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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
The best natural sunscreens for acne prone skin
Now the weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining brighter, I wanted to look at the best natural sunscreens for acne prone skin and which sun cream ingredients people with acne need to avoid to prevent pimples and clogged pores. After coming off the pill, my acne flared up right in the middle of summer and I was absolutely terrified of putting sun cream on my face. So many sun lotions – natural or not – are greasy, thick and horribly sticky…I couldn’t think of anything worse to put ...
How to reduce androgens naturally and clear acne
If you’re struggling with oily skin and acne, you can pretty much guarantee that you also have higher than normal levels of androgens. Excess androgens go hand-in-hand with acne and the only real way to clear blemishes is to reduce androgens within the body. While you may think of testosterone as the main ‘acne baddie’ that needs to be lowered, there’s actually another, more potent, androgen hormone that works alongside testosterone which is the real hormone that causes acne, and that hormone ...
Scarring 101: How to heal acne scars naturally
This article looks at the best ways to heal acne scars naturally for those wanting a safer, healthier alternative to harsh, invasive procedures. These tips will help reduce marks and scars left behind from acne. The best way to heal acne scars naturally, without a doubt, is to give your skin all the lovely nutrients it needs to prevent a scar from forming in the first place AND DON’T PICK! You know the saying prevention is better than cure? Well that saying couldn’t be more spot on when it ...
Heat compress to heal cystic acne breakouts
Today I’m showing you how to make your own heat compress to heal cystic acne breakouts. Heat compresses are not often the first thing you think about when it comes to natural acne treatment but they are one of the most effective ways to reduce inflammation and speed up the healing of cysts and pimples. In my previous post, I shared 6 tips to help heal an acne breakout quickly and one of my favourite ways to banish a breakout is by using a heat compress. Over the past 12 years I’ve tried ...