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Most of us who deal with pesky blemishes or consistent acne will try just about anything to make it all go away. However, there are so many products out there that claim to be the solution to stubborn acne that it's hard to determine what will actually help you say goodbye to pimples. One solution many are reaching for lately is an unexpected choice: fish oil.

You may think of fish oil as a not-so-tasty supplement with lots of benefits for your overall health. Recently, skin-care enthusiasts have been raving about how they believe fish oil has helped . Given fish oil has so many components that do nothing but impact the body positively, there's a great chance it can do the same for your skin, right? There are various , spot treatments, and that many swear by to tackle their stubborn acne, from small breakouts to .



So is fish oil actually the key to helping get rid of your acne? We spoke with a dermatologist to help us understand whether or not fish oil helps with acne. , MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Btwn Skincare. Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and comes from oily fish such as tuna, anchovies, mackerel, and herring.

"Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning they have to come from the diet — the body does not make them — and are crucial to overall health," dermatologist Brooke Jeffy, MD, tells PS. You can incorporate fish oil into your routine in a few ways. However, the most common is taking a supplement.

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