141: Non-Toxic Skincare for Hormonal Acne
If you’re on a healing journey with hormonal acne, you know how long it can take to see the outer signs of healing that come with nutritional changes and supplemental support. And while addressing the root cause of hormonal acne is imperative to the healing process, we all want to skin visible improvements in our skin sooner rather than later! This week on the podcast, our resident skin whisperer, Genevieve, is breaking down her topical recommendations for hormonal acne. Gen shares about how to address your skin’s needs based on the connection between the known root causes of hormonal acne and the toll each can take on your skin. This week is a must-listen!
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We talked about:
how hormonal imbalance impacts your skin
ingredients that address nutrient depletion topically
skincare that supports cell turnover & reduces inflammation
using more powerful exfoliants
zinc salt/zinc PCA & niacinamide
how tools like gemstone rollers can help reduce inflammation
Resources to link:
Product Recommendations if you’re struggling with hormonal imbalance:
Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel - overnight leave on, no wash off, couple times a week, fantastic & necessary maintenance
Herbivore Prism - rinse off, jelly texture, very potent only use every other week or once a month
Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner - most likely not used everyday but is a very effective astringent toner
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% - Vitamin B3 & Zinc PCA for a powerful anti-inflammatory topical
Product Recommendations if you’re struggling with zinc depletion:
Beautycounter Charcoal Mask - anti-inflammatory and astringent without being too harsh
Beautycounter Counter + Charcoal Cleansing Bar - Effectively moves stubborn oil or ‘paper mache’ effect on gummed up skin
Beautycounter Dew Skin - Non nano Zinc Oxide and other glow boosting ingredients (not recommended for dry skin)
Herbivore Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil for Acne - blue tansey (contains azulene, which is a powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients
Product Recommendations if you’re struggling with a disrupted microbiome or liver function:
Beautycounter Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream - Swiss Alpine Rose is in the Retinatural complex, great for daily protection
Earth Harbor Celestine Hydra-Plumping Peptide Serum - 3 different molecular weights of Hyaluronic acid (more weights = better absorption), Niacinamide (B3, discussed earlier), and Pomegranate antioxidants
Great for dehydrated skin and overactive sebum production (unusual combo)
Herbivore Tools - Gemstone rollers , Beauty by Earth Gemstone Roller
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