It’s the age old question: why do you always break out right before a big event? While we may never know for sure (although we think it might be stress), we can break down the potential reasons why you’re experiencing consistent (and totally frustrating acne).
Acne is the most common of skin diseases, affecting 85 per cent of Australians aged 15 to 24 years old (source: The Australian College of Dermatologists). And while the percentage drops significantly over 24, it’s not uncommon to experience adult acne. So, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got your skin care routine in order (top notch cleanser and a list of actives), and you could also consider incorporating a skin-supporting supplement into your routine.
When it comes to taking supplements, doctors know best. And while we might be able to point you in the direction of the market’s most popular options, we want to make sure that you speak to your doctor before starting any new supplements. So check out our skin-supporting suggestions and then check in to a doctor’s appointment to find out exactly what’s best for you…
2024’s Top 3 Supplements For Acne
- SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control, $56.95, Healthy Life
- Vida Glow Clear Capsules, $85, Vida Glow
- Swisse Acne Support, $39.99, Chemist Warehouse
Vitamins For Acne
SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control
From $56.95 at Healthy Life
Look, we’ll level with you. Treating an acne-prone skin type does not come in a one size fits all package, as everyone’s skin is dealing with unique issues. That’s why we recommend using different skin care for different issues. And the same was to be said for taking supplements; find the formula that fits for you. That was until SkinB5 came out with their skin-saving ‘skin from within’ range. These tablets not only work to treat a wide range of skin issues but they also aim to help you maintain clear, calm skin and work to reduce visible scarring.
Want to read more? Read SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control Reviews here…
Key features:
- Aussie-owned and made
- Vast range of ingredients for a wider range of skin-saving benefits
- Works to relieve inflammation
Available at:
- $48.40 (usually $56.95) from Healthy Life
- $45.56 (usually $56.95) from Look Fantastic
- $56.95 from Priceline
Vida Glow Clear Capsules
From $85 at Vida Glow
If you’re struggling with blemishes, it’s worth noting that a lot of skin concerns come from within. No literally. Inner health impacts outer health and having good gut flora shows on your skin. That’s why Vida Glow has made sure to jam-pack probiotics, omega-3 and vitamins into these tablets. AcuSolveä works to improve symptoms of inflammation, along with aiming to improve your skin’s microbiome. So, if you’re looking for a two-for-one kind of tablet, this could be it!
Key features:
- Contains AcuSolveä to help gut health and skin microbiome
- Suitable for all skin types
- Formulated with probiotics to increase inner health
Available at:
- $85 from Vida Glow
- $85 from Adore Beauty
- $85 from Sephora
Swisse Acne Support
From $39.99 at Chemist Warehouse
There’s been a big social media driven push to ‘eat your skin care’ and no they definitely don’t mean literally, but rather finding foods that contain the same ingredients as our skin-saving skin care and incorporating them into our diet. Another way to go about that push is to incorporate acne supplements into our routines. The Swisse acne support tablets incorporate superstar active niacinamide which when taken orally can also help to boost energy levels. Clear skin and feeling full of beans? What more could you want?!
Want to read more? Read Swisse Acne Support Reviews here…
Key features:
- Film coated tablets
- Ingredients work to provide free radical support
- Aims to support wound healing
Available at:
- $31.99 (usually $39.99) from Chemist Warehouse
- $39.99 from Swisse
- $19.99 (usually $36.99) from Priceline
Ultra Nature Skin Clear
From $39.99 at Healthy Life
Getting a blemish is a hard pill to swallow, but it doesn’t have to literally be. These chewable lozenges make taking your skin supplements a breeze. These lozenges have been designed to allow for maximum ingredient absorption, so you know you’re getting the most out of it. Working to not only fight away acne, these tablets are hard at work ensuring your skin regenerates as firm and supple.
Key features:
- Developed for maximum absorption
- Chewable lozenge
- Reduces the formation of free radicals
Available at:
- $39.99 from Healthy Life
- $35.95 from Respect Health
- $39.99 from Ultra Nature
Software Skin Acne Supplement
From $54 at Priceline
With a range specifically designed to individual needs, Software Skin knows how to create a personalised product. The clinical-grade products come with expert advice (and formulation) to give your skin exactly what it needs. But sometimes we need to hit blemishes where it hurts, soo the scientist behind the leading Australian skin care company thought it best to put their pharmaceutical knowledge to focus on creating good skin from the inside. And from there we get these irritation-minimising, helpfully-healing supplements.
Key features:
- Aims to support collagen production
- Works to combat all types of acne
- Cruelty-free formula
Available at:
What causes blemishes?
Look we get it, having a blemish can feel like the end of the world (especially as an adult). While you may want to blame yourself, sometimes it just comes down to genetics. So what’s the cause of ‘em? Now if we could diagnose every single bump on everybody’s faces we’d have truly cracked the code. The main causes of blemishes are hormones (ever noticed a breakout the week before your period?), clogged pores and poor diets thankfully most of those we can work on.
How do you treat blemishes?
Well, first off you’ll have to assess (and accept) the problem. No, you don’t need to be shunned for a few blemishes across your face, but you do need to speak up about them. So, if your skin errs on the side of hormonal, we’ll be needing you to speak to your doctor to get help. But for the sake of clogged pores, a simple addition of an exfoliant can help to open them up and work away the built up sebaceous oils. Of course, adding in a skin-saving serum here, and working with a deep-reaching device there will definitely help cleanse out your skin. But it’s also important to focus on your diet (and especially your water intake – we’re talking 2L a day). Make sure you’re getting enough fruits and vegetables and enjoy excessively oil foods in moderation.
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Do you deal with blemishes? What’s your blemish-treating routine?
