Vitamin B5 Acne FAQ

What percentage of people get results from vitamin B5?

In Dr. Leung's clinical study, over 90% of B5 users experienced almost total remission of acne. There's an excellent chance Clear5 will work for you. The most common reasons for failure are:

1. Taking too low of a dosage.

The recommended dosage is based upon average acne severity. If you do not see results within 2 weeks, you may need a higher dosage. Remember to spread out tablets throughout the day for best results.

2. Not sticking with a daily regimen.

Especially for the first few months, you need to stick to your regimen every day! Our time-release B5 acne formula makes this far easier than mega-dosing.

3. Irritating your skin with topical acne treatments.

It's perfectly safe to use Clear5 alongside topical treatments, but if you find these products are causing dry skin, irritation, or negative reactions, you're better off without them. For more information, check out our page on topical acne treatments.

Note: Vitamin B5 is sensitive to heat. To maintain effectiveness, keep Clear5 stored in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

Are there any side effects to Vitamin B5?

Vitamin B5 is all-natural and water-soluble. It has never exhibited any level of toxicity, even at extremely high intakes. For the vast majority of Clear5 users, the only effect is clear skin. A few temporary side effects may effect some individuals:

-Stomach irritation or diarrhea (Some people experience this as a temporary condition while your stomach adjusts to the increased levels of B5. Any discomfort usually disappears after just a few days. It is recommended that you take Clear5 tablets with meals and plenty of water in order to reduce the risk of these side effects. If persistent, reduce your dosage.)

All known side effects are temporary. Since vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin and is not stored in the body, if you should stop taking it completely, you will not experience any lingering effects.

Is it safe to combine Clear5 with other medications?

Yes, it is perfectly safe to use Clear5 alongside other medications, but be aware that if topical treatments are agitating your skin it may be working against your progress. B5 is also good alternative treatment if you are looking to avoid or quit taking prescription acne treatments.

What about the other ingredients in Clear5?

Our formula includes a unique ratio of supporting vitamins and minerals that enhance the effects of vitamin B5 while reducing the risk of side effects. Each of these ingredients plays an important role. For instance, OptiZinc is a more readily absorbed form of zinc that aids in the regulation of your oil glands, and Biotin works together with vitamin B5 to enhance metabolism while promoting healthy hair and nails. Visit our ingredients page for a full list of all the vitamins and minerals found in Clear5. Information on many of these ingredients can also be found at our vitamins guide.

Is it safe to use Clear5 if you are pregnant?

Currently, there is not enough research to determine vitamin B5's effects on pregnancy (if any). Because of this, we recommend that pregnant mothers do not use Clear5.

Is Clear5 effective for adults as well as teenagers?

Definitely. Clear5 works equally well to stop both teenage and adult acne. In fact, a large percentage of our customers are adults. You may want to read our guide on understanding adult acne in order to find out more about this condition.

Is Clear5 effective in fighting body acne as well as facial acne?

Yes, Clear5 is also effective for stopping back and body acne. However, B5's main strength is in prevention, so there are some extra steps you may want to take to make sure that you get rid of current body acne as fast as possible. Check out our guide to back and body acne.

Are there any other vitamins that can increase the effectiveness of B5?

Some vitamins may aid in B5 intake. However, others may actually diminish the effectiveness of vitamin B5. It is not recommended that you take large doses of other vitamins while using Clear5. In order to best supplement your Clear5 tablets, we recommend a once-daily multivitamin or B-complex. This will help ensure you get a proper balance of all your daily vitamins and minerals.

Can I get an initial break-out from using Clear5?

This is not a problem for most people, but in some cases the action of vitamin B5 tightening your pores can actually push existing bacteria to the surface, causing a break-out. If this happens to you, stick with it! Once the existing acne is out of your system your skin will naturally clear up.

Other B5 regimens require 10 grams a day to be effective. How can you promise the same results with an average of only 2-3 grams a day?

Because of our time-release formula. Regardless of how many pills you take, the fact is that your body can only absorb a small amount of vitamin B5 at once. "Mega-dosing" is effective not simply because of the amount of B5 you take, but largely because of the frequency. By releasing vitamin B5 slowly and evenly over the course of about 6 hours, Clear5 supplies just the right amount of B5 for your body to absorb at regular intervals, and thus is just as effective as mega-dose treatments, only much easier on you.

My forehead cleared up but I still get acne around my cheeks and neck...

Even the best internal treatments cannot help you if you're damaging yourself on the outside. This particular problem typically afflicts men with sensitive skin who irritate their skin through poor shaving habits. See our page on shaving advice for men with sensitive skin. Also, be aware that some other acne treatments (such as Proactiv®) can actually cause sensitive skin. Note that a similar problem can occur for users who experience acne along their hairline due to hair gel clogging your pores. Always take your skin into consideration.

Can I lose weight because of vitamin B5?

This generally only happens with high-dose users, but yes, vitamin B5 can aid your body in metabolizing more than just skin oil. In large doses it can sometimes increase your digestive metabolism. This is why some people who mega-dose find that they are constantly hungry, and lose weight if they don't eat more. At this level you're probably taking more B5 than is necessary to stop acne, but some people may not view this as a problem.

Another website said that taking vitamin B5 for acne is dangerous...

There is absolutely NO scientific evidence for any "dangerous" side effects resulting from vitamin B5. The author of the website in question is simply trying to increase the sales of his own product. Moreover, even if his claims were true, they would still not apply to Clear5 since our time-release formula does not require users to mega-dose.

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