Fish Oil and Acne

Acne occurs when your glands produce too much oil, resulting in bacteria just under the skin. This causes red and inflamed areas. Acne can be caused by hormonal changes, clogged pores and inflamed oil glands. Using fish oil to cure acne is a home remedy that has no dangerous side effects. Fish oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it an anti-inflammatory product that also helps reduce redness, regulates hormone production and can reduce stress, another cause of acne. Fish oil works best for mild to moderate acne cases.

Get a supply of soft gel fish oil capsules, which are available over the counter. Look for capsules that are 1 g each.

Begin by taking one capsule a day. Watch for any allergic reactions or side effects, such as redness or more breakouts, before increasing your dosage.

Increase your dosage to two to three capsules per day after a week. Instead of taking the capsules all at once, spread the capsules out throughout the day in order to get the maximum benefit.