What side effects are there when using over-the-counter skin whitening supplements?

The simple answer is that there are no supplements that have been proven to prevent acne. High glycaemic index foods e. g. sweet drinks, desserts and dairy products have been implicated in aggravating acne, so do avoid them [1]. To prevent acne, here are some ways you can ensure you do: cleanse the face twice daily with a gentle cleanser, eat healthily, reduce stress, avoid heavy make-up, avoid squeezing out blackheads, use maintenance therapy nightly such as tretinoin and differin. Superficial chemical peeling done regularly will also help prevent acne and improve your complexion.

Hi, In short, no. Food and supplements generally do not affect healing after CO2 laser treatment in a healthy person with no underlying nutritional deficiency. Alcohol may cause flushing and make the post-laser redness more obvious. This may be disturbing to the patient so alcohol intake should be reduced. More important factors that may result in poorer healing after CO2 laser treatment that should be avoided include UV exposure, smoking, early use of make-up before the skin has fully healed, unnecessary touching of the affected skin and picking on the scabs.