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Currently, I’m about 98% clear (I have two pimples, but they’re vanishing fast). I’m not exactly sure what’s caused this but there are a few things I’ll mention. And, I’m not considering this “done” because this can just be a clear era that’ll pass—I don’t know.
First and foremost, I changed my diet drastically. I don’t drink soda or coffee; I don’t eat cookies, candy, cake, pie, (etc., though of course it’s fine occasionally); I don’t eat red meat. And, with every meal I include fruits or vegetables. I also drink a hell of a lot more water. I think that’s a huge (!) factor in my clear skin.
Second, I’ve been taking a lot of supplements that are supposed to contribute to clearer skin: vitamins A, E, B5, C, and Zinc and milk thistle.
Third, I have been using zinc oxide topically, which I know for a fact has made a tremendous difference. It’s brightened my old scars-helped loads just “disappear”-and it’s shortened the healing time of current pimples. They now go away overnight, sometimes within hours.
Also, I still use olive oil and honey.
Hope this helps someone :)
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So, I normally have about a dozen pimples on my face. I know, disgusting. But right now I only have three and a big ole scar. I’m attributing this relative clearness to the supplements I recently started taking (vitamin A, B5, E, and zinc).
Tomorrow I’m going to buy zinc oxide cream because I’ve heard that does wonders for current acne and acne scars. I’ll keep you posted.
I’m doing this for my skin and overall health. I hope it doesn’t increase the need for potty breaks. But, oh well.
