This is a great question and causes so much confusion over hormone-related acne! Unfortunately, blood tests can be pretty useless when it comes to working out which exact hormones are the issue. The reason basic blood panels don’t give enough information is because a blood test takes a single snapshot of your current hormone profile. Not only does this snapshot change every single day, for some hormones like cortisol it changes multiple times throughout the day! This makes it very difficult ...
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Acne Q&A: How to Balance Hormonal Acne Naturally
I recently asked my Instagram followers to send me their questions on hormonal acne, so in today’s video, we’re talking about skin and hormones and I’m sharing the best ways to combat hormonal acne naturally and effectively! https://youtu.be/YTdc5v9tFZk Acne Q&A: How to Balance Hormonal Acne Naturally In this video, we cover the following questions: Which hormones are responsible for acne?What’s are the signs that my acne is caused by hormone imbalances?How long should I stick ...
Evening Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin
In this video, I'm sharing my evening skin care routine for those with acne, oily skin and PCOS, plus the skin care products that I rely on each night to keep my skin clear, smooth and healthy. Everyone's skin has unique needs but for those with acne and oily skin, there are certain ingredients to seek out in your skin care routine that can make a real difference to breakouts and skin texture. Evening Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin https://youtu.be/Drziq12yDP4 Products ...
Morning Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin
Everyone's skin has unique needs but for those with acne and oily skin, there are certain ingredients to seek out in your skin care routine that can make a real difference to breakouts and skin texture. In this video, I'm sharing my morning skin care routine for those with acne, oily skin and PCOS, plus the skin care products that I rely on to keep my skin clear and healthy. Morning Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin https://youtu.be/suqy3DtzY_M Products ...
Sensitive skin and acne? How to repair your skin barrier
If your skin tingles, burns, goes red or just generally feels irritated after using products with acids, then it could mean that your skin barrier function (also know as the acid mantle) isn't strong enough and using products targeted at acne such as AHA and BHA acids on your face could be making things worse. Is your acne prone skin too sensitive for acids? Our skin is generally slightly acidic with a pH of between 4.5 and 5.5. At this level, its barrier function is most effective, ...
9 refined sugar free treats to try for Halloween
We know sugar is terrible for our skin, and if you don’t, then you’ll want to check out this post here. In short, sugar is super inflammatory and can spike your blood sugar levels, triggering an increased production of insulin and IGF-1 to help balance things out. This surge of insulin and IGF-1 will, in turn, trigger a release of androgen hormones – one of the key hormones causes acne breakouts! An excess of androgens means that our skin will produce too much sebum, which will then lead to ...
What causes damp heat and acne?
Damp heat and acne in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), damp heat and acne are two issues that are often closely linked. This post looks at how damp heat can cause digestive problems within our body that can lead to acne and also how you can reduce internal heat and dampness by just making a few small changes to your daily routine! How is internal 'damp' created? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, internal ‘dampness’ is thought to be caused by sluggish ...
The five best supplements for acne
I’m going to be honest here, you’re probably going to be ultra disappointed with this blog post. If you’re expecting to discover some miracle acne supplement that's going to cure your acne in a week then I’m afraid I’m going to let you down big time... In this blog post, I’m talking about the BASIC five supplements you needs to start taking today in order to clear your acne. These supplements are all widely known and very common, there are no secret herbs being revealed here! You might be ...
Why does coming off The Pill cause acne?
One of the most common reasons for a sudden outbreak of moderate to severe adult acne is coming off the pill. But why does coming off the pill cause acne? I hear so many stories from women who had perfect skin until coming off the contraceptive pill, then all hell broke loose! The contraceptive pill is such a controversial topic. For the past 50 years it’s been dished out by GPs left, right and centre to help women plan childbirth, reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, prevent menstrual migraines ...
Are you getting enough fat? 4 HFLC bloggers reveal all
In this post, we’re talking about how much fat is enough. Are you eating enough fat? Many of you are relying on a tonne of carbs to get your through each day, but unfortunately, all these excess carbs (yes, even ‘healthy’ whole grains) are contributing to blood sugar imbalances, digestive issues and ultimately, your acne. Are you getting enough fat? Chances are you’re not! Dietary fat is so important for healthy hormones and therefore acne-free, clear skin yet so many of us aren’t eating ...