3 STEPS TO CLEARING YOUR HORMONAL ACNE FOR GOOD

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Ep. 13: 3 Things to Do Daily to Clear Your Acne (No Supplements or Testing)

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If you’ve ever watched someone on TikTok say, “I took this one supplement and healed my gut,” and immediately rolled your eyes … you’re right.

They’re not telling the truth 🤷🏽‍♀️

There is no single supplement that can fix every layer of your gut or magically clear your acne — especially if you’ve been struggling for years, have been on birth control or antibiotics, or have normalized things like bloating, constipation, or fatigue since childhood.

But the good news?

There are three daily habits that can make a massive difference in your gut health and skin — no supplements or testing required.

Daily Habit #1: Stop Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach

Don’t panic — I’m NOT going to tell you to give up coffee.

But how you drink your coffee matters more than you think.

Here’s the truth:

When you have coffee first thing in the morning — before food — you’re not just getting a caffeine boost.

You’re:

  • spiking cortisol
  • spiking blood sugar
  • stressing your adrenal system
  • waking up your body with stress instead of fuel

And when cortisol and blood sugar spike together?

They trigger IGF-1, the hormone responsible for:

  • excess oil
  • excess sebum
  • clogged pores
  • inflammation
  • hormonal breakouts

This is why you can spend $300/month on skincare and STILL break out — because you’re pouring gasoline on your hormones before your day even starts.

Your body needs fuel (from calories) before it needs caffeine.

This is especially true if you’re trying to regulate your hormones, improve your energy, balance your cycles, or clear your acne.

👉🏽 The fix:

Eat something before you drink your coffee.

Even if it’s small.
Even if it’s quick.
Even if it’s not “perfect.”

Protein + carbs + fiber = stability.

Then follow it with your coffee (or your protein coffee).

Your skin — and your energy — will feel the difference.

Daily Habit #2: Eat More Cooked Foods (Especially Cooked Veggies)

This one surprises people every time.

If you’re eating salads, raw veggies, and cold smoothies because they’re “healthy”… but you’re still bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable by midday … this is why:

Raw foods are harder to digest.

Especially when:

  • your stomach acid is low
  • your enzymes are low
  • your gut bacteria are imbalanced
  • you’ve been on birth control
  • you’ve had gut symptoms for years

Warm, cooked foods are gentler on your gut and easier to break down, absorb, and digest.

So if you’re eating a huge salad and feeling bloated two hours later?

It’s not because you’re “sensitive” — it’s because your gut is struggling.

👉🏽 The fix:

Shift toward warm foods, especially at lunch and dinner:

  • roasted veggies
  • sautéed greens
  • soups
  • stews
  • cooked meals instead of cold salads

Cooked vegetables = easier digestion = less bloating = clearer skin.

Daily Habit #3: Slow Down When You Eat

This is the one almost every woman ignores — and the one that changes digestion the FASTEST.

Digestion doesn’t start in your stomach.

It doesn’t start in your mouth.

It starts in your brain.

If you’re eating:

  • in the car
  • between emails
  • rushing your kids
  • scrolling your phone
  • stressed
  • multitasking

Your brain is not primed for digestion.

And when your brain isn’t focused on digestion, your stomach won’t produce enough stomach acid or enzymes — which leads to:

  • bloating
  • gas
  • constipation
  • slow digestion
  • acne flare-ups after eating
  • nutrient deficiencies

Your gut literally cannot digest food in a stressed state.

👉🏽 The fix:

Before you eat:

  • sit down
  • take 2–3 deep breaths
  • let your body shift from stress → digestion
  • look at your food
  • let the aroma stimulate your senses
  • be present

This one simple shift can improve digestion more than ANY probiotic.

These Three Habits Are Foundational — But They’re Not Everything

For many of my clients, these habits alone help them:

  • reduce bloating
  • improve energy
  • feel more regulated after meals
  • stop reacting to every food
  • reduce acne inflammation

But if you’ve had acne for 5, 10, or 15 years…

If you’ve been on birth control or spironolactone…

If you’ve taken antibiotics…

If your bloating has been around since childhood…

There are deeper root causes at play — things like:

  • H. pylori
  • low stomach acid
  • low elastase
  • dysbiosis
  • leaky gut patterns
  • low immune function
  • depleted good bacteria

No habit or supplement alone can fix those.

They require a targeted, root-cause plan — one that starts with actual data from your GI-Map.

Want Answers in 30 Days?

Then let’s get you a GI-Map.

It’s the fastest way to see what’s going on in your gut so you can stop guessing and finally start healing.

Inside The Hormonal Acne Reset Method™, we:

🧪 Run your GI-Map and HTMA to get real answers

📋 Build a personalized Clear Skin Protocol based on your body

🧠 Fix the root causes of your acne — not the symptoms

💊 Use targeted supplements and digestive support

🍽 Reintroduce foods strategically (so you can enjoy your life again)

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Work together through 1:1 calls, office hours, and weekday chat access

If you’re ready for a plan that works because it’s built for your body —

👉🏽 Book your Clear Skin Call now

On your call, we’ll talk about your skin, your history, your symptoms, and whether this personalized approach is the right next step.

You’ll get clarity, support, and a plan — maybe for the first time ever.

And I can’t wait to talk to you.

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A diagnosis of PCOS changed my LIFE & I was willing to do every diet, buy every medical grade skincare product, & have drawers full of supplements I didn't need. So I HAD to do something different.

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