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When it comes to clearing acne, you’ve likely heard it all—new skincare routines, the latest serums, cutting out certain foods. But there’s one key area that often gets overlooked, and it’s not something you’ll find in the skincare aisle: your gut.
Blood sugar highs and lows don’t just affect your energy—unstable glucose levels can be a hidden cause of stubborn acne. Here’s what to do about it.
Curious about the Blue Muffin Challenge? Learn how this simple at-home test can help estimate bowel transit time, what your results mean, and why it matters for acne, digestion, and overall health.
Discover why gut health is the first focus of the Breakthrough Acne Program. Learn how the gut microbiome influences inflammation, hormones, and skin health, and why addressing digestion first can help create lasting improvements in acne.
Learn why milk proteins—not lactose—may contribute to breakouts, whether lactose-free dairy helps, and how to determine if dairy is affecting your skin.
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Wondering if stress is causing your acne? Learn how stress affects your skin, why a stress-free life isn
Can a hormonal IUD cause acne? Learn how hormonal IUDs affect your skin, why some people experience breakouts after insertion, and what you can do about it.
Wondering why your acne seems to disappear, only to come back weeks later? Learn the most common reasons acne fluctuates and how addressing the root causes can help you achieve more consistent, long-term clear skin.
Wondering why a naturopath recommends blood testing for acne when your family doctor hasn
Wondering if a certain food is causing your acne? Learn how food-related breakouts actually work, why they
Wondering whether carbohydrates cause acne? Learn how blood sugar affects your skin, which carbs are more acne-friendly, and why you don