In this post I’m sharing my hair mineral analysis results and also my predictions based on my ongoing symptoms and supplements I’ve been taking over the past 2 years. So I’m writing this first section of this blog post before my hair mineral analysis results have come through. I wanted to write down all my various predictions as I thought it would be interesting to see if what I think is the problem, is actually the problem – or whether it’s an entirely different issue altogether! Hair ...
Hormones
Why low progesterone is causing your acne and killer PMS
Forget oestrogen, forget testosterone! This article looks at why low progesterone is the most common cause of hormonal acne and PMS in adult women. Progesterone plays a vital role in woman’s health but this hormone is often overlooked when it comes to natural acne healing. Acne is often blamed on androgens such as testosterone and DHT and while these hormones are a huge part of the acne process, it’s actually progesterone, or lack of progesterone, that could be upsetting the balance of all ...
6 internal causes of acne in adult women + how to treat them
This article looks into the 6 internal causes of acne in adult women and the natural ways to treat them. As I say time and time again, acne isn’t just something that happens out of the blue. It’s a symptom of a deeper imbalance within the body… and pimples are your body’s way of crying out for help. Unfortunately, in today’s world, it’s so much easier to just go on the hunt for a new spot zapping lotion or facial treatment instead of working with your body and finding out the real root cause ...
Dairy, Iodine, Fluoride & Acne: An Interview with Melissa Gallico
In this blog post, I’ve teamed up with Melissa Gallico – superwoman and fellow acne warrior – to talk all about her journey to clear skin and her revolutionary new book ‘The Hidden Cause of Acne‘. If you’ve not caught up on the theory as to why fluoride toxicity could be the reason you’re unable to clear your acne, then I recommend catching up on my previous blog posts here: Is Fluoroderma causing your cystic breakouts? How to detox from fluoride exposure You may have realised that this ...
Are your hormones causing acne?
This article looks at the connection between your menstrual cycle and breakouts and helps you understand if your hormones are causing acne. Are your hormones causing acne?Knowing whether your acne is down to a hormonal issue can be tough, and knowing which hormones are the cause of your imbalance is even tougher, but hopefully the three factors I’ve listed below will help you determine whether your acne is hormonal or not. TimingSome women can diagnose themselves with having hormonal acne ...
How to naturally increase progesterone for acne free skin
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 ...
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 ...