Pimples. Those obnoxiously painful and embarrassing red bumps that appear on your face around the age of 13 and that never seem to completely disappear until maybe Menopause (at least that is what my mother told me). They are one of the most common skin ailments and yet, no one really knows exactly what can be done to prevent them in the first place. Dermatologists and acne sufferers of all ranges (mild cases to more extreme) will almost certainly tell you that no matter level of acne that you have, there are some universal rules that you should follow.
Such as? You’ve heard it all before….drink more water, have a consistent skincare routine, decrease your stress levels, moisturize, don’t pick at your skin. The list can go on and on! But, have you noticed how vague all of them sound? I mean, “drink more water” is something everyone should do more of and the benefits of increased water intake are often too numerous to count so naturally, it will more than likely help your skin.
So what kinds of tangible things can you do to prevent breakouts? The answer is probably one that you’ve never heard of before, Zinc! Wait, zinc? Like the mineral found in multi vitamins? Yes. Taking a Zinc supplement is one of the most non talked about methods in the fight against acne. Zinc is a crucial element for overall immune system health, helping to heal and repair damaged tissues and wounds. An internal 24/7 Handyman, this mineral is constantly working inside of your body to reduce inflammation, reduce the amount of sebum/oil that your skin produces, protect skin from harmful UV Sun rays, regenerate cell growth, heal damage and even reduce scar tissue!
So the next time you are in the Vitamin section, pick up a low dose bottle and give it a try! Why? Because Zinc definitely has the ability to help to prevent acne flare-ups and is something that every acne sufferer should consider as one of their weapons in the lifelong fight against Zits! Or at least until you hit Menopause, lol.
Disclaimer: Always consult a doctor prior to taking any new vitamins or supplements.
