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4.1/5
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4.7/5

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4.3/5 (113 votes)
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4.0/5 (101 votes)

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Margaret, Washington DC
Aug 16th, 2009
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Pros:AMAZING! In 10 DAYS MY SKIN WAS COMPLETELY CLEAN AND SMOOTH. I WAS MORE ACNE FREE THEN I HAVE EVER BEEN...EVER!
Cons:If you take it on an empty stomach....you can throw up and feel VERY sick.
Bottom Line:I started using it 2 weeks ago. After using it once a day every day for 10 days, my skin was SO SMOOTH and absolutly NO acne. NO JOKE. Also, my skin had a glow, it looked tan, And my cheeks looked very blushy in a cute way. TRY THIS! For the first couple days it doesent seem to work, but just keep using it consistently and in 10 days you will see a difference!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Margaret has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderate
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jordan, ireland
Aug 16th, 2009
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Pros:it took about a week notice a change and yes it does work to reduce the size of ne pimples forming and i dont get knowhere near as much inflammotory acne. it helped clear redmarks on one side o my face . very cheap to buy nothing to lose.
Cons:not a cure for acne. doesnt work on some types of spiots around my chin:(
Bottom Line:yes it is defineitly worth getting and its cheap and it will help your acne by a good bit makes spots much smaller and dryed out so definetly i would reccomend it!! but just dont expect a full cure
Recommended:Yes
Usage:jordan has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:1.94
Acne severity:moderate
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g, chicago, IL
Aug 10th, 2009
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Pros:i used with differin .1% gel, aczone, and cerave hydrating cleanser and so far, its been 4 days using those products and 3 using the zinc and i feel so confident.
Cons:nothing
Recommended:Yes
Usage:g has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, usa
Jul 27th, 2009
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Pros:clears acne, reduces redness, and gives a healthy glow FAST. also great for overall health
Cons:stomach ache if not taken with LOADS of food
Bottom Line:i took 50mg of zinc for the first time last night after dinner and when i woke up this morning my face looks better than it has in months. i also noticed that my chronically dry legs that i have been dealing with since preschool look alot less cracked/ashy. i cannot belive the affect that zinc has had on my skin in only 12 hours. you have NOTHING to lose by taking a zinc supplement
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Orange County, USA
Jul 25th, 2009
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Pros:-May have prevented more acne. I've been getting literally none in the past week(s) or so.
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Cons:-Didn't reduce oily skin.
Bottom Line:I wanted to take zinc b/c i found it helps control hormones, reduce oily skin, etc. It didn't do much for my oily skin. i am currently taking 60 mg, you really shouldnt exceed 100mg.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:very light
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fionn, ireland
Jul 24th, 2009
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Pros:reduced acne flareups, better than tearing ur face off with cleansers and spot creams, just a little bit of soap everymorning and evening.
Cons:tummy a little upset the first day
Bottom Line:have been taking zinc tablets for three days now and to treat cystic spots and it seems to be working a treat recommended highly.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:fionn has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Alyssa, VT
Jul 11th, 2009
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Pros:Works really well at diminishing pimple size and helps reduce redness. Much less acne after a week or two.
Cons:If you don't take it with food it can make you sick, possibly poop out blood.
Bottom Line:I have been taking Zinc for about two weeks now and it already works great. I would take this for the rest of my life if I have to.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Alyssa has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:light
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Mbss, MA
Jun 29th, 2009
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Pros:easy to take, works without side effects, natural, helpes even with cysts
Cons:none?
Bottom Line:for sure worth a try! really speeds up the skin healing process.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Mbss has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderate
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3 of 3 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Anonymous
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Pros:makes zits smaller, fewer, and faster-healing this took about 3-4 weeks to start working. Then I tried upping the dosage and started getting symptoms of iron deficiency. I'm a long-time vegetarian (borderline vegan), so I think i need zinc.
Cons:can cause anemia if iron absorption is a problem, can cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach.
Bottom Line:25-50 mg / day may be helpful to those who have a zinc deficiency. These might include vegetarians and especially vegans. Be sure to take an iron supplement and/or eat iron-rich foods while taking this as, over time, it can cause an iron deficiency. If you take both zinc and iron, take them at different times during the day b./c they can affect each other's absorption.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:9.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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problemsolvr, Nebraska
Jun 17th, 2009
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Pros:Have taken this for 2 weeks now and have not noticed an improvement. It hasn't made me nauseous in the least, tho. Maybe I should take more than 100mg then...
Cons:None
Bottom Line:Hasn't worked yet.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:problemsolvr has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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