Nutraceuticals in Acne and Skin Health
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Our outward appearance is more than skin deep. Our skin reflects our internal health, both physical and emotional. Healthy, youthful glowing skin starts from within. Your nutritional status, hormone balance, and overall wellness play a vital role in how your skin looks and functions. At Clarity Acne & Aesthetics, we take a synergistic approach, addressing internal health, gut health and advanced skin treatments to support lasting, visible results.
The best method to obtain the nutrients you need for a radiant complexion is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. This is not always possible, so consuming high quality, medical grade supplements can help balance your natural gut microbiome, build, and strengthen collagen & elastin production, support your immune system, reduce the oiliness of your skin, bring down inflammation, and help kill off acne-causing bacteria.
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Dr. Deborah Quinn, DNP may recommend probiotics as part of a holistic approach to clearer, healthier skin. Supporting a balanced gut microbiome, probiotics can help reduce systemic inflammation, regulate immune responses, and improve nutrient absorption which benefits your skin health. The gut-brain-skin connection impacts conditions like acne, rosacea making probiotics a powerful tool in promoting calm, balanced, and radiant skin from the inside out. Clarity Acne & Aesthetics recommends all patients taking antibiotic take a high-quality probiotic at least two hours before or after the antibiotic.
These healthy bacteria and millions of tiny microorganisms are vital to life have been specifically associated with healthy digestion, reduction of inflammatory acne and improved skin health. Clarity Acne & Aesthetic recommends all patients taking antibiotic take a high-quality probiotic at least two hours before or after the antibiotic.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Fish Oil) promote hydrated healthy skin. Fish oil can help moisturize skin from the inside out, reduce inflammation, and help reduce cholesterol. Clarity Acne & Aesthetic dermatology recommends Fish oil supplementation to patients undergoing Isotretinoin Therapy. Taking Fish oil with your medication can assist with drug absorption thus making your treatment more effective.
Both glucosamine and chondroitin have been proven to improve skin hydration, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by assisting with the formation of collagen in the skin.
Studies show that Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) acts as a sun protectant against UVB-induced sunburns. Vitamin E works synergistically with vitamin C for sun protection.
The efficacy of biotin supplementation is now being debated but is often used to support skin, hair, and nail health.
Niacinamide and nicotinic acid (B3) can be used to reduce inflammation and support skin health. Studies indicate that it is useful in anti-aging, moisturization, reduction of wrinkles and as support for those with acne.
Vitamin A helps reduce the adverse effects acne has on the skin by decreasing inflammation, promoting new skin cell turnover, and protecting against environmental damage. Many medications used to treat acne are Vitamin A derivatives.
The steady decrease in collagen production is a key indicator of skin aging. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and has beneficial effects on the immune system and skin health. Vitamin C helps support collagen production and healthy pigmentation and of the skin.
Zinc is a natural antibiotic that has reduced acne severity in several clinical trials. Zinc has many dermatological applications both topically and orally. It both protects against sun damage and supports overall healthy inflammatory pathways, maximizing skin health and works synergistically with vitamin C.
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Beautiful skin starts here at Clarity Acne & Aesthetic Dermatology in Suffolk, Virginia. Our highly trained medical team of experts will take the time to listen to the issues you are experiencing with your skin and create a customized treatment plan to help you achieve clear, heathy, youthful skin. Contact us today to get started!
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