We know sugar is terrible for our skin, and if you don’t, then you’ll want to check out this post here. In short, sugar is super inflammatory and can spike your blood sugar levels, triggering an increased production of insulin and IGF-1 to help balance things out. This surge of insulin and IGF-1 will, in turn, trigger a release of androgen hormones – one of the key hormones causes acne breakouts! An excess of androgens means that our skin will produce too much sebum, which will then lead to ...
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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 ...
Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese
I couldn’t give you a scrummy pizza base recipe and not also share my awesome recipe for gooey vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese could I?! This recipe is so simple, just uses a few ingredients and can be kept in the fridge for a week – meaning you can add this delicious creamy cheese to a whole host of delicious recipes! Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese So I’m sure I don’t need to go into too much detail about why it’s best to skip the cow dairy when it comes to healing your acne, ...
Sugar free milk chocolate for acne prone skin
Want chocolate but without sugar? Today, I’m sharing the recipe for the most deliciously creamy, sugar-free milk chocolate for acne prone skin. You may have tried and tested the recipe for my basic ‘Sugar-Spike Free Raw Chocolate‘ but today, I’m sharing the recipe for the most deliciously creamy, sugar free chocolate that contains NO refined sugar or natural syrups like maple or honey and NO dairy! It’s absolutely divine and I guarantee that if you were blindfold tested with this stuff you’d ...
Homemade MSM & Green Tea Toner for acne breakouts
If you read my previous post you’ll know that topical Green Tea could easily be consider the most important topical ingredient you can use to help clear acne. Studies have shown that Green Tea can cut sebum production by up to 60% and reduce acne count by 57%! Pretty impressive, huh? That’s why I’ve decided to share a recipe to make your own MSM & Green Tea Toner to clear acne and fade scars/hyperpigmentation. If you’ve missed out on my Green Tea post and want to know the full story, ...
How to make acne friendly, healthy ketchup (sugar free & paleo)
This healthy, sugar free, acne friendly ketchup recipe is free from refined sugars and natural sweeteners such as coconut syrup, honey or maple syrup and is simply sweetened with dates. It’s so simple and quick to make – you’ll wonder why you kept buying the bottled stuff for so long! I make this healthy ketchup at least once a month, it’s just so good to have in the fridge to make your meals just a little bit more exciting! I’ve even been known to take a little pot with me when I go out to eat ...
Chlorella & Peppermint Detox Face Mask
Bentonite clay is a fantastic ingredients for making your own acne-fighting, pore-cleansing detox face mask. Like other healing masks, bentonite clay contains a wide variety of minerals including silica, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron and potassium. Upon contact with water, or any fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. It’s fantastic absorbing abilities also mean that bentonite clay absorbs excess oil and sebum from your skin. It also helps to detox ...
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 ...
Clear skin superfoods: bee pollen for acne
I may have discovered a new friend in my ongoing battle to keep my skin healthy and glowing. I’m talking about bee pollen for acne, a nutrient dense superfood from the hive that is changing the rules when it comes to keeping your skin healthy. You could even say that bee pollen is the king of all superfoods as it provides virtually everything needed by the human body to stay healthy and balanced! The beauty benefits of bee pollen for acneAs it turns out, bee pollen is full of anti-oxidants, ...
Sugar free chocolate for acne (paleo + vegan)
In my quest to quit sugar I’ve found the most important bit of advice I can give anyone else wanting to give it up too is to make sure you always have an alternative on hand! It took me a while to get into the habit of this trick, I often found myself in the confectionary aisle of the supermarket looking for the chocolate bar with the lowest amount of sugar, before I a) talked myself out of it and went home minus chocolate and in a very bad mood or b) gave in, opted for the darkest chocolate I ...