix of thrown-together antioxidants. Instead of targeting oil regulation, they simply attempt to combat bacteria, which we all know is not the root of the acne problem. Most of these treatments are indeed a waste of money. You’re almost always better off with over-the-counter topical drugs than internal treatments that rely solely on antioxidants.

However, when it comes to vitamin B5 treatments, it’s becoming ridiculous that so many dermatologists are still in denial. Treatments like Clear5 that target oil regulation are backed by both science and real-world experience, with an ever growing number of users who have seen results way too dramatic to ignore. It seems almost irresponsible that some dermatologists continue to write-off B5, even while recommending Accutane - a potentially dangerous prescription drug that works by targeting the exact same problem. While Accutane inhibits oil production, vitamin B5 enhances oil metabolism - both bring similar results by helping the body manage excess oil.

I’m sure sentiments among dermatologists will change as B5 treatment becomes more mainstream, but in the meantime I really don’t think any opinions put forth by skin-care professionals are likely to keep that growth from happening. The fact that many customers discover Clear5 only after going to multiple dermatologists and having no luck whatsoever with the treatments they recommended should say enough.

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One of the more frequent questions that get asked by visitors to Acne Vitamins is: “Is Clear5 FDA approved?”

The simple answer is no, because the FDA does not regulate vitamins. As its name implies, the FDA regulates food and drugs, and currently, vitamins are officially classified as neither. The same goes for herbal treatments and basically anything that can be called a “natural supplement”. As such, all our acne treatment products include the disclaimer: “This product is not regulated by the FDA, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease.” Obviously, our users ARE taking these products to reduce excess skin oil and treat acne, and the fact is that Clear5 works very well for the vast majority of those customers, but we still legally have to include the disclaimer, no matter how absurd it is.

Amusingly, most of our customers discover Acne-Vitamins.com because they’ve already tried dozens of “FDA approved” treatments that didn’t work. And indeed, many of these treatments have side effects that are more severe than the mild stomach irritation and stool softening that some first-time B5 users experience when they start out.

The downside of natural supplements not being regulated is this: that anyone can throw together a mixture of vitamins and herbs, call it a cure for something, and legally sell it regardless of the truth of their claims (provided they tack on the disclaimer). This can obviously lead to some customers being taken advantage of. However, this issue is generally self-correcting. Why? Because very few companies in this business can survive without repeat customers, and if your product doesn’t work, you’re not going to have many - not to mention no one is going to be recommending your product to their friends. Unfortunately, there are enough fraudulent products out there that supplements can often get a bad rep.

Government regulations can sometimes be a good thing. For instance, while vitamins themselves are not FDA-approved, having them manufactured at an FDA-approved facility (as Clear5 is) means that you can be more confident that they are prepared in a healthy and safe manner, compared to how many vitamins are now manufactured in China with virtually no outside oversight. That said, the FDA’s approval shouldn’t be confused for the sign of a quality product. There are far too many FDA-approved drugs and treatments that provide acne sufferers with nothing more than false hopes and disappointment.

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Big news for acne sufferers! Clear5 is now available as a liquid vitamin supplement. So you can now achieve clear skin easily without even needing to take pills.

We’ve just launched our new liquid Clear5 in two flavors: Very Grape and Wild Strawberry. We’ve been testing this formula for a while and are very happy with it, and I’m sure you will be too. From our research, we’ve found just the right dosage to provide a super-effective dose for stopping excess skin oil, without going overboard into mega-dose levels that just get flushed out of your body. I think you’ll find that our liquid vitamins also taste a lot better than the competition. Frankly, most liquid vitamins taste pretty bad, and this is something I wanted to avoid. With either flavor, Clear5 definitely tastes much better than other liquid supplements.

Is the liquid better than the time-released tablets? In most cases, the fact is they’re about the same in effectiveness. However, it’s no secret that there are some people out there who do not metabolize tablets well, so the liquid vitamins are sure to work better for these individuals. We’ve also noticed that the liquid supplements may overall work faster for new, first-time vitamin B5 users, so clear skin may come a few days sooner. Some of our first users were surprised how fast they noticed a difference!

Liquid vitamins have the highest absorbance rate of any vitamin supplements, meaning that even if you take a higher dose via pills, your body actually absorbs more from a liquid source. The vitamins are more bioavailable, so they are easier for your body to actually put to use. Right now, the cost is a bit higher than the tablets (as each bottle costs us more than twice as much to make), but if you want to avoid pills and give yourself the highest chance of success, I’d highly recommend giving liquid Clear5 a try.

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