This article looks at how you can naturally increase progesterone levels for balanced hormones, easier periods and acne free skin! In my previous post I talked about how low levels of progesterone are pretty much to blame for most of your hormonal symptoms – from acne and period pain to sore boobs and anxiety! It’s also a major player when it comes to your fertility and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Read more about why low progesterone has such a huge impact on our hormones and skin ...
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Sun tans, sea + vitamin D for acne
This article looks at the benefits of vitamin D for acne. Does sun exposure and getting a tan improve acne? Or is it actually vitamin D that is key factor to getting rid of spots? When I was growing up and suffering from acne, May and June would often bring comments from friends and family such as “now the summer’s here your spots will clear up” and “all your skin needs is a good summer holiday!” but can all that extra sunlight really cure acne? Sun, sea + vitamin d for acneMany of us ...
Sugar and acne: the (not so) sweet truth
During my journey to clear skin I discovered one of the main culprits for my constant acne was sugar! Sugar and acne go hand and hand so by managing your blood sugar levels, and ultimately quitting sugar will be one of the best things you can do for your hormones and your skin! Quitting sugar will probably be your toughest challenge during your healing. You may not think your addicted to the white stuff but you’ll be surprised how much your body will crave it once you cut it out of your ...
How does constipation cause acne?
This article discusses the link between constipation and acne and asked the question, does constipation cause acne? We also delve into my life long issues with chronic constipation and how constipation may have contributed to my unpredictable acne breakouts over the past 15 years. What’s the link between constipation and acne?When it comes to my chronic constipation, I have literally tried EVERYTHING. I’ve spent years working on my gut health, having numerous tests on a regular basis and ...