:Clear Skin Blog

Vitamin C plays a vital role in tissue growth and repair, and vitamin B5 enhances the circulation of red blood cells and the release of energy. However, when these two vitamins are combined, they have been shown to be especially effective at would healing - working together to reduce the appearance of small scars and blemishes on the skin, such as those acne can cause.

The benefit of combination therapy with vitamins C and B5 is well evidenced. In fact, taking these two vitamins in concert is often encouraged as part of recovery from surgery. Both are helpful on their own, but they work together especially well in the healing process. Like vitamin B5, vitamin C is also water-soluble - safe and effective in high doses. Doses as high as those used in vitamin B5 acne treatment are usually not necessary for the purpose of combating acne, but taking a smaller supplement of vitamin C alongside B5 treatments may help when trying to eliminate the appearance of inflamed or bruised skin surrounding previous acne spots.

Vitamin C does not play the same role in acne prevention that vitamin B5 does. While C is a powerful antioxidant that may help eliminate toxins within the skin, it does not combat the excess oil production that creates acne pustules in the first place. However, since it certainly does play a role in the repair of existing acne blemishes, it’s a good alternative for those looking to speed the healing process as much as possible. Vitamin C is present in basically all multivitamins, and if taken separately alongside vitamin B5 for more serious cases, may be helpful in dosages as high as 500mg for every 1,000mg of B5.