Natural health: My teenage son has bad acne, how can he heal it?

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Zinc is what the body needs to improve skin integrity, especially in healing and scar repair. Zinc even plays a role in the regulation of oil production in the skin.

Zinc is what the body needs to improve skin integrity, especially in healing and scar repair. Zinc even plays a role in the regulation of oil production in the skin.

My teenage son has severe acne on his face which is leaving scars. He is self-conscious about it and watches his diet, cutting out most sugary foods. What else can he do to help the acne to heal?

The remedy I am going to suggest is not only crucial for skin health and repair, it is also super important for teenage boys. Zinc is a key nutrient for boys during a time of rapid physical growth, hormonal and sexual health demands on the body, and immune support. 

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