This blog post looks at the best ways to lower DHT and 5 alpha reductase activity to reduce oily skin and acne. DHT is the strongest androgen in the body and too much of this androgen can cause hair thinning, excess body/facial hair, oily skin and acne. Excess levels occur when an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone or DHEA into DHT. You don't necessarily have to have high levels of testosterone or DHEA to have high levels of DHT - many women have normal testosterone levels ...
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Homemade ghee for acne prone skin
This step by step recipe and infographic shows you how to make clarified butter at home, I also take a look at why ghee is beneficial for acne prone skin! Ghee is a staple ingredient in Indian cooking and an important ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s revered so highly in Indian culture it’s known as “liquid gold”. Ghee is simply made by boiling and simmering the butter until the acne causing proteins and solids, such as whey, casein and lactose are separated and then removed. What remains ...
Is ghee good for acne? Skin benefits of clarified butter
I often get asked if clarified butter or ghee is good for acne and if it’s safe to eat as part of an acne-friendly diet. I mean, ghee is from butter and butter is a dairy product and dairy spells bad news for acne sufferers right? Ghee must be bad for our skin surely? When it comes to dairy, there are a few key reasons why it’s so bad for those prone to acne. Dairy products consist of three key components: fat, proteins and milk sugar. Unfortunately, more and more studies are proving that two ...
How hormones affect acne
This article looks at how hormones affect acne and helps you understand the different types of hormones that are often linked with adult acne. Due to a number of factors including birth control, diet, products we come into contact with every day and blood sugar imbalances more women are suffering from acne in their 20s, 30s and even 40s! As more and more women suffer from acne, they are turning to harsh prescription creams, birth control, antibiotics and harsh cleansing products in a bid to ...
#AcneAwarenessMonth: Everything you wanted to know about hormones and acne
Last week you sent me a tonne of skin care questions, this week I'm answering all your questions on hormone imbalances. You name it, we're talking about it in todays post - we're covering sore boobs, PMS, Endometriosis, veganism and blood testing! **Please note that some of the links on this page are affiliated. This means that if you click through one of these links and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. It doesn’t cost you any extra but it’s these small commissions that help ...
How to reduce alcohol related acne breakouts
This post looks at how to reduce alcohol related acne breakouts. What steps can acne sufferers take to avoid spots after enjoying an alcoholic drink? As it’s officially the festive season and time to start enjoying some quality time with friends and family, I’m sharing my top tips on how to reduce alcohol related acne breakouts and letting you in on some simple tricks to help keep skin clear whilst still enjoy a drink, or two! I’ve spent too many Christmases sacrificing fun in order to stick ...
Best and worst alcoholic drinks for acne
This post looks at the best and worst alcoholic drinks for acne. Which alcoholic drinks are safe for acne and which ones should be avoided? If you haven’t caught up on my previous posts about alcohol and acne then head over to these posts to learn more about the affects alcohol can have on our skin AND some sneaky tricks to help you avoid any post-party breakouts! Alcohol & acne: does alcohol cause acne? How to reduce alcohol related acne breakouts Best and worst alcoholic drinks for ...
Alcohol and acne: does alcohol cause acne?
This post looks at the relationship between alcohol and acne. Does alcohol cause acne and what issues can acne sufferers face after excessive drinking? With the Christmas festivities looming upon us, I thought it was about time I wrote a post for all of you with burning questions about alcohol and acne. What’s the real truth? Does alcohol cause acne? In this post I’m going share the key reasons why alcohol can upset your skin and next week I’ll be sharing the best alcoholic drinks for ...
Why Does Acne Get Worse In Winter?
I'm talking about the three key reasons why acne flares up more during the colder months, plus I share my top tips on how to avoid winter breakouts. Hands up if you've noticed your skin has started to freak out over the last couple of months? I know mine has! After a summer of my skin being the clearest is has been since I was 11 years old...I suddenly started getting some jaw breakouts around October and many of my friends started complaining about their skin playing up too...so it ...
How to get rid of acne breakouts …fast!
Today I’m talking about the best natural ways to get rid of acne breakouts and give my top tips to heal cystic acne breakouts quickly and safely. When a cystic breakout appears it can feel like the world is about to end. It’s not only the physical pain that can accompany an acne cyst – it’s the emotional pain that can also be difficult to overcome. There have been times when I truly believed my skin was on the right track – I’d gone a few weeks with no new breakouts and I finally felt the ...