i've had acne for a long time and tried soo many things. nothing the derm gave me works…so now i'm trying natural stuff. i've read a lot of good reviews online from people who used zinc to clear their acne and i want to give it a try. but what i wanted to know is…
1) what kind of zinc pills should i take? (i heard chelated, but idk)
2) how much do i take a day?
3) is it ok to take wirth birth control pills? (i'm on it for my acne as well as for regulation)

anyone who has used zinc, PLEASE give me advice on what to do….

also, what vitamins could i take that might help my skin?

Multiple points:

1. Take a multiple vitamin with minerals every day. Vitamin A supplemental (25,000 IU) per day may help as well.
2. Topical Zinc is an astringent, and will help dry acne. It is white and obvious: use it only at night.
3. Birth control pills help pubescent acne sometimes.
4. Oral zinc is proven to speed wound healing — one tablet per day should be adequate.

Keep your face cleansed with Dove or another mild soap: never 'rub' your face dry: dab it dry.

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