Clearing Up Acne

Struggling with acne? So much of what happens on the outside of our body has to do with what's going on inside of our body! Here are some helpful tips to improve your skin!

FOODS TO EAT:

• Almonds

• Bananas

• Berries

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Cherries

• Chia Seeds

• Cucumbers

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Greens

• Lemons

• Onion

• Pineapple

• Red Bell Peppers

• Sweet Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Walnuts

• Whole Grains

• Winter Squash

SUPPLEMENTS TO TRY:

• Cayenne Pepper

• Chamomile Tea

• Cinnamon

• Garlic

• Lemon Balm Tea

• Licorice Root

• Oregano

• Peppermint Tea

• Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Lactis Strains): try this one

• Skin Accumax (can be purchased from my online store)

• Spearmint Tea

• Thyme

• Turmeric

• Vitamin C

• Warm Water with Lemon in the AM

• Zinc

FOODS TO AVOID:

• Alcohol

• Caffeine

• Canola Oil

• Corn

• Dairy

• Eggs

• Fried Food

• Gluten

• Iodine (Salt)

• Peanut Butter

• Seaweed

• Shellfish

• Soy

• Sugar

• Whey Protein

HOME CARE ROUTINE:

Note: All of these products can be purchased from our online store. If you're hesitant about buying full-sized products, try out one of our home care starter kits. Our Glycolic or Clarifying kit are both great for acne.

MORNING -

• Clarifying Cleanser

• Respiratory Solution (depending on the type of acne)

• Repair Serum or Cellular Repair Concentrate

• Hydrotant Gel (if very oily/during the summer, this can be used as your daytime moisturizer)

• Harmony Crème (if very oily/during the summer, this can be used in the evening instead)

• Z-Plus (combine with Harmony Crème)

EVENING -

• Cranberry Foamer (double cleanse)

• 5% Glycolic Solution

• Glucana Crème or Harmony Crème (if not used during the day)

OVERNIGHT SPOT TREATMENT -

• Clarifying Serum

• Z-Plus mixed with Clarifying Masque

WEEKLY -

• Pumpkin or Cranberry Peel (2 times per week)

• Clarifying or Mineral Enzyme Masque (1 or 2 times per week, after Pumpkin Peel)

OTHER PRODUCTS/TOOLS -

• Recovery Crème (for bacterial acne)

• Glow Cool Roller (for red, inflamed acne - can be purchased from my online store)

• My Skin Buddy

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

• Reverse damage from the inside out! Purchase a product such as Skin Accumax (can be purchased from my online store)

• Wash your phone nightly! Use an antibacterial wipe or spray an antibacterial spray like Dr. Bronner’s or The Honest Company’s

• Wash makeup brushes weekly using a gentle, unscented soap like Dr. Bronner’s pure-castile liquid soap

• Wash pillow cases and face towels weekly using gentle, unscented laundry detergent like Seventh Generation (it’s best to wash twice a week)

• Increase water intake to detox and hydrate. Drink at least half of your weight in ounces every day.

• Don’t over do it! Using too many drying products will only make your acne WORSE. The best approach for fighting breakouts and create glowing skin for anyone is to create balance. Gentle cleansing, exfoliation, hyaluronic acid hydration, light moisturizer and a few key products like a spot treatment, weekly enzyme peel and nourishing moisturizer with calming blemish fighting ingredients

• Wash your hands before applying any and all products

• Don’t pick! Leave extractions to the professionals. You can use ice and a spot treatment to calm your problem areas.

• Don’t touch your face!

• Wash your face at the end of your shower. Your shampoo and/or conditioner could be irritating your skin

• Check your haircare products. Don’t use products that contain panthenol or sulfates