My approach with acne is holistic. Our skin reflects our gut health. Where you breakout tells me what the issue is – usually one, two or all three reasons for acne. Candida, mucus and estrogenic toxins are the main causes of acne. I use face mapping to discover what is going on and how to treat internally. Skin often times does need balancing or barrier repair. Sometimes, there are emotional roots to acne. Many times, acne has been a long issue and many approaches have been applied and there is a lot of discouragement.
Most acne is due to a candida overgrowth in the gut. Candida feeds on sugar. Osmosis Beauty Skin Perfection Elixir (taken twice per day orally) reduces and in some cases completely stops breakouts in the forehead and upper cheek zone. It is helpful to watch sugar intake and limit it.
Sometimes the gut has been so affected by foods that produce mucus in the gut. The best 10 day mucus cleanse Skin Clarify is very effective. Acne that forms on the jawline is due to estrogenic toxins, often times food preservatives and responds well to taking 2-3 Skin Defense (antioxidant detox) capsules per day. Adding fiber in some cases may help the process.
Many people tell me they have hormonal acne, and it’s true that the hormones have been affected in some cases. Some have acne that has been caused by estrogenic toxins or xenestrogens (toxins that mimic estrogen) – and is found on the jawline. These estrogenic toxins cause the body to think there is a hormonal imbalance and breakouts occur to offset. Sometimes acne occurs on the chest or back – usually excess chlorine related and can be helped with using a shower or bath filter, along with Skin Defense.
Using topicals such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid spot treatments and picking can often lead to dark spots and scarring. The Medi-Infusion Facial with LED is very helpful in getting acne under control, reducing the PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and scarring along with taking the proper internal supplements, recommended serums and some care to diet.
Oftentimes, clients have destroyed their skin’s protective barrier trying to eradicate acne. So, very often, my goal is to balance the skin, making it more healthy. Using a proper cleanser, a healing serum such as Osmosis Rescue and Osmosis Quench Moisturizer and Osmosis Protect will be all the products one needs to address the needs of the skin to restore barrier. A facial oil such as Nourish or Immerse and Tropical Mango Mask may also be necessary to help dryer or more damaged skin types. Using a humidifier during the winter months may help too.
