This article looks at how hormones affect acne and helps you understand the different types of hormones that are often linked with adult acne. Due to a number of factors including birth control, diet, products we come into contact with every day and blood sugar imbalances more women are suffering from acne in their 20s, 30s and even 40s! As more and more women suffer from acne, they are turning to harsh prescription creams, birth control, antibiotics and harsh cleansing products in a bid to ...
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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 ...
Alcohol and acne: does alcohol cause acne?
This post looks at the relationship between alcohol and acne. Does alcohol cause acne and what issues can acne sufferers face after excessive drinking? With the Christmas festivities looming upon us, I thought it was about time I wrote a post for all of you with burning questions about alcohol and acne. What’s the real truth? Does alcohol cause acne? In this post I’m going share the key reasons why alcohol can upset your skin and next week I’ll be sharing the best alcoholic drinks for ...
Whiteheads to Cysts: A guide to different types of acne
Thought acne was just for teens? Think again! Latest statistics reveal that 50% of adult women will suffer from acne, with the condition becoming more and more common in women in the 20s, 30s and even 40s! This week is my birthday, and I bet you can guess what my birthday wish was for the majority of my teen and adult life to date? Every birthday I’d close my eyes, take a deep breath and say to myself over and over again; “Come on face, this year is going to be the year that you’re going to ...
How does eating fat clear acne and heal the body?
In this post we look at how eating fat clears acne and heals the body. In today’s post, I’ve collaborated with one of my favourite healthy eating gurus Kezia Hall from Supernaturally Healthy, why is she my fave? Because she promotes a truly healthful way of eating that I also believe is the key to healing and long-lasting health. No living off salad, low-fat dressing and juices and no crazy restrictive diets that mean you miss out on vital nutrients (more on this later!) Instead, we’re looking ...
Clear skin superfoods: Burdock Root for acne
Burdock root is one of the best detoxifying herbs for acne. It’s known for purifying the blood, cleansing the body of bile and can help to eliminate toxins that can cause chronic skin conditions such as acne. The benefits of Burdock Root for acneIts cleansing action works by helping to eliminating impurities through the digestive system, rather than the skin where toxins can cause excess inflammation. This may be a particularly useful herb to incorporate into your diet if internal toxicity is ...
Gentle ways to support + cleanse your liver for acne
This article looks at the ways you can cleanse your liver for acne healing including supplement and diet advice to gently support your liver. The liver is the target for nearly every toxin, chemical and contaminant that we come into contact with during the course of our busy lives and when stressed, our liver may show signs of toxic build-up through the skin. The body may try to release stored toxins by producing excess sebum and pushing it out through pores where it clogs and can cause ...
The importance of a healthy liver for acne healing
This article looks at the important of a healthy liver for acne healing including tips to help boost your liver function for less spots and healthier skin. After your heart, your liver is the most important organ – it has so many important jobs to do such as detoxification, metabolism and filtering, regulating and storing blood. It’s easy to assume that an unhealthy liver is only a concern for alcoholics, but stress, poor diet and over-medication are really common in this day and age and all ...
What to do when a healthy diet doesn’t cure acne
While a healthy diet can often be the simple answer to most people’s acne, I’m seeing more and more women struggle to clear their skin with diet alone. Stress levels, pollution and the pressure to be on your A-game all the time are at an all time high and I’m more sure than ever that these are just some of the reasons why a healthy diet alone isn’t always enough to cure acne. What to do when a healthy diet doesn’t cure acneIsn’t it just the worst when you dedicate your life to eating healthy yet ...
The benefits of raw apple cider vinegar for acne
Apple cider vinegar is an amazing health supplement that I highly recommend taking daily for optimum health and vitality as it has so many amazing benefits when it comes to acne. To get the most out of ACV you need to make sure you buy organic, unheated, unfiltered and unpasteurised. Look for one that contains “the mother” (In the UK I like Raw Health and Biona brands) – if it’s cloudy in colour and contains fine fibres floating near the bottom it will most likely contain “the mother”! The ...