Nutritionist Topic -Acne

As a nutritionist imbalance to consider. Do you breakout when you are stressed? It’s a common complaint for women and I see it often in clinic.

Why does our skin do this?

One research article discussed the mechanisms. Chronic stress increases the secretions of adrenal androgens therefore increasing sebaceous gland lipid production, this means an increase of oil in the skin. Also skin inflammation increases with higher cortisol production from elevated stress.

A greater production of oil and inflammation is the perfect combination for acne. Stress can also delay wound healing by 40% which can lead to acne scarring.

Now how can we address this.

🌿 Reduce stress levels through lifestyle changes, incorporate meditation daily to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system ( the calming part of the nervous system). Introduce yoga into your fitness regimen.

🌿 Reducing sugar and highly processed foods

🌿 Consume a nutrient rich wholefood diet

🌿 Nutraceuticals- zinc is my favourite mineral for acne

🌿 Address any GUT issues

🌿 Drink water and reduce coffee

🌿Use active topical cosmeceutical products

Seek professional skin advice from a skin therapist and clinical nutritionist for chronic skin conditions.