Ingredients

Created by a former acne sufferer, for acne sufferers, Skinphoria is currently the only niacin-based, oral skin supplement on the market. Niacin helps the skin with detoxification, chromium and zinc aid in reducing infection and inflammation while the combination of L-Lysine, L-Proline and L-Threonine help the body to produce collagen. 

INGREDIENTS: 

Niacin

Consistently rated 5/5 stars on Acne.org, niacin, also known a vitamin B3, is a more recently discovered remedy to treat acne. Niacin is often used in detoxification programs to remove toxins throughout the body. It improves blood flow through vasodilation, expanding blood capillaries in your body and resulting in a niacin “flush”. This is where the skin may appear to be flushed as blood is closer to the surface. Oil glands are swept clean and toxins are eliminated through this process, including bad bacteria which may be trapped below the skin’s surface. Do not be alarmed by the niacin flush. It is completely safe and harmless. You will feel that you skin is hot, tingly and itchy for approximately 30 minutes (sometimes lasting up to 2 hours in extreme cases). The longer you take niacin consistently, the less severe your flush will become. Studies have shown that taking 500 mg of niacin per day, dramatically improves the condition of acne prone skin. Some people find the niacin flush sensation to be pleasant, however, to decrease the severity of the flush, simply take your supplement on a full stomach and drink plenty of water. 

 

Zinc Glycinate 

While zinc alone isn’t a magical cure-all for acne, it turns out that many acne sufferers are deficient in it. Zinc Glycinate is one of the most bio-available forms of the mineral, zinc, and is therefor most easily absorbed by the body. You want to get between 15 and 30 milligrams of zinc per day in total, so the amount you supplement might depend somewhat on your diet. For most people who need it, supplementing with 10-15 mg of zinc per day is ideal. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of zinc help reduce oil production naturally. Also, a recent study found that zinc facilitates apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is a natural part of your skin renewing itself. If apoptosis is delayed, as in the case of zinc deficiency, skin cells stick together instead of dying and being eliminated like they should, which leads to clogged pores. 

 

Chromium Picolinate

Some call it a "miracle cure" for acne, some call it "chromium picolinate." Chromium is a mineral that regulates insulin and blood sugar level, lowers cholesterol, balances hormones, improves immune function and provides anti-inflammatory relief. A healthy supplementation of chromium is approximately 200 mcg per day. It has also been proven and published that chromium works to alleviate skin of rashes and other irritations if taken in recommended daily doses. Inflamed skin is unhealthy skin, which triggers your body’s production of lubricants (sebum) to sooth the skin, which in turn clogs the pores. Chromium steps in to break that cycle, and individuals who begin taking chromium supplements will notice a marked decrease in not just their acne, but in the rapid – and unhealthy – fluctuation of their blood sugar levels.

 

L-Lysine 

L-lysine and clearing acne go hand in hand. L-lysine is the bioactive, supplemental form of lysine, an essential amino acid of which your body is incapable of manufacturing its own supply. Lysine is the third amino acid which is vital for collagen formation, alongside proline and glycine. Lysine is not only one of the main raw materials for collagen, but it can also inhibit collagen digesting enzymes by blocking their receptor sites in skin tissue. The body’s destruction of existing collagen slows down significantly, even if the skin is furiously pumping out these enzymes. This is particularly useful given that chronically stressed people experience far too much degradation of existing collagen (thanks to cortisol). Maintain a high production of collagen to keep pimples at bay and to heal acne scars by taking 800 mg of L-lysine per day.

 

L-Proline

Proline is a major building block of collagen and elastin. It is an amino acid that provides important benefits in acne and wound healing, cartilage building and in flexible joint and muscle support. It has also been shown to help reduce sagging, wrinkling, and aging of skin resulting from exposure to the sun. Interestingly, only 3 to 4% of the amino acids in human collagen cells are lysine. Proline makes up 17%, while glycine makes up 32%. Proline and glycine are present at the very beginning of collagen formation and are the principle ingredients of procollagen - a collagen template that all other strengthening proteins and structures attach themselves to. For best results, it is recommended to take 200 mg of L-proline per day.

 

L-Threonine

Threonine is an amino acid that supports connective tissues and muscles, and keeps them strong and elastic. It is considered helpful in building strong bones, tooth enamel, and is considered a wound healer. One of the primary functions of L-threonine is to assist in the creation of glycine and serine, two other amino acids that are necessary for the production of collagen, elastin, and muscle tissue. Glycine remains the most important amino acid for an acne-clearing enthusiast. Many people today are deficient in glycine, and a simple 20 mg per day supplementation will do the trick in assisting your body to build collagen. 

 

So there you have it - our list of natural and safe ingredients that are effective at clearing skin of pimples and excess oil. Skinphoria provides best results when combined with a healthy, fresh diet and plenty of sleep. Your skin heals and rebuilds itself best while you catch some ZZZ's!