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 ...
Acne
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 ...
Benefits of vitamin B3/niacinimide for acne and scars
Today we’re talking about the scientifically proven (yes, scientifically proven!) skin benefits of topical vitamin B3/niacinimide for acne and why this particular antioxidant may even be more effective than prescriptions like benzoyl peroxide when treating acne. What are the skin benefits of topical vitamin B3/niacinimide for acne? Topical vitamin B3, or niacinamide, provide a number of different benefits for the skin including increasing elasticity, strengthening the skin barrier, evening ...
Can acupuncture help acne? Q&A with Nicky Duffell
If you’ve visited Skyn Therapy over the past couple of days you may have enjoyed my interview on acupuncture and acne with acupuncturist Emma Vickers of Oasis Acupuncture. Keeping with the theme of acupuncture and acne healing, I’ve grabbed 10 minutes with Nutritional Therapist and Super-Mum Nicky Duffell to ask the question: can acupuncture help acne sufferers? Read on to hear about her personal experience with acupuncture and why she believes it was the key to clearing her acne after years of ...
Acupuncture and acne: Q+A with Acupuncturist Emma Vickers
After hearing rave reviews about acupuncture and acne healing, plus how it can really help balance out hormonal and digestive issues, I booked myself an appointment with a local acupuncturist to help improve the stubborn hormonal problems I was suffering with around ovulation and during menstruation. I’ve only had 3 sessions in 5 weeks so it’s too early to say for sure, but I’ve already experienced incredible improvements and my first period since starting acupuncture was noticeably lighter, ...