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ABOUT AMY

Having battled with blemishes for 13 years, Amy specialises in the natural treatment of acne. Skyn Therapy helps others to identify the root cause of their skin problems and achieve a beautiful, clear complexion for good.

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So many of you are struggling with acne around you

So many of you are struggling with acne around you mouth, jaw and neck so I wanted to highlight the importance of cutting out fluoride as it is SUCH a huge acne trigger that often gets forgotten about! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This fab client of mine had struggled with acne for years and NOTHING she ever did made a single bit of difference. Sound familiar? Well, after years of battling with her skin she saw her acne clear up in a few WEEKS once she addressed the excess fluoride in her life!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You may already be drinking bottled water and using fluoride-free toothpaste but if fluoride is triggering your acne then you also need to think about avoiding:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• Teflon/non-stick cookware⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Low quality dairy/powdered milk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Green Tea⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Californian wine⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Raisins (from USA)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Processed foods containing water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Vegetables boiled in tap water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you thinking about removing fluoride from your life? Leave your questions in the comments below and I'll do my best to make the change easy for you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cod liver oil or beef liver?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a question that has been coming up a lot with my private clients so I thought I would share a comparison chart for you all.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BOTH contain the most essential acne fighting nutrient - vitamin A.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BOTH contain skin calming and anti-inflammatory vitamin D.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However...Cod Liver Oil contains key omegas so if you're Team Beef Liver and not eating oily fish at least 5 times a week then you will probably need to take an additional omega-3 supplement.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On the flip side, if you are Team CLO, then you will need to make sure you are getting those all important skin healing and hormone balancing nutrients such as Zinc, Selenium, Iron and B vitamins elsewhere in your diet!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So... are you Team 🐟or Team 🐮? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out the comments for what I do!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[My favourite brands for both are tagged in the image!]

Let's make 2021 the year you support your skin bar

Let's make 2021 the year you support your skin barrier, calm inflammation, discover food freedom and start truly loving yourself...only then can you unearth consistently clear and healthy skin!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy New Year everyone! Amy x

It is so so easy to go overboard with your skin ca

To anyone who is feeling like their acne will neve

Sometimes the most simple (and free!) treatments a

Sometimes the most simple (and free!) treatments are the most effective at healing acne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know you’re probably aching for me to tell you about a miracle acne cure but the truth is, regular belly breathing has the power to be THAT miracle cure if you give it a chance! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Seriously! I've been able to make the early stages of a cyst literally disappear overnight by focussing on stress reduction!

Before you give up and dive into short-term-fix pr

Before you give up and dive into short-term-fix prescription medicine...can you honestly say you are doing ALL these things?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Comment below the areas you can improve on! For me, whenever my skin starts behaving badly I KNOW it's because I've gotten slack with my belly breathing and daily pooping protocol! 😆

Are you staying on the pill purely because you're

Are you staying on the pill purely because you're terrified of what might happen to your skin if you come off it? I asked you all this Q earlier and a concerning 84% said YES! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But it doesn't have to be this way! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You CAN come off the pill without your skin going crazy and you CAN be in total control of your hormonal health! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The #1 mistake people make is that they come of the pill TOO SOON...that's the main reason why women develop acne so severely after coming off the pill...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Long term use of the pill causes issues for the body such as nutrient depletion, blood sugar imbalances, suppressed sebum production, chronic inflammation, impaired gut flora and most importantly it SWITCHES OFF OVULATION!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These issues cannot be fixed overnight so it is VITAL that you prepare your body as much as you can BEFORE coming off the pill to save your skin and prevent the worst breakout of your life! Trust me...I've been there and it's not fun!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you're thinking about coming off the pill but don't know where to start and are terrified of breaking out, pop me a DM and let's have a chat!

Most people don't like talking about poo but if yo

Most people don't like talking about poo but if you are struggling with your skin and not having full bowel clearance every single day - then this is 100% going to be having an impact on your skin!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As someone who struggles with chronic constipation unless I actively support my colon and health, some of the best (IMHO) natural treatments for constipation include:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Mindful Eating⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 'Poo Posture' ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Magnesium Citrate (400mg+ a day)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Added Fibre⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Stress Management⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Lots of water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Digestive Enzymes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Constipation is a massive issue for our hormones because when your body has done what is needs to do with your hormones, any excess gets sent back into the bloodstream where the liver metabolises them to ideally be eliminated in your poop fairly quickly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, when you are constipated and your poop sits in your colon for longer than it should, these metabolised hormones get reabsorbed and circulated back round the body, stopping your hormone glands from producing fresh, GOOD, NEW hormones!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PSA: I am in the process of re-branding my website (so exciting!) However, this does mean there are going to be some big changes to the services I offer - including no more Skyn Starter Package! Sadly I will be removing this super affordable service from my portfolio at the end of November! I will jump onto Stories tomorrow to explain in more detail but if you want to get the best value acne clearing programme on the internet (seriously, you cannot get a personalised acne programme this cheap!), I recommend booking in before the end of November as I will no longer be offering such highly personalised packages as such a low price. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions! Peace, Love & Clear Skin, Amy x

As the days get shorter and the skies get greyer -

As the days get shorter and the skies get greyer - rare nutrients, vitamins A and D, are essential for keeping my skin clear, my mind healthy and my body fighting fit!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of my favourite ways to get these acne-clearing vitamins is through @rositarealfoods Extra-Virgin Cod Liver Oil. It's fresh, raw and contains so much goodness for your skin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Unlike many other CLO's on the market, Rosita also contains the highest level of anti-inflammatory omega-3 I've found in a cod liver oil - 1,293mg per 5ml teaspoon! The omega-3 alone in Rosita is enough to massively improve your acne but with the addition of pure, readily absorbed vitamins A and D, this is one of my winter supplement staples!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is not an ad I promise - I'm just super super passionate about helping you make the best choices when it comes to buying supplements for your acne as there is a lot of sh*t brands out there which could be making your acne worse!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you take a Cod Liver Oil for your acne?

Hormonal contraceptive will never be the answer to

Hormonal contraceptive will never be the answer to your skin problems! It may be keeping things under control for now, but happy skin won't last forever if you are relying on hormonal contraceptives! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The pill is just a sticky plaster for your skin concerns! It doesn't fix periods and it certainly doesn't "regulate" hormones. In fact, it actually switches OFF ovulation so when you decide to come off the pill to reclaim your health OR start having babies, you body has to re-learn how to ovulate and produce the natural hormones that are needed for healthy skin...which isn't as easy as it sounds! Aside from that, the pill also causes:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Nutrient deficiencies.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Chronic inflammation (which is the root cause of acne!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Messed up sebum production⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's not all doom and gloom! There are plenty of ways to repair your hormones and come off the pill seamlessly. Book in for a private coaching session where we can assess your current routine and implement a 3 stage plan to help you come off hormonal contraception without causing chaos!

The pill, poor diet and stress can all exacerbate

The pill, poor diet and stress can all exacerbate acne but today I wanted to highlight some of the most common cleansing mistakes that can make acne much worse!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There's probably going to be a lot of opinions about this post and I'm sure there are a tonne of Clarisonic junkies out there that refuse to accept that their beloved cleansing brush may be making their acne worse...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, if you are happy with your skin and following any of the methods above, then GREAT! You do you. You've found something that works for you so there's absolutey no reason to change it. BUT...if you are struggling with your skin then you may benefit from cutting back on the cleansing methods which might be damaging your skin barrier either physicially (manual scrubbing) or chemically (harsh, skin-stripping ingredients), creating a breeding ground for bacteria or causing clogged pores and congestion!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want to know some acne-safe alternatives? Ask me your questions in the comments below!

The truth is, there's good AND bad points for all

The truth is, there's good AND bad points for all cleanser types (except make-up wipes which are just 100% BAD!!)

When it comes to finding the right cleansers for your acne-prone skin, the most important thing you need to do is check, check, CHECK the ingredients and ask yourself these questions!

Is the cleanser too harsh or abrasive for your skin?

Does it contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)?

Does it contain plant oils or waxes? If so, are they acne-forming or safe?

Does it contain emulsifiers so it washes away without any residue?

Remember - it only takes ONE pore-clogging ingredient to sneak into your routine and BAM, you'll find yourself dealing with an onslaught of congestion and spots.

For my oily, androgen sensitive skin - I love to remove make-up and SPF with an oil cleanser, BUT in all my years coaching I have only found ONE that is totally 100% safe for acne AND works like a dream (see my previous video post!) then follow up with a gel or foam cleanser. However...when I say I use gel or foam, I'm not talking about intensely active or over-drying products, I always look for super gentle formulas with very few "acne fighting" ingredients - the simpler the better in my opinion!

What's your favourite cleanser combo?

Lots of you asked this question during my Story Q&

Lots of you asked this question during my Story Q&A earlier in the week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are varying factors, particularly when it comes to make-up (more make-up = longer cleanse) but generally 30 seconds - 1 minute is the ideal length for your first cleanse, then your second cleanse can be 20-30 seconds!

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Whilst double cleansing might seem like a major chore at the end of the day (it's not as boring as brushing your teeth though)...if you wear SPF (which you should!) or make-up then cleansing twice is an important step to clearer, healthier skin!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Removing SPF and make-up before you cleanse means that your regular cleanser can focus on cleansing your skin instead of having to work its way through layers of make-up and sunscreen. This means a much more thorough cleanse so you can get optimum results from your leave-on beauty products!

Many acne sufferers tend to go way too heavy-hande

Many acne sufferers tend to go way too heavy-handed when it comes to cleansing, believing that the more they wash and scrub, the cleaner their pores will be....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over cleansing actually strips the skin of its natural oils and protective barrier, forcing it to over-produce sebum and create more breakouts.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth is, a splash of tepid water in the morning is the perfect way for acne-prone skin to start the day!

Topical steroid creams and injections are also pre

Topical steroid creams and injections are also prescribed as an acne treatment due to its fast-acting, anti-inflammatory effects but they are only supposed to be used for a maximum of two weeks!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Because they can be quite effective at quickly reducing the severity of a breakout, it's very easy to become dependant on steroid creams as a "spot treatment" rather than address the root cause!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This misuse will lead to a number of skin problems down the road and will ultimately make your acne worse.

"Have you ever been prescribed a steroid cream for

"Have you ever been prescribed a steroid cream for eczema?"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a question I ask every single client that walks through my virtual doors! Why? Because the long-term use (or mis-use) of topical steroid creams can lead to a tonne of skin problems including:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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> #SteroidAcne⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Perioral Dermatitis⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Rosacea⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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> Dermal Atrophy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Delayed Wound Healing⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Contact Sensitization⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Trichostasis Spinulosa⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Striae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you've ever used a steroid cream, you know that it's not as simple as going cold turkey! My client (previous post) shows that despite her skin being addicted to steroid creams, she's been able to get in control of her acne with the right products and techniques to restore skin health and reduce inflammation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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REF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171912/#ref1⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
REF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4228634/

7 weeks ago. 3 weeks ago. 3 days ago!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This client has seen amazing results in just 7 weeks. Her skin is less inflamed, calmer and all that remains is some mild pigmentation which will clear up in no time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The biggest issue for this client was her long term abuse of topical steroid creams for eczema that she'd been using since her teens! Her skin had become "addicted" to the steroid cream and every time she tried to wean herself off the drug, her skin would flare up really badly so she'd go back to using it regularly!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Her situation got more complicated when at 30 she started to develop acne. Not realising that her steroid use may have been the cause, she tried a tonne of other acne treatments that made no difference to her skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having never suffered from acne in her life until now, she was at breaking point when she first came to talk to me and couldn't figure out why her skin was freaking out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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After a long consultation and learning just how bad her "addiction" to steroid cream was, we began implementing a simple routine that focused on restoring her skin health and reducing inflammation!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stay tuned same time tomorrow for my mini series on #SteroidAcne!

Before you give up on your new skin care routine 2

Before you give up on your new skin care routine 2 week in...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The best thing you can do for your acne? Get rid of every single comedogenic product (yup, it's probably most of your beauty stash!) and then BE CONSISTENT! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No one likes a quitter. Your skin is no different!

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