Sometimes I feel like my entire 20's were spent in a dermatologist's office.
I used to bounce from one to another searching for the magic cure for my rosacea and adult acne.
It never happened.
Instead, I got creams that dried out my skin, tons of pills (which destroyed my good gut bacteria) and a self-esteem beating.
Why my skin was a mess was a mystery to me.
It wasn’t until training to be a health coach that I learned skin health is really about gut health.
Knowing which foods made my skin happy and which ones made me erupt like a teenager changed my life.
Anyone who's dealt with skin issues knows how out-of-control it can feel.
But taking back my skin has been totally empowering.
Start following the acne action plan now and take back your skin!
Acne Action Plan
Foods to avoid:
Dairy
Cow’s milk is an inflammatory food filled with hormones. Those toxins get dumped out through your skin. Try cutting dairy out for 2 weeks and see if it makes a difference.
Wheat/Gluten
Wheat and foods containing gluten are inflammatory for the gut. Try cutting these out for 2 weeks.
Foods to eat:
Bone Broth
I can’t say enough amazing things about the benefits of this amazing ancient food. Collagen-rich broth helps with skin elasticity and to look more hydrated. But more important for acne, it helps repair the lining of your gut, often damaged in people with IBS, Crohn’s Disease and other digestive issues.
Probiotics
Introduce good bacteria back into your system with probiotic supplements or naturally probiotic foods like fermented sauerkraut, kimchi and organic miso paste.
Topical:
Essential oils
Melaleuca or tea tree oil is nature’s zit cream. Use this antibacterial as a spot treatment or mix a drop or two in with your night time moisturizer.
Frankincense oil is an anti-inflammatory and amazing for keeping your skin looking healthy and youthful.
I mix one or two drops of Frankincense in with my moisturizer at night. I add a drop or two of the melaleuca only when I have breakouts. Keep all oils away from your eyes, nostrils and mouth to avoid stinging.
Both can be purchased through doTerra or Young Living.