Vitamin D, the happy sunshine vitamin! It also happens to be the vitamin many Americans are deficient in. Let’s dive into Vitamin D’s effect on skin. I’ve been fascinated with Vitamin D ever since finding it helped with my hormonal acne. Unfortunately, good old Vitamin D isn’t always prescribed or levels checked when it comes… Read More
Adult hormonal acne is traumatic, both emotionally and physically, and on the rise in women. It can trigger desperation, anxiously Googling for a solution we somehow missed, asking for advice from strangers on the internet. I’m all too familiar with the scenario from my own personal experience! Sometimes you find an answer, though. Thanks to… Read More
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Remember that old phrase? Do you believe it’s true? As women we tend to pick ourselves apart. And are we really to blame? Society has been teaching us self-criticism for eons. It’s ingrained in us from a young age, whether through cultural narratives or consumerism doing its… Read More
Retinoids are impressive ingredients when it comes to preventing and reversing signs of photoaging like fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It can even work magic with acne prone skin! They’re workhouse, miracle-working ingredients that seriously change and improve skin. The challenge for many of us is finding a retinoid that works for our skin… Read More
Finally, I did it! After adjusting my lifestyle with the goal in mind to heal my gut, reduce inflammation, and correct my acne, I took a legit food sensitivity test. Another finally: I’m officially on YouTube! You’ll find the video below. I’m going to try to post a video with every blog post… we’ll see how… Read More
Vitamin A, also known as Retinol, is the anti-aging golden child of ingredients. Starting one in your 20’s, and definitely by your 30’s, can create an impressive impact on your complexion. One that might even prevent you from needing Botox earlier in life. We love it because it increases cell turnover, helping with acne, wrinkles,… Read More
Oh, the joys of pregnancy! While you’re housing a miniature tenant you’re given a laundry list of do’s and don’ts, during a time when hormones are raging and if you’re lucky you acquire that coveted pregnancy skin glow ( plenty of my clients would call it a myth ). Or maybe you’re left wondering what the… Read More
Back in October, I shared the nitty-gritty of my hormonal acne story with you guys, the emotional rollercoaster, and the path to clearing my skin naturally. Not long after, I felt I had gained enough control to begin addressing acne scarring. But I wasn’t interested in serums and topical treatments, I wanted to knock this… Read More
I’ve always said if I found I had an allergy to a food group I loved I would be devastated. Isn’t that every foodie’s worst nightmare? Not being able to eat anything and everything without concern? It’s actually why it took me so long to address my acne internally, I didn’t want to give up… Read More
As you can likely assume from foreshadowing, my hormonal acne came back with a vengeance. I was frustrated, emotionally feeling beaten down by my cysts. I have to say, I tried my best not to care. On my days off I would run around the city without makeup, after leaving work I would wipe… Read More