Why pair Clear Skin with a Probiotic?

Clear Skin Formula nourishes your skin with complexion clearing vitamins, minerals, and botanicals, Daily Balance Pre + Probiotics delivers skin and gut microbiome balance for healthy, glowing skin. They are the perfect pair to get your skin health back on track!

Clear Skin Formula

Nourish your skin from within with vitamins, minerals, and botanicals to address skin health internally and promote a clear complexion.

• A combination of vitamin A plus Betatene®, a natural mixed carotenoid blend. Vitamin A supports healthy skin by reducing sebum production and the buildup of keratinocytes in the follicle.*
• The trace mineral zinc supports skin health and is involved in the proper metabolism of testosterone, the principal androgen involved in acne.*
• Vitamin C is essential for the development of collagen, a protein that provides structural support to the skin.*
• Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of fats in the body including sebum.*
• Chromium improves glucose tolerance and may blunt the effects of a high glycemic index diet. Normal shedding of skin cells is inhibited with a diet high in simple carbohydrates.*
• Bromelain, an enzyme extracted from pineapple and selenium, a trace mineral, both have anti-inflammatory properties.*
• Burdock, Oregon Grape, dandelion and yellow dock contain herbal compounds known for their skin and blood cleansing properties, detoxify the skin.*

Daily Balance Probiotics

• Daily Balance Pre + Probiotics gets your gut health back on track for healthy skin, immune system, digestive health, and regularity. A happy gut is a healthy you!*
• Synbiotic: Physician-formulated with prebiotics and probiotics, this dual approach directly adds the beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract while providing a readily available food supply that supports colony development.
• Includes a broad spectrum of beneficial microorganisms: 8 different species of flora including strains of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus.
• Just two capsules a day provide 16 billion colony forming units (CFUs) to replenish the gut microbiome through enteric-coated capsules that ensure the good bacteria survive the harsh journey through the stomach.
• Prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS) provides the friendly bacteria with a ready source of nutrients to thrive and repopulate the GI tract for an ideal synbiotic formulation.
• Broad-spectrum formula ideally suited for daily use.
• Contains 16 billion live beneficial bacteria per daily dose (2 capsules).

Clear Skin Formula

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules with food. Each individual is unique and nutritional requirements may vary.

Daily Balance Probiotic-8

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily between meals or on an empty stomach. Each individual is unique and nutritional requirements may vary.

WARNINGS: Do not take if safety seal on bottle is broken. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If you are diabetic, pregnant or breast-feeding, seek advice of your physician before using this product.

CLEAR SKIN FORMULA contains Vitamin A. If you are presently taking any vitamin A containing medications for the treatment of acne, please refrain from taking CLEAR SKIN FORMULA until the end of the treatment cycle.

Not manufactured with wheat, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP-certified facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage:  Store in a cool, dark place.

What is the primary benefit of using Clear Skin Formula?
Clear Skin Formula is formulated with nutrients that promote skin health, reduce sebum production, enhance inflammatory control, and have antiseptic properties.

What makes VitaMedica’s Clear Skin Formula product unique?Clear Skin Formula is designed to address each factor contributing to the formation of acne. Although an inflammatory skin condition such as acne can strike at any age, its onset is most often related to a change in hormones, which explains why certain populations including teens and pregnant women are particularly prone to acne breakouts. Excess androgen production can cause the sebaceous glands to excrete more sebum, which in turn clogs the follicle and allows a bacterium called P. acnes to overpopulate. The result is inflammation and acne blemishes in the form of whiteheads or blackheads, depending on whether the pore is closed or open.

Clear Skin Formula contains zinc to help regulate testosterone – the primary hormone involved in sebum production. Vitamin A (carotenoid and palmitate form) promotes normal epithelization of the skin cells and reduces sebum production. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) acts as a natural anti-microbial. Selenium and bromelain are included naturally reduce the inflammation. Finally, Clear Skin Formula includes several herbs which help to detoxify and cleanse the blood and skin.

Can diet affect acne and other skin problems?
Yes. Although hotly debated within the medical community in the past, a growing consensus based on increasing research-based evidence agrees that in addition to genetics, hormones, exercise, and stress, diet can be a major factor in many skin conditions including acne. The skin is often referred to as the third kidney for its role in removing toxins from the body, and studies have shown that some patients with acne have intestinal toxemia (toxins build up in the intestine due to poor nutrition) that may be contributing to their condition. Other studies have found that patients with psoriasis and eczema improved their condition with alpha-linolenic (Omega-3) essential fatty acid supplementation. It simply makes sense that the quality of nutrients consumed will affect the quality of an individual’s skin.

Who should use Clear Skin Formula?
Clear Skin Formula is indicated for patients with non-cystic acne. The product is suitable for patients 12 years or older. This nutraceutical is ideal for individuals who do not eat a well-balanced diet on a consistent basis. Because of the poor dietary habits of people who are 15-30 years of age, Clear Skin Formula is particularly well-suited for patients in this age group.

 Who should not use Clear Skin Formula?
Nutritional supplements have an excellent safety track record. However, certain individuals should seek the advice of their doctor before beginning any nutritional supplement program particularly diabetics, pregnant or lactating women. Clear Skin Formula contains vitamin A (palmitate). If you are presently taking a vitamin A containing medication for the treatment of acne, refrain from taking Clear Skin Formula until 6 months after the end of the treatment cycle. Please refer to the Directions section for more information on precautions and contraindications.

How do prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications for acne differ from nutritional supplements?
Prescription and OTC acne medications can have powerful activity – with significant side effects. Natural medicines tend to be milder, safer, and far less likely to cause negative reactions. Many topical treatments for the care of acne and inflammatory disorders of the skin have been shown to be effective, and yet are limited by only targeting the outermost layers of the skin. The skin is incredibly good at preventing potential pathogens from entering the body, which also means it is extremely difficult for the active ingredients in topical products to penetrate the deeper layers of the dermis. Therefore, it makes sense to use a bi-directional approach that addresses both the external and internal causes behind the formation of acne blemishes by coupling high-quality topicals with a wholesome diet and supplements.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with vitamin A. Why is vitamin A important for acne?
Vitamin A plays a role in skin health because it is needed for the maintenance and repair of epithelial tissue, which forms the skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A stimulates the growth of the base layer of the skin cells. It also helps cells to differentiate normally and gives them their structural integrity. Vitamin A plays such an important role in dermal health that many topical acne medications are derivatives of this vitamin.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with vitamin C. Why is vitamin C important for acne?
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the development of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body.  Collagen provides structural support to the skin.  Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant that works in concert with vitamin E to protect cells from free-radical damage.  Research published in 2006 found that reactive oxygen species can damage skin and increase inflammation and scarring related to acne. Ingesting or applying vitamin C may help ward off these damaging free-radicals.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with vitamin E. Why is vitamin E important for acne?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of fats in the body.  The oxidation of sebum, damaged by bacterial growth, may be responsible for the inflammatory aspects of acne.  Vitamin E prevents irritating oxidation of sebum.  Vitamin E is important for the proper functioning of vitamin A, a key acne vitamin.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with vitamin A from palmitate and a carotenoid source (Betatene®). Why are both forms provided?
Both forms are provided to ensure safety and efficacy. As a fat-soluble nutrient, vitamin A is stored in the liver and fatty tissue of the body. This creates a concern if too much of this vitamin is taken over time (e.g. upwards of 50,000 IUs daily for over 3 months). Clear Skin Formula is formulated with a modest dose of vitamin A (12,500 IUs total), provided in both the palmitate (7,500 IUs) and carotenoid (5,000 IUs) form. While palmitate is directly utilized as vitamin A, carotenoids must convert into vitamin A to be used by the body. The conversion process for the few carotenoids that have pro-vitamin A activity is not very efficient. For example, six to twelve times more beta-carotene is required to convert into one retinol unit of vitamin A activity. That is why toxicity is not an issue with a carotenoid source. By providing both preformed vitamin A (palmitate) and a natural, mixed blend of carotenoids (Betatene®), Clear Skin Formula delivers an efficacious, yet safe dose of vitamin A to support healthy skin function.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with zinc. Why is zinc important for acne?
Zinc is a trace mineral that is essential for protein synthesis and collagen formation. Zinc is involved in the proper metabolism of testosterone, the principal hormone involved in the genesis of acne through its role in sebum production. The mineral is also involved in vitamin A function, wound healing, immune system activity, inflammatory control, and tissue regeneration.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with selenium. Why is selenium important for acne?
Selenium is an antioxidant that works to protect other antioxidants such as vitamin E and is important in keeping tissues elastic. Research has also shown that a deficiency in selenium may play a role in inflammatory conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Selenium functions in glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme which is very important in preventing the inflammation of acne.

 Clear Skin Formula is formulated with chromium. Why is chromium important for acne?
Chromium is a trace mineral that works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar and is needed for energy. Chromium also improves glucose tolerance and enhances insulin sensitivity. This is important for some acne patients who do not metabolize sugar properly.

I noticed in the Supplement Facts panel the word chelate after each mineral. What does chelate mean?
In general, our bodies absorb vitamins without much difficulty, but minerals are not absorbed as well. Chelation is a process that combines a mineral with an amino acid. This process of chelation enhances the absorption of minerals by fooling the body into thinking it is absorbing the amino acid attached to the mineral. The mineral is pulled into the body along with the amino acid, ensuring its absorption. Chelated minerals are more expensive because of the extra step required to attach the amino acid to the mineral. However, this expense is worth it due to the improved absorption.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with bromelain. Why is bromelain important for acne?
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme (digests protein) that is extracted from the stem of the pineapple. Bromelain contains compounds that support a healthy inflammatory response.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with MSM. Why is MSM important for acne?
MSM or methylsulfonylmethane is a natural form of organic sulfur that is necessary for collagen synthesis. MSM is critical in building the sulfur amino acids methionine and cysteine. MSM is also a natural antiseptic that works as an antimicrobial. MSM enhances tissue pliability and encourages the repair of damaged skin. By keeping skin cells soft, MSM allows the skin to detoxify. The combination of MSM and vitamin C works faster to heal wounds.

Clear Skin Formula is formulated with several herbs. Why are these herbs included and what is their importance for acne?
The skin has several functions including temperature regulation, protection of the underlying tissues, fat storage, and immunity. Along with the kidneys, the skin also plays a role in eliminating toxins from the body. In fact, the skin is often referred to as the “third kidney”. The elimination of toxins through the skin can promote the development of acne. Herbs like burdock, dandelion, yellow dock, and Oregon grape are included in Clear Skin Formula for their potent cleansing properties of the skin and blood.