Acne is an inflammatory skin condition of the sebaceous (oil-secreting glands) glands. The more inflammatory your acne is the higher risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. The goal of most nutritional acne treatment is to calm the inflammation and bring the sebaceous...
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals is a factor that doesn’t receive sufficient attention when it comes to hormonal health imbalances like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and acne. One of the most researched endocrine disruptors is Bisphenol A (BPA) an...
The link between milk and breakouts “Ditch the dairy” is a sweeping piece of diet advice often given to people with acne. Will removing this so-called “dietary villain” give you clear skin? Unfortunately, there’s no definitive “one size fits all” answer here....
A very Myrrh(y) Christmas! Given it’s that time of year, I thought I’d continue my exploration of plants (and word puns!) traditionally associated with the festive season. An ancient treasure Along with gold and Frankincense, Myrrh was part of the...
Read this before you take Roaccutane If you suffer from acne, there’s a very high chance you want to get rid of it – STAT! Isotretinoin, also often referred to by the brand names Accutane or Roaccutane, has a reported success rate of between 70-90%...
Supplements supported with research and clinical experience A quick Internet search will reveal a plethora of supplements claiming to be the magic bullet cure for your acne. In this article, I discuss four nutrients (and zero magic bullets) I find get consistent...
