Before we go anywhere, I just want to say that PMS is NOT normal! If you’re struggling with pre-menstrual symptoms, no matter how mild, it is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right! PMS symptoms, whether it’s moodiness, acne, sore boobs or sugar craving, it can all be put down to one hormone, progesterone. Or more accurately, lack of progesterone! For women, progesterone is important for the regulation of menstruation. Your body produces progesterone when you ovulate. If you ...
Hormones
My hormonal acne is genetic so there’s nothing I can do…right?
Not at all! While you may have a set of genes that makes you more sensitive to inflammation in the skin or the ability to produce skin cells at a faster rate which can make your skin more prone to congestion, it doesn’t mean that you have to live with acne – I’m a perfect example of that! I have a fun cocktail of genetic traits, PCOS and Coeliac disease, an auto-immune condition which means my body is super-prone to inflammation and my skin turns over so quickly that my skin can get congested ...
My acne blood tests show normal, what does this mean?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...