Acne 101
Quick AnswerYour acne may be hormonally influenced if you're experiencing deep, inflamed breakouts along your chin, jawline, neck, or body, especially if they worsen around your menstrual cycle or during hormonal changes. But here's something that might surprise you: hormonal acne doesn't always follow a predictable pattern, and you can have hormonally triggered breakouts even [...]
Quick Answer Saw palmetto is probably the closest natural alternative to spironolactone for acne because both may help reduce androgen-related stimulation of the skin. However, saw palmetto shouldn't be considered a one-to-one replacement for prescription spironolactone or expected to improve acne as a stand-alone option. At Natural Acne Clinic, we sometimes use saw palmetto [...]
When it comes to supplements for acne, it seems like everyone has their own thoughts on what works and what doesn’t work. Try this, don’t try that, avoid this, use lots of that… it can be difficult to tell what may work for you and what may not. The truth is that there is no [...]
Quick Answer Yes, biotin may contribute to acne in some individuals, specifically those who are already acne-prone, but the current scientific evidence does not prove that biotin directly causes acne. Most concerns involve high-dose oral biotin supplements, especially Hair, Skin & Nails formulas, rather than biotin naturally found in foods or topical products. At Natural [...]
Quick Answer Yes, some protein bars may contribute to acne, but it depends on the ingredients rather than the fact that they’re protein bars. The biggest concern is the type of protein used. Bars made with whey protein are the most likely to trigger breakouts in acne-prone individuals, while soy protein may also be problematic [...]
Quick Answer Yes, prenatal vitamins can contribute to acne in some people, but they are not the direct cause of acne. Certain ingredients commonly found in prenatal vitamins, including vitamin B-12, biotin, and iodine, have been associated with acne breakouts in acne prone individuals. However, many people take prenatal vitamins without experiencing any skin [...]
Why What You Eat Matters for Acne-Prone Skin When it comes to acne, most advice centers around what not to do. Don’t eat dairy, avoid sugar, cut this, skip that. However, focusing only on restriction can feel discouraging and incomplete. At Natural Acne Clinic, we like to shift the conversation toward what you can add to [...]
If you thought acne was supposed to be a teenage problem, welcome to the not-so-fun reality of adult acne. You’re not alone in wondering why your skin decided to rebel right when you thought you had your life together. At Natural Acne Clinic, we hear it all the time:“I never had acne as a teenager, [...]
Hi, I’m Casey Nevin- Clear Skin Specialist at Natural Acne Clinic. Before joining Natural Acne Clinic, I studied holistic nutrition and thought I had a solid understanding of how food impacts the body. But here’s what I wish I knew sooner: hidden acne triggers in your diet can quietly fuel breakouts, even when you’re eating [...]
