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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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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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Hyper/Hypo-pigmentation⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Telangiectasia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Dermal Atrophy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Delayed Wound Healing⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Contact Sensitization⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Trichostasis Spinulosa⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Striae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
> Hirsutism (Excess Facial Hair)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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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!

Heartburn? Acne? Constipation? Hair loss?⠀⠀⠀

Heartburn? Acne? Constipation? Hair loss?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know that all these symptoms can be linked to a LACK of stomach acid? YES, it’s true, according to Dr. Jonathan Wright, 90% of those with heartburn have LOW stomach acid. But why is low stomach acid a problem for our skin?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Low stomach acid causes:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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☼ Poor absorption of key nutrients needed for clear skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Bacteria overgrowth throughout the entire digestive tract.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ The inability to properly breakdown proteins into amino acids which can lead to food allergies.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Constipation, bloating and gas, which can lead to the absorption of potentially harmful waste.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Low stomach acid can be caused by:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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☼ Low protein diets⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Low fat diets⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Excess caffeine (my biggest trigger!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Vegan/Vegetarian diets⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Smoking⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Excess alcohol⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Excess Sugar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Medication⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Food allergies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How to treat low stomach acid:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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☼ Take a digestive enzyme before each meal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Avoid foods that you are sensitive to - Google the LNT Coca Pulse Test to see how you can test for your own food sensitivities!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Sit down and relax when you eat - DON'T allow yourself to be distracted. The body MUST be in parasympathetic mode to be able to digest food properly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Chew each mouthful at least 15 times!
☼ 2 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar in warm water before each meal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Drink cabbage juice for the vitamin “U”.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Add REAL salt to your food.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Reduce processed grains in your diet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Avoid drinking lots of water during meal times.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☼ Strengthen your vagal tone!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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REF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038963/

Summer is slowly coming to the end so I'm sure man

Summer is slowly coming to the end so I'm sure many of you are celebrating the fact that you can stop wearing SPF on a regular basis...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, I'm here to tell you that there are NO excuses! No matter what the weather...whether you are indoors or outdoors...or feeling happy or sad you MUST, MUST, MUST wear SPF everyday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's time to start thinking of SPF as YOUR MOST EFFECTIVE spot treatment and not just a product that stops your skin from burning in the summer sun.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SPF works as the most effective spot preventer in two ways: It prevents your own oil from oxidising and becoming squalene peroxide, which basically means it prevents your OWN oil from clogging up your pores and it also protects your skin from external pollutants and reduces inflammation by creating a protective barrier which allows your skin to heal quicker!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know finding an SPF that is totally acne safe is a mission but they are out there waiting for you to fall in love with them! My favourites are:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1) @paulaschoice/@paulaschoiceuk Resist Super Light Wrinkle Defense SPF30⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2) @tizoskin AM Replenish SPF40⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3) @mdsolarsciences Mineral Creme SPF30/SPF50⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tell me your current SPF in the comments below and I will tell you if it's safe for acne or not!

Whatever nasty things you think about your skin, I

Whatever nasty things you think about your skin, IT HAS TO STOP!

In my five years of coaching clients, I’m yet to

In my five years of coaching clients, I’m yet to come across someone who is already considering ALL the key triggers!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One common misconception about acne is that if you change one thing, like cutting out dairy or buying a new skin care product, then your acne will go away forever. Unfortunately due to modern living there are now SO MANY different factors that contribute to acne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is no single cure for acne, Accutane isn't even a long term solution any more (did you know over 70% of my clients have been on Accutane before but their acne has come back?) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Acne is a multifactorial disease with many different layers. I can think of at least TEN different things I get every single one of my clients to consider implementing in order to clear their acne. Can you confidently say you are doing at least 10 things to help heal yours?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The only way to truly clear your acne is to attack it from multiple angles yet most people are still looking for that ONE thing that's going to make a difference. When that doesn't work, they move onto the next thing. This is where pretty much everyone is going wrong when they try to heal their acne! You need to start thinking about the bigger picture and not just concentrate your entire focus on one change.

Are you getting self-care all wrong? ➡️➡️➡️ Swipe to find out!
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Whilst algae oil capsules are a great way for thos

Whilst algae oil capsules are a great way for those on a plant-based diet to get their daily essential omega-3...it's important to remember that a good quality fish oil will ALWAYS be more superior in terms of cost and potency.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To see a noticeable difference when it comes to your skin and health, adults should take a minimum of 1,200mg of EPA and DHA combined per day. That works out as 2 x high quality fish oil capsules or 5 x algae oil capsules each day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm not saying you have to take fish oil, but if you are opting for algae then it's important you are taking enough each day to make a difference to your skin!

Have you got your diet and supplement routine nail

Wearing face masks is set to become compulsory in

Wearing face masks is set to become compulsory in certain shops and with workplaces allowed to bring their employees back next month, face mask wearing may become the new normal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have been inundated with requests for tips to reduce acne mechanica (head two posts back to find out more), a type of acne that is caused by excessive friction, pressure and heat, so today I'm sharing some quick tips to help reduce breakouts caused by face masks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SKIN HYDRATION⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Skin hydration is key to a healthy, strong skin barrier which will make your skin more resilient to acne triggers. Layer up facial mists and use serums containing Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Ceramides!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SPF EVERYDAY⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
SPF is the most important step in your acne routine and it can also help protect and soothe the skin. SPF creates a protective barrier which helps prevent irritation and inflammation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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KEEP PORES CLEAR⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Use ingredients like Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide RESPONSIBLY. Check out my previous IG posts and latest blog post on why less is more when it comes to using Benzoyl Peroxide.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BREATHABLE FABRIC⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Look for organic, breathable masks with soft edges and a comfortable fit (not too tight) to reduce the amount of friction/pressure against your skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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TAKE A BREAK⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Take regular breaks outside where you can allow yourself to get fresh air to you skin and your lungs (wearing a mask means you're breathing in low oxygen/high carbon dioxide air which is EXTREMELY unhealthy). Use these breaks to take big deep breaths, through the nose and out the mouth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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REDUCE INFLAMMATION⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Like the majority of acne, it is triggered by chronic inflammation. There are a tonne of ways to help reduce inflammation in your body but the most effective and easiest way is to start including a good quality omega-3 fish oil into your diet!

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Acne Mechanica is a type of inflammatory breakout that’s caused by skin friction, heat, pressure on the skin, or when skin isn't exposed to enough air. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wearing a PPE and protective masks are just one of the reasons you can develop acne mechanica. Other common triggers are bra straps, tight workout clothing, helmets, backpacks and holding a mobile phone to your face for long periods of time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whilst avoiding the trigger (i.e wearing a mask) is ultimately the best way to get rid of acne mechanica, unfortunately many of us don't have that option so tomorrow I'm going to be sharing my top tips how to calm and reduce this type of acne!

You may have seen some new colours creeping into m

You may have seen some new colours creeping into my social feed lately...I'm excited to share that Skyn Therapy is getting a whole new look! I'm still working like crazy on updating my emails and website so for now the new branding will be on client action plans and social only!

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Despite dairy and sugar being vilified as the worst foods for acne, it is actually vegetable oils in our diet which are the biggest problem and why acne is at an all time high!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Industrialised vegetable oils/fats are processed with a number of chemicals, acids and solvents to extract oil from the plant and also exposed to extreme heats which turns the oil rancid, foul-smelling and highly inflammatory!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To counterbalance this, the oils are then treated which chemical deodorisers to neutralise the smell.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All this messing about means that vegetable oils are the biggest source of dietary free radicals, causing widespread inflammation throughout the entire body causing havoc on our skin, hormones and overall health!

For years Rapeseed (Canola) oil has been masked as

For years Rapeseed (Canola) oil has been masked as this "healthy" alternative to fats like Olive oil or animal fats when in fact, (along with other industrial vegetable/seed oils) it is one of the most problematic foods for our skin and our health!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Most modern diets contain primarily omega-6 fatty acids and insufficient omega-3 fatty acids - i.e omega-3 deficiency.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Omega-3 fatty acids are ANTI-inflammatory - meaning that they will REDUCE inflammation and omega-6 fatty acids are PRO-inflammatory - meaning that they will CAUSE inflammation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Consuming excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids and not enough omega-3 can induce a chronic inflammatory state in the body, contributing to persistent acne breakouts.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Omega-6 fatty acids are found in industrial vegetable oils (sunflower, sesame, peanut, corn, rapeseed, soybean, canola), dairy-free/vegan "butter", salad dressings, fried foods, convenience foods, grains and are also high in meat/eggs from grain/corn-fed animals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On the flip side, omega-3 fatty acids are found primarily in fish oil, algae oil and also in grass fed meats, eggs and fats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So...the question is: are you getting enough omega-3 in your diet?

Does EVERYTHING seem to break you out?! This is a

Does EVERYTHING seem to break you out?! This is a big sign your body is chronically inflamed and unless you address the root cause of your inflammation, those pesky breakouts aren't going to go away!

What's your biggest food worry when it comes to ac

What's your biggest food worry when it comes to acne?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Despite being androgen sensitive, dairy and sugar don't have a huge impact on my skin as long as I eat a balanced diet (hello 80:20 rule!) The biggest issue I face when it comes to my skin is, without a doubt, too much inflammatory omega-6 oils and not enough omega-3 from fish oil. Too much omega-6 can trigger large, cystic pimples in a matter of hours for me whereas I could eat a full bag of milk chocolate buttons and not have a single skin issue.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I used to be SO stressed out about food to the point it made me miserable. But I have since learned that foods like sugar, dairy and gluten DON'T CAUSE ACNE in a healthy body so the aim shouldn't be to kill yourself on a restrictive diet, but instead create a healthy BALANCE where you prioritise good foods, but still allow yourself to enjoy treats WHILST focusing of the root cause of your acne.

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