There are at least 4 different causes of acne that we know of. These unique causes require unique types of treatments. The causes that we know of are bacteria (p.acnes), hormones, sebaceous glands that are overly active, and stress. Here a 10 inexpensive supplements that you can pick up at you local health food store. These vitamins and supplements will get rid of acne just as well as the dermatologists perscription drugs.
1. Grapefruit Seed Extract – This is number one because it works the best and is inexpensive. The extract of grapefruit seeds has anti-biotic and anti-viral properties. It will get rid of the acne on your face as well as keep you from getting a cold. The brand that is recommend is Nutribiotic GSE Liquid Concentrate. This stuff is super concentrated and one bottle will last a long time. Mix a few drops in a glass of water and drink.
2. Grape Seed Extract – This is a very powerful anti-oxidant that is good for your skin. It also has anti-biotic and anti-fungal properties. It has very similar effects to grapefruitseed extract.
3. Pantothenic Acid – This is a B Vitamin that is found in meat,eggs and poultry. This is an inexpensive vitamin which keeps the stress hormone cortisol under control and keeps stressful situations from causing breakouts. This vitamin alone can be very effective in some people. Take 50-75 mg 2 times per day
4. Tea Tree Oil – You can buy this natural anti-biotic as a soap and wash your face with it when you take a shower. This oil is extracted from the leaves of an Australian Melaleuca tree. It is also anti-viral and anti-fungal (athlete’s foot?)
5. Colloidal Silver – This is an antibiotic which was used before penicillin was invented. It is still very effective. This is a solution made from silver particles suspened in a colloidal solution. It is also inexpenive and can be taken daily as a preventative measure.
6. Essential Fatty Acids – These natural oils can be found in Fish Oil, Flax Seed Oil or Primrose Oil. They can help unblock clogged pores and are very important to maintain healthy skin. Essential Fatty Acids are anti-inflamitory oils and a deficiency can be the cause of acne in som people.
7. Vitamin C – This is an important antioxidant that can boost your immunity and can help deal with the bacterial causes of acne. For the treatment of acne you should take 1000 mg 3 times per day
8. Chromium – This mineral will help to deal with the infections in your skin. You should take this supplement in the for of chromium picolinate. Take 100-200 mcg per day.
9. Selenium – This supplement is a strong anti-oxidant that scavanges free radicals. It boosts you immune system and help keep down inflammation that causes acne to become red and swollen.
10. MultiVitamin – Last but not least a good multivitamin is important to maintain healthy, acne free skin. A Multivitamin can help correct any vitamin deficiencies you might have. It will give you the daily boost of vitamins that can keep your immune system and all of your body systems running properly
