Today we’re looking at some miracle acne treatments and why some of the most famous miracle cures for acne totally failed me. Plus, I’m sharing some insights and tips for clearer, healthier skin. I, for one, completely understand how easy it can be to spend hours and hours researching acne treatments online (I’ve been there), and finally decide to spend a small fortune (I’ve been here hundreds of times) on a supplement or product that has bloggers and forum contributors shouting from the roof ...
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Whiteheads to Cysts: A guide to different types of acne
Thought acne was just for teens? Think again! Latest statistics reveal that 50% of adult women will suffer from acne, with the condition becoming more and more common in women in the 20s, 30s and even 40s! This week is my birthday, and I bet you can guess what my birthday wish was for the majority of my teen and adult life to date? Every birthday I’d close my eyes, take a deep breath and say to myself over and over again; “Come on face, this year is going to be the year that you’re going to ...
The importance of self love when healing acne
Those of us that suffer from acne during our adult years are often quite sensitive souls, we feel so much and take on so much. Often over-worrying about friends, loved ones, work – even whether or not we locked the front door properly on our way out! Being sensitive isn’t always a bad thing! Sensitive folk are usually highly intuitive and very in tune with their own bodies but with this sensitivity often comes a lack of self love. Whether you’ve spent months or years struggling with your acne, ...
The best juice shots for acne prone skin
Give me an super-powered lemon and ginger juice shot over a mind-numbing Sambuca any day! Here are the best raw juices for acne prone skin – they’re a great way of getting concentrated nutrients and vitamins fast! My favourite juices for acne prone skinHere are my top 4 shots to kick start your day, you can have them as shots or juice up an additional 2-3 apples/pears to make it a long drink. TLG: Tender Loving Gut a.k.a Turmeric, Lemon + GingerThis shot will help fight off any nasty bugs and ...
Skin mapping for acne: What’s your skin telling you?
After the success of my first post on Chinese face mapping (you can read this post here) I decided to research further into what skin mapping for acne could be telling you about any potential underlying health problems. If you need to swot up on the different types of acne you can check out this post here. Whilst researching, I discovered one really interesting study on acne types and skin texture and what it could be telling you and I also have my own thoughts which I wanted to share with you, ...
10 reasons you should break up with your toxic beauty products
Many women, even those who are super healthy and have an immaculately clean diet, often don’t realise the amount of rubbish they’re subjecting their skin to on a daily basis! According to the Environmental Working Group, women use an average of 12 personal care products a day, which means inflicting up to 186 unique ingredients on your body on a daily basis! 10 reasons you should break up with your toxic beauty productsOnce upon a time the world used to think that the skin was an impenetrable ...
How does eating fat clear acne and heal the body?
In this post we look at how eating fat clears acne and heals the body. In today’s post, I’ve collaborated with one of my favourite healthy eating gurus Kezia Hall from Supernaturally Healthy, why is she my fave? Because she promotes a truly healthful way of eating that I also believe is the key to healing and long-lasting health. No living off salad, low-fat dressing and juices and no crazy restrictive diets that mean you miss out on vital nutrients (more on this later!) Instead, we’re looking ...
7 green beauty secrets for clearer skin
The core of the green beauty philosophy is an emphasis on keeping things natural and simple – going back to basics wherever possible right? Yet it’s easy to spend our entire time focusing upon what we’re putting into our bodies rather than onto them! Conventional beauty products contain a shocking amount of toxic chemicals that have been worryingly linked to a vast number of health concerns including eczema, acne, infertility, and DNA damage. Most women use at least a handful of products every ...
Clear skin superfoods: Burdock Root for acne
Burdock root is one of the best detoxifying herbs for acne. It’s known for purifying the blood, cleansing the body of bile and can help to eliminate toxins that can cause chronic skin conditions such as acne. The benefits of Burdock Root for acneIts cleansing action works by helping to eliminating impurities through the digestive system, rather than the skin where toxins can cause excess inflammation. This may be a particularly useful herb to incorporate into your diet if internal toxicity is ...
Charting Basal Body Temperature for balancing hormones + clear skin
Charting your Basal Body Temperature every morning could help you work out which hormones may be out of balance and need a little extra support, as well as giving you the empowering ability to understand your own unique menstrual cycle on a deeper level. As we know, unhappy hormones can wreak havoc on our skin, causing it to become more oily and prone to breakouts – whether it’s persistent breakouts that happen throughout your cycle, or regular monthly breakouts that crop up just before Aunt Flo ...