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 ...
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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 ...
Fluoride & acne: how to detox from fluoride exposure
This article investigates the best ways you can detox from excess fluoride and begin clearing your persistent cystic acne. My first post ended up being crazy long! I got myself into a huge research wormhole on the whole fluoride/acne thang as I just wanted to give you guys as MUCH information as possible…. so ended up splitting the post into two parts. In my previous post I explained how I came across Melissa Gallico’s eye-opening book ‘The Hidden Cause of Acne’ which going deep into the ...
Fluoride & Acne: Is Fluoroderma causing your cystic breakouts?
This article looks at the emerging evidence between fluoride and acne and whether this widespread toxin could be the cause of your cystic breakouts. *SPOILER ALERT* If you’re living in Australia, USA, New Zealand, Hong King or Singapore then the answer is most likely YES! Fluoride & Acne: Is Fluoroderma causing your cystic breakouts? About a year ago I was browsing the internet looking for research and evidence that certain toothpastes could trigger, or at least aggravate, flare ups of ...
Benefits of a vitamin C serum for acne scars and hyperpigmentation
This article looks at the benefits of a vitamin C serum for acne scars and also my recommendations for the best topical vitamin C serums for acne prone skin. If you want to catch up on all my other posts on topical antioxidants you can read the following articles: Why using topical antioxidants for acne, scarring and pigmentation is A MUST! Skin benefits of topical vitamin B3 for acne prone skin Vitamin A & retinoids for acne: Retin A the natural way The best natural ...
Pore clogging ingredients to avoid for acne prone skin
In today’s post I’m talking about all the pore clogging ingredients commonly found in skin care and cosmetics. I’ve also created a FREE handy downloadable list of all the pore clogging ingredients you need to avoid for acne! If you’re struggling with chronic inflamed acne, or those annoying colourless bumps on your skin that just won’t go away – it’s important that you check every ingredient in your beauty cabinet as there are many pore clogging ingredients out there that could be making your ...
Going off birth control? How to avoid acne after coming off the pill
How do you avoid acne after coming off the pill? Can you beat post pill acne AND be free from all the symptoms you suffered from before and during your time on birth control? The answer is yes and I’m hoping this article will provide all the information you need to avoid acne after coming off the pill! Thinking of going off birth control but are terrified of breaking out? There’s so much fear about coming off the pill and what might happen to your acne/weight/hair/moods when you stop taking ...
Vitamin E and clogged pores: 3 reasons you have bumpy skin
Can't get rid of clogged pores? In this post I discuss 3 factors that could be stopping you from getting rid of pesky clogged pores and bumpy skin. The reason we develop tiny bumps and clogged pores is because of sebum oxidisation which occurs when our body is out of balance due to bad skin care (namely harsh acids and detergents), environmental pollution, diet, hormones, stress, gut issues and insulin resistance. These issues cause the good, protective sebum on our skin to oxidise, ‘go bad’, ...
The best natural retinol serums for acne prone skin
This article looks at the best natural retinol serums for acne prone skin and what ingredients you need to look out for, and avoid when adding a topical retinol serum to your natural acne treatment plan. The best natural retinol serums for acne prone skin To find out why retinoids are an effective topical treatment for acne, read: “Retinols & vitamin A for acne: 'Retin A' the natural way” Natural, gentler retinols are much better for your skin long term You may have read in my ...
Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese
I couldn’t give you a scrummy pizza base recipe and not also share my awesome recipe for gooey vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese could I?! This recipe is so simple, just uses a few ingredients and can be kept in the fridge for a week – meaning you can add this delicious creamy cheese to a whole host of delicious recipes! Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese So I’m sure I don’t need to go into too much detail about why it’s best to skip the cow dairy when it comes to healing your acne, ...