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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Best supplements to raise progesterone naturally
This article looks at the best supplements to naturally raise progesterone levels to permanently clear acne and banish PMS for good. Read on to get the complete list of natural supplements that can help raise progesterone levels. PMS IS NOT NORMAL Did you know it’s not normal to suffer from PMS symptoms? It’s crazy that women assume that PMS is ‘normal’ and is something that women have to deal with on a monthly basis when in fact it’s your body crying out to you for help! The reason your ...
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 ...