Acne Tablets & Supplements

Acne vulgaris is one of the most despised adolescent health complaints, largely due to the fact that it tends to affect the face and ones appearance. Though not all acne strikes during this age-bracket, it can in fact occur later in life. A more extreme form of this condition is cystic acne, which may leave permanent scarring. Acne is an inflammatory skin issue that may also be related to infection of the skin, and hormonal factors as well, diet, and of course psychological stress. There are many natural health supplements that can be used to alleviate the causes of acne, and some that simply help to allow the skin to heal a little faster once the blemishes subside. Blood cleansing herbs, such as Burdock and Marigold, are helpful for this condition, as in traditional herbal medicine a healthy relationship between blood and skin is believed to be essential for the management of this condition. Other natural immune supportive nutrients, such as zinc and vitamin A (retinol), are helpful to support the immune system in fighting off the bacterial infection in the skin. Zinc may also be specifically indicated in order to reduce the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. This latter form of testosterone has been shown to be elevated in the skin in acne vulgaris. Natural anti-inflammatory compounds may also provide some benefit, such as white willow bark and curcumin (found in turmeric).