30 Oct Stress acne: How to break the cycle
Scientists have known for a long time that there’s a link between acne, stress and mood. But it may surprise you to learn that they don’t understand the exact nature of that connection....
23 Oct Acne skincare: what to use and what to avoid
The good news is that the best products for acne-prone skin aren’t necessarily the most expensive. In fact, you can alleviate acne by choosing fewer products—and using them wisely....
16 Oct Gut bacteria and acne: what’s the link?
Our obsession with gut health may seem new, but did you know we’ve been aware of a link between gut health and skin health for nearly a century? In the 1930s, two pioneering dermatologists called Stokes and Pillsbury hypothesised that heightened emotional states could alter...
09 Oct Do you need to detox for acne?
Spoiler alert: you don't need to 'detox' to clear your acne. But you might benefit from giving your liver a helping hand. Way back in the 1950s, Japanese researchers discovered if you supported the liver with specific nutrients, acne improved...
02 Oct Does dairy cause acne?
Will cutting out dairy clear your acne? Here’s the short answer: it depends. For the long but helpful answer, carry on reading....
13 Sep Can your diet cause acne? What to eat and what to avoid
Food doesn’t cause acne, but it can trigger it. Think this sounds like the same thing? Read on the discover the important but subtle difference—and what it means for you and your diet....