Availability: Over-the-counter, Cod liver oil & other foods Sun sensitivity: No Application: Oral If you search about “Vitamin A for acne” you will find various statements over the internet. People say can reduce oil production, suppress androgens and prevent dead skin cells from clogging your pores. That’s mostly wrong and there is zero evidence to support … More Vitamin A & Beta carotene
Vitamin D (otherwise called the sun Vitamin) Αn absolutely essential vitamin for our body, produced in our skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet light from the sun. It is estimated that 40% to 75% of the population is Vitamin D deficient, which makes sen se if you think how little direct sun exposure we … More Vitamin D
Vitamin B B vitamins are a group of eight water-soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3,B5,B6,B7,B9,B12) that own a major role in our body’s cell metabolism. There are not many studies conducted to prove a direct correlation between Vitamin B and acne, although there are countless discussions on the internet with conflicting stories and uncertainty about its effectiveness. This study [1] proves … More Vitamin B
Availability: Over-the-counter Sun sensitivity: Zero Application: Oral (capsules) Zinc is actually an essential mineral, which we take only from outside sources as we can’t compose any of it by on our own. There is definitely a correlation between zinc and acne, as studies have shown that people with inflammatory skin diseases like acne, have significantly less … More Zinc
Type: Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Availability: Over-the-counter Skin Sensitivity: Medium (Do not use if allergic to aspirin ) Sun sensitivity: HIGH Application: Depends on how sensitive your skin is, typically once per day, or every other day is fine In acne prone skin it is advised to regularly unclog pores from dead skin cells (exfoliation). You can use … More Salicylic Acid (BHA)
Type: Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory Availability: Over the counter Sensitivity: Extremely Low Requires Sunscreen: No Application: Once or twice per day You may be asking, why the hell would I need more oil on my already oily skin, and I would surely think the same, but bear with me here! To begin with, Jojoba oil … More Jojoba oil
Type: Antibacterial Availability: Prescription drug Sensitivity: Low Requires Sunscreen: No Application: As prescribed Recommendation: 2/5 Contrary to popular belief antibiotics (oral and topical) don’t seem to be very effective on their own, especially for acne treatment [1] [2] Sure they can work for a short period of time but the problem is how our skin … More Antibiotics
Type: Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory Availability: Over-the-counter Sensitivity: Low Requires Sunscreen: No Application: Directly on the skin or combined with a moisturizer Recommendation: 5/5 Tea Tree Oil works much the same way as benzoyl peroxide only with fewer side-effects. It is an essential oil which comes from an Australian plant and can definitely work wonders with acne because … More Tea Tree Oil
Type:: Antibacterial, Keratolytic Use: External (topical) Availability: Over-the-counter Application: 1 – 2 times a day Sensitivity: High Recomendation: 5/5 Side effects: Dryness and redness (only on excessive dosages), VERY Strong discoloration on fabrics This antibacterial is on the World Health Organization’s of Essential Medicines. Likely the most widely recognized acne remedy, since nothing can overcome its antibacterial … More Benzoyl Peroxide
Hi, Im Alex and i have been suffering from acne for basically all my life. Couple of years back i remember waking up one morning and looking at my mirror.. I looked at myself and i made a promise i will never ever forget. I WILL END MY ACNE. I was determined to do ANYTHING except probably dying. But I … More My story
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