Sharing my personal struggle with cystic acne and everything I have learnt about healing it holistically; from finding the root cause, changing your diet, lifestyle, finding the right supplements and skincare to transform your skin. All resources mnetioned are linked ↓
FREE RESOURCES
> 7 skincare vitamins you need in your skincare
CAUSES
> Hormonal imbalance
> Inflammation
> Poor gut health
> Insulin resistance
> Stress
> Poor diet or food intolerances
TREATMENTS
> Diet:
-whole foods
-anti-inflammatory foods
-reduce dairy, gluten, red meat, sugars, alcohol
-hydrate with water, lemon water, green tea, herbal teas with liver supporting herbs like milk thistle, burdock & dandelion
> Supplements:
-probiotics
-vitamin A
-vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
-zinc picolinate
-DIM (diindolylmethane)
-omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil or flax
-Chinese herbs such as vitex or saw palmetto
> Lifestyle:
-exercise
-reduce stress
-improve sleep (& wash pillow cases at least once a week!)
SKINCARE
> cleanse with a gel / cream & double cleanse if wearing make-up or spf
> AHA’s e.g. glycolic / lactic /malic acid
> BHA’s e.g. salicylic acid / willow bark
> niacinamide (B3)
> vitamin A / retinol
> use non-comedogenic make-up & look for concealer with healing ingredients e.g. salicylic acid, arnica, zinc, tea tree, lavender, turmeric
WHEN TO SEEK HELP
> Your acne is affecting your quality or life
> Your acne is at risk of causing scarring
> You have sudden onset adult acne
SOCIALS & CONTACT
hello@ellefrizzell.com
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