Zinc Acne Treatments - Two Different Approaches
Topical Zinc Acne Treatments
Zinc oxide is applied topically and can greatly reduce sebum and oils on the area of skin affected by acne. Zinc oxide has a variety of other healing functions as it is a component of calamine lotion and barrier cream (used to treat some rashes). Zinc oxide is also commonly used to treat skin conditions like diaper rash, chapped skin, and minor burns.
Zinc oxide can be harmful to an unborn child and should not be taken during pregnancy or during nursing. Also do not use this product if you are allergic to zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petroleum jelly, parabens, mineral oil, or wax.
Oral Zinc Acne Treatments
Orally ingesting zinc gluconate each day can also effective fight acne by reducing inflammation in your body’s cells. However, zinc in this form is usually available via prescription because it deals more with regeneration of body tissues and prevention of zinc deficiencies in the body rather than regulation of the skin’s oil glands. It is not known if zinc gluconate can negatively affect pregnant women or unborn children, so it is best to avoid use during pregnancy or nursing.
Zinc gluconate is naturally found in all human tissues, and accordingly supplements are safe for indigestion according to the Food and Drug Administration. However, you should not take more than 100mg of zinc each day, as overly excess amounts can be toxic.
For acne treatments, zinc oxide would be the product to try first not only because of easily availability but because it pertains more to reducing oils in the skin and therefore reducing acne severity.
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