June is #AcneAwarenessMonth so I thought it was the perfect time to ask my Instagram followers their acne skin care questions. As always, my followers smashed it and the questions came through thick and fast so I've compiled them all below. **Please note that some of the links on this page are affiliated. This means that if you click through one of these links and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. It doesn’t cost you any extra but it’s these small commissions that help keep this ...
Acne
Best and worst alcoholic drinks for acne
This post looks at the best and worst alcoholic drinks for acne. Which alcoholic drinks are safe for acne and which ones should be avoided? If you haven’t caught up on my previous posts about alcohol and acne then head over to these posts to learn more about the affects alcohol can have on our skin AND some sneaky tricks to help you avoid any post-party breakouts! Alcohol & acne: does alcohol cause acne? How to reduce alcohol related acne breakouts Best and worst alcoholic drinks for ...
My PMS has got really bad, what can I do?
Before we go anywhere, I just want to say that PMS is NOT normal! If you’re struggling with pre-menstrual symptoms, no matter how mild, it is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right! PMS symptoms, whether it’s moodiness, acne, sore boobs or sugar craving, it can all be put down to one hormone, progesterone. Or more accurately, lack of progesterone! For women, progesterone is important for the regulation of menstruation. Your body produces progesterone when you ovulate. If you ...
My hormonal acne is genetic so there’s nothing I can do…right?
Not at all! While you may have a set of genes that makes you more sensitive to inflammation in the skin or the ability to produce skin cells at a faster rate which can make your skin more prone to congestion, it doesn’t mean that you have to live with acne – I’m a perfect example of that! I have a fun cocktail of genetic traits, PCOS and Coeliac disease, an auto-immune condition which means my body is super-prone to inflammation and my skin turns over so quickly that my skin can get congested ...
My acne blood tests show normal, what does this mean?
This is a great question and causes so much confusion over hormone-related acne! Unfortunately, blood tests can be pretty useless when it comes to working out which exact hormones are the issue. The reason basic blood panels don’t give enough information is because a blood test takes a single snapshot of your current hormone profile. Not only does this snapshot change every single day, for some hormones like cortisol it changes multiple times throughout the day! This makes it very difficult ...
Evening Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin
In this video, I'm sharing my evening skin care routine for those with acne, oily skin and PCOS, plus the skin care products that I rely on each night to keep my skin clear, smooth and healthy. Everyone's skin has unique needs but for those with acne and oily skin, there are certain ingredients to seek out in your skin care routine that can make a real difference to breakouts and skin texture. Evening Skin Care Routine for Acne + Oily Skin https://youtu.be/Drziq12yDP4 Products ...
Sensitive skin and acne? How to repair your skin barrier
If your skin tingles, burns, goes red or just generally feels irritated after using products with acids, then it could mean that your skin barrier function (also know as the acid mantle) isn't strong enough and using products targeted at acne such as AHA and BHA acids on your face could be making things worse. Is your acne prone skin too sensitive for acids? Our skin is generally slightly acidic with a pH of between 4.5 and 5.5. At this level, its barrier function is most effective, ...
The five best supplements for acne
I’m going to be honest here, you’re probably going to be ultra disappointed with this blog post. If you’re expecting to discover some miracle acne supplement that's going to cure your acne in a week then I’m afraid I’m going to let you down big time... In this blog post, I’m talking about the BASIC five supplements you needs to start taking today in order to clear your acne. These supplements are all widely known and very common, there are no secret herbs being revealed here! You might be ...
Why does coming off The Pill cause acne?
One of the most common reasons for a sudden outbreak of moderate to severe adult acne is coming off the pill. But why does coming off the pill cause acne? I hear so many stories from women who had perfect skin until coming off the contraceptive pill, then all hell broke loose! The contraceptive pill is such a controversial topic. For the past 50 years it’s been dished out by GPs left, right and centre to help women plan childbirth, reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, prevent menstrual migraines ...
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 ...