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Is Acne Caused by Different Things in Men and Women?

Acne is a prevalent skin condition, with up to 95% of people in the UK experiencing some form of acne in their lifetime. But, the development of acne isn’t split 50/50 between men and women. Research shows that men are more likely to develop acne in their...

Does Sugar Make Acne Worse?

Acne, Food, Hormones

I’m going to be straight to the point here. I wish sugar didn’t make your skin worse, but it does. Sugar can make acne worse in a few ways. It can directly affect the proteins in the skin, and throw off the balance of hormones that influence skin health....

Natural Treatments for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Acne, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Women's Health

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age. It’s estimated that up to 13% of women suffer from the condition, but a huge 70% of cases may remain undiagnosed. PCOS can be life-changing for...

3 Common Causes of Acne

Acne, Gut Health, Hormonal Acne

Although the direct cause of acne is unknown (I don’t think they’ll find one cause), three underlying causes do contribute to the condition. When it comes to clearing acne, it’s usually a combination of factors that trigger or worsen the condition....

The Best Diet For Acne Prone Skin

Acne, Nutrition

If you’re struggling with acne and wondering what natural therapies could help clear it, your diet is a great place to start. Up until recent years in the Western world, diet was often dismissed as having any connection to the development of acne. But, we now...

What To Do When Accutane Doesn’t Work

Acne, Medications

Cystic acne is not fun to deal with at all, and it becomes even more frustrating if it still hasn’t cleared up for good after a course (or two) of Accutane. Accutane, Roaccutane or isotretinoin, is a powerful medication often prescribed to treat severe acne....