Overview
VitaCure B5 Clear Skin is product that – unlike other acne formulas – is not a topical solution. It is also not a capsule, but rather a vitamin liquid that is meant to be swallowed with meals three times a day. Although we were not able to obtain any information on the company that produces VitaCure B5 ClearSkin, the research team at ClearSkinReviews.com was able to research its main ingredient.

Featured Ingredients
VitaCure B5 Clear Skin contains one active ingredient, called d-Calcium Pantothenate, which is a specific form of vitamin B5. This nutrient was the subject of research conducted in 1997 by a Chinese medical doctor named Dr. Lit-Hung Leung. Dr. Leung published a clinical paper, which theorized that giving the body nutritional supplements that could increase production of a specific enzyme would help improve acne in the skin. That enzyme, known as coenzyme A, may help counteract the production of oil that causes acne. Dr. Leung suspected that d-Calcium Pantothenate could be such a nutrient, since limited studies found that it stimulates coenzyme A production. 

This theory does have some merit, since Dr. Leung’s initial first study did show an improvement in acne after consuming several capsules of d-Calcium Pantothenate every day. However, this strategy is not without its drawbacks. First of all, the optimum amount recommended comes out to about 3 teaspoons a day. Even after the initial treatment phase, customers are required to still take about ½ a teaspoon a day to maintain a clear complexion. Not only does this seem inconvenient, but VitaCure’s limited effects do not seem to warrant such a strict regimen. In addition, the initial study was so small (20 people) that it doesn’t mean VitaCure will work for everyone.

Web Site at a Glance
The VitaCure web site is quite simple and has many drawbacks. Although the description of Dr. Leung’s research on d-Calcium Pantothenate is quite clear, we found it to be exactly the same description used by other products with this ingredient (such as Vitaltae) and wonder if the VitaCure people simply copied the material without permission. Although customer testimonials are listed, names or pictures are not included, which seems suspicious. In addition, the only way to get a free supply of product is to send in a testimonial for VitaCure. No free trial is offered 

Pros
- Research on d-Calcium Pantothenate is encouraging, even if it is limited to one small study

Cons
- Web site has many suspect features, including questionable testimonials

- No free trial offered

- Formula does not have a topical component with Salicylic Acid, Silicol Dioxide or other proven ingredients

Summary
Even though Dr. Leung’s initial research on d-Calcium Pantothenate is impressive and encouraging, the fact remains that the study was quite small. In addition, we’re not convinced by VitaCure’s suspect web site, and wonder whether this is simply a “fly by night” operation. Even if you are considering using d-Calcium Pantothenate, we recommend it only as an adjunct to other topical solutions, and would probably select a different product with this ingredient.