Vitamin B5 for Acne

By VIBRANT BEAUTY

Acne is a skin disease that commonly causes what is most referred to as pimples. They are formed when the hair follicles in the pores of the skin become clogged and most of them emerge on the upper torso. There seems to be no one that is immune to the condition, whether young or old, though it is much more common in teenagers. Numerous studies have still not concluded exactly what it is that causes acne. We know that hormonal changes seem to initiate it in many people (as seen in teenagers and pregnancy), and there are many old-wives’ tales about the possible causes of acne. Some say sugar, others say oily foods cause acne, and still even more believe that uncleaned skin is a major cause of acne, but the truth be told, there is little to no evidence at all that any foods or hygiene matters play a major role in the problem we know as acne. There are some things we can do to help treat the symptoms though, and taking Vitamin B5 for acne is one of them.

The Vitamins B family of nutrients play an important role in the production of healthy skin. Vitamin B cream can be used as a topical ointment in the fight against acne. Used daily, Vitamin B cream works to hydrate the skin as it evens the ph level. It should be applied daily after thoroughly washing the skin.It also works to increase blood flow to the body’s tissues which is also important because Vitamin B is not stored by the body and is in constant need of its supply. The use of Vitamin B3 cream is important to avoid the production of pigmentation and dark spots on the skin that can be caused by acne. A severe lack of Vitamin B may also lead to hair loss and greasy skin, and though there is no conclusive proof that these problems lead to acne, we are certain that clogged pores are a problem that do lead to the eruptions of the skin.

Taking Vitamin B5 for acne has become popular over the years due to some studies done in the 1990’s, and though no conclusion can be drawn as to the cause of acne, the B5 vitamin is prescribed on the principle that diets higher in fat can cause problems if they are not properly broken down by the body. These reserve un-metabolized fats then lead to acne breakout. It is believed that if body fat is not metabolized and broken down, it will then lead to deposits in  the sebaceous glands that are then clogged, and hence the acne appears. Vitamin B5 is taken for acne because it constricts the body’s manufacture of sebum and that it claims to fame in the fight against acne.