Zinc for acne

[Jinjer]

i prefer to apply it topically...

 

[ivette]

i've been taking 50mlg of zinc once a day and it helps my acne alot.

 

[Hi Im Mandy]

^oooh thats encouraging to hear /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xXxBeckyxXx]

I need help, i went to the health store today to get some zinc but theres different types of zinc, does it matter which one i get?

 

[Kathy]

I just used to take regular old zinc. Nothing added. What different types are you talking about?

 

[xXxBeckyxXx]

Erm well when i was looking there would be bottles sayin zinc, but under the label zinc there would be all different names which i cant remember, there was none which just said zinc.

 

[mojojovie]

Any side effects of the zinc?

 

[Michee]

Thanks great info

 

[patricia69]

30 mg of zinc in the walgreens only $5.00 natures made is the brand.

 

[Lauren]

I also just started taking zinc a few days ago for acne. It's great to hear that it has worked for some of you, I really hope it helps me! Also, I've read that while taking zinc supplements you need to take copper with it because zinc lowers your copper... just fyi!

 

[humali]

Thanks for the info

 

[dreamgirl_leah]

I am going to look into taking some of this. What is the max daily dose? I will have to see how much is in my multi vitamin that I am not real good about taking!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lexa]

I've been taking zinc for a few weeks now, but I have yet to notice a difference in my skin. I expect that is down to the fact I sometimes forget to take a dose though. Hopefully by taking it everyday rather then when I remember I may actually begin to see a difference.

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[Kathy]

I took 100mg and never had a problem. JMO, but I don't think 30mg is enough. But, if people want to start lower and see if it works, then if not I'd try going up a bit with the strength.

 

[tigrisjasmine]

Wow, awesome thread... I think I'd heard this about zinc before but forgot about it! Thanks for the post!

My thoughts too. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sgoofi]

The results of zinc usually take a month or two. I've been taking zinc for almost a year and it does work. I still break out, but previously, I would have cystic pimples. Now, I just get white papules that heal within 3 days.

 

[shar]

Zinc oxide (flowers of zinc) can be used as an astringent, antiseptic and protective in skin diseases. It help heals skin disorders. Its is also can be found in foundatin cake makeup, nail whiteners, protective face paks, rouge, shaving creams and white eye shadow, and dusting powders.

Shar

 

[vtmom]

check out this link - the zinc in head and shoulders classic clean shampoo helps to clear acne - i've tried it and it really does help /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i don't use it all the time - only when i'm extra oily and have some blemishes to dry up.

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[vtmom]

good luck! I hope it works for you.

 

[shar]

I might also add that Zinc tablets are very good for acne for some individuals. Zinc tablets help reduce inflammation of lesions in many individuals that have acne. The application I suggest routinely is at least two 100mg of zinc per day. Since this is a nonprepscription item it can easily be added to your routine. Zinc doesn't always work for everyone But the zinc tablets should be taken for at least thirty to sixty days. If you begin to notice an improvement, continue the zinc suplements for six months. If you do not see any benefit, discontinue it. The real key to treating acne is topical but there is always one exception to the rule and zinc works. Zinc does not work on blackheads or whiteheads so that should be treated with non-comedogenic (non-acne causing masques) or glycolic acids.

Shar