Vitamins Beneficial for Acne - Your Guide

The following is a list of vitamins beneficial for acne.

Vitamin A

active ingredient in some acne treatments for severe acne (retinol)
found in liver, fish oils like the omega 3, dairy products
in plants, the precurosr is beta-carotene
found in yellow-orange fruit and vegetables like yams, canteloupe, carrots and apricots
also in green vegetables like spinach, kale, and parsley

High doses of vitamin A are toxic. Do not exceed the RDA for your age unless under medical supervision

Vitamin B complex

These vitamins beneficial for acne are found in leafy green vegetables, milk, fish, eggs, and whole grains
the B vitamins have varied functions
B2 can irritate acne, but it can also alleviate stress
B3 is reported to reduce cholesterol levels, and has an anti-inflammatory effect on your skin. It improves metabolism and circulation. In some studies it is reported to improve acne
B3 is found in avocados, eggs, peanuts, lean meat and liver
The B complex group are water soluble vitamins, which means that if you take excess of these vitamins beneficial for acne in supplement form, they will pass out of your body in your urine. The B vitamins work as a team - they need each other. And taking too much of one B vitamin upsets the balance of the whole group. Its best to take a B complex if suppplementing.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which is good news for acne sufferers.
It is being tested for repairing the damage of scar tissue in older skin from teen acne.
Vitamin C can help penetrate the skin and prevent the return of acne.

Vitamin e

these vitamins beneficial for acne are found in broccoli, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, wheatgerm and vegetable oils
considered to be good for the skin
taking supplements (high potency E or HPE), or getting vitamin E from food is believed to have antioxidant properties and may help the skin

L-Carnitine
This is reported to help repair skin damage from acne, irrespective of the age you are now.

Zinc
Found in egg, mushrooms, nuts and whole grains and is great for wound healing

Selenium
A trace mineral found in most soils, and absorbed by a variety of vegetables. Also commonly found in godd multivitamins. Also good for the skin's health.