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1 Vitamin A-Retinoids, derivatives of vitamin A, are used to treat acne and other skin disorders. 2  Retinoids are prescribed by dermatologists both topically and orally. 3  A common type of retinoid used in the oral treatment of acne is isotretinoin. Omega-3 Fatty Acids-Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, chromium, zinc, and selenium are nutrients that may have both anti-acne and mood regulating properties according to an acne study conducted at the Lasky Skin Clinic in 2008.
You can take vitamin C orally or apply it topically. Keeping on top of your vitamin C intake can help you build collagen and prevent scarring. Women need 75 mg of vitamin C daily, and men need as much as 90 mg. Acne-prone teenagers ages 14 to 18 need smaller amounts: 65 mg for girls and 75 mg for boys.itamin C plays an important role in skin repair, including the healing of acne scars. It is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it is not stored in your body, so you must ingest it daily. If you are acne-prone, talk with your dermatologist about vitamin C. She may advise you to take a supplement or use a vitamin C cream.