Podcast: The Root Causes Behind Acne and The Role your Gut ay be Playing

This week, Britt chats with Caralyn from Skin Theory. Listen here.

If you have been struggling with your skin, know that you're not alone, and have a listen to this episode as Britt and Caralyn cover topics like; 

• Caralyn explains how her struggles with acne impacted her personal relationships and even her career, what she went through to try to improve her acne, and what ended up working for her in the end

• How Caralyn was left feeling very alone in the medical system, and the conventional approaches that she tried to heal her acne

• Why your skin care routine is only one piece of the puzzle

• Some different ways that acne can be rooted in the body 

• The connection between inflammation and acne, what it looks like, and what you can focus on 

• The role that excess androgens may be playing in your acne, what that looks like, and what you can do

• The gut skin connection, how we can work to establish a balance in the gut microbiome

• Why using the hormonal birth control pill is more of a bandaid approach with regards to “treating” acne

• The essential skin nutrients that the birth control pill depletes

• The importance of restoring a healthy daily bowel movement for better skin

• Digestive insufficiencies as a major contributor to an imbalanced gut skin connection.

• Things to look for that you’re on the right path in your skin health journey 

• What you can incorporate into your diet to improve digestion for better skin health

• Does your diet play a role in your acne?

• Why balancing your blood sugar is important for acne and hormone balance 

• Tips for identifying your acne root causes

Big love,

Caralyn