MNI Skinvance 60 Tabs

SkinVance + Zinc from the Medical Nutritional Institute works on skin from a hormonal angle. High insulin levels stimulate the oil glands and raise androgens, which is why breakouts along the jawline, dark patches, facial hair and thinning scalp hair so often accompany PCOS, the teenage years and menopause. Each SkinVance tablet provides the Inoline-F blend of 1000mg inositol in the 40:1 myo- to D-chiro ratio, active folate, choline and French lilac, together with beta-carotene, vitamins B6, B12 and D3, iodine, magnesium, selenium and zinc. A separate zinc gluconate tablet adds 17.5mg of zinc, which calms inflammation and blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the skin. It is suitable for men and women and can be used alongside medical acne treatment. Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol act as second messengers for insulin inside the cell, improving the body's response to insulin. In women with PCOS this helps restore regular ovulation and lowers excess androgens. Zinc supports the first line of immune defence, helps skin heal and regulates oil production in the skin, which is why it is used for both immune support and breakouts.

If your acne has outlasted your teens and creams only help for a while, the cause may be hormonal and metabolic, not what you are putting on your skin. Addressing insulin and inflammation from within gives your cleanser and creams a fair chance of working.