Do you feel like you've tried everything for acne and have been left feeling frustrated and helpless? Have you forgotten what it's like to have clear skin? Have you wondered if you'll have to deal with acne for the rest of your life? Are you tired of being on an endless hamster wheel of one treatment after the next and trying every new skincare product that comes out? Are you tired of guessing? Would you like to understand what's going on in your body and have real answers? Wouldn't it be great to finally have lasting relief? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Dr. Shayna Peter's It's Not Just Acne is for you. This guide shares powerful strategies to pinpoint root causes behind acne and actionable steps to achieve lasting relief. This work represents hope, answers, listening to your body & digging deeper. In This Book You'll learn: The complexity of acne as not just a skin condition but an immune system imbalance and the most common root causes. How to build an acne-fighting skincare arsenal to zap breakouts overnight and do damage control when necessary. How to take your regimen to the next level if you've seen improvement with skincare but you still have remaining stubborn breakouts. How to identify not only which supplements are good for acne but which supplements are right for you. How to step outside of the one-size-fits-all approach & pinpoint the root causes behind your acne. It's Not Just Acne is a comprehensive resource that will help you heal acne from the inside out.

New research indicates that microbiota make us who we are. The skin's ecosystem is inhabited by diverse microorganisms, most of which are harmless or even beneficial. A few are pathogenic and play a role in acne formation. The Acne Answer looks at treating inflammatory skin conditions such as teenage acne, adult acne and rosacea from the natural and organic perspective. It covers the whys and wherefores of how acne is formed and what can be done to improve problem skin based on scientific research.

An investigation into the root cause of the modern acne epidemic--fluoride--and how to remove it from your diet and lifestyle for clear, healthy skin • Chronicles the existing acne research to reveal fluoride was behind the rise of teenage acne in the mid-20th century and the dramatic increase in adult acne today • Details how to avoid fluoridated foods and beverages as well as other common sources of fluoride, such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and household products • Explains how to displace fluoride stored in your bones and other tissues through nutrition and the careful use of iodine According to a recent study, over 20 percent of men and 35 percent of women experience acne after the age of 30. At the same time, remote indigenous societies--such as the Inuit before they “moved to town” in the 1960s--experience no acne at all, even among their teenagers. Many things have been cited as causing acne, from sugar, chocolate, or pizza to dirty pillowcases, hormones, or genetics, but none of these “causes” have been able to explain the majority of acne cases, nor why chronic acne is on the rise. Using her FBI intelligence analyst skills, Melissa Gallico identifies fluoride as the root cause of the modern acne epidemic. Chronicling the existing acne research, she reveals where each study went wrong and what they missed. She shares her personal 20-year struggle with severe cystic acne not only on her face, but on her neck, chest, back, and even inside her ears. She explains how her travels around the world and her intelligence work helped her pinpoint exactly what was causing her treatment-resistant flare-ups--fluoridated water, foods, dental products, and the systemic build-up of childhood fluoride treatments. She details how to avoid fluoridated foods and beverages and explains how sources of fluoride work their way deeply into our daily lives through water as well as fluoride-based pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and common household products. The author exposes the corrupt science used to convince people of fluoride’s health benefits and examines the systemic toxicity of fluoride, including its anti-thyroid and neurotoxin effects, how it remains in the body for years, and how it can cause the symptoms of illnesses, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and depression. She explains how to displace fluoride stored in your bones and tissues through nutrition and the careful use of iodine. Offering a guide to freeing yourself from persistent adult acne, Gallico shows that it is possible to heal your skin even when dermatologists and their prescriptions have failed.

From the creator and star of Florida Girls comes a hilarious and profound memoir about family, happiness, and really aggressive acne. Despite having dirty-blonde hair and fair skin, Laura Chinn is mixed-race: the daughter of a Black father and a white mother, which on its own makes for some funny and insightful looks at identity. Laura’s parents were both Scientologists and nonconformists in myriad ways. They divorced early in Laura’s childhood, and she spent her teen years ping-ponging back and forth between Clearwater, Florida, and Los Angeles (with an extended stint in Tijuana for good measure). Laura lived alone and raised herself for long periods of time, but don’t worry! Her mom’s alcoholic boyfriend was always nearby to supervise. She also lost family members to horrific tragedies, started drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes when she was eleven years old, and dropped out of school when she was fifteen, all the while completely obsessed with and scarred by her severe acne condition. This is not a sad story. There is Jell-O wrestling. There is an abnormal amount of dancing. There is information about whether you can drink gallons of sangria while taking unregulated Accutane acquired in Mexico. But mostly there is love, and ultimately there is redemption. Laura explores her trauma through anecdotes riddled with grit and humor, proving that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, it is possible to find success, love, and self-acceptance, zits and all.

Difficult skin conditions are all too common. Acne is one of the worst. It is not uncommon at any age. Some, who had relatively clear skin in their youth, struggle with adult-onset acne. In this book, Dr. Makoto recommends an anti-inflammatory diet that eliminates inflammatory foods while introducing low glycemic load anti-acne super foods. Each of the meals for this diet is easily manageable and quite nutritious in a well-balanced menu of the major food groups. Foods containing sugar are very problematic and highly inflammatory for acne sufferers. Results are best with the elimination or avoidance of sugar, the cornerstone of this diet. Also important is eliminating all other major food sensitivities. Although implementing diet restrictions may seem arduous and painful at first glance, it can be enjoyable. Focusing on clean, whole foods is primary, and this book provides many healthy and tasty meals. Some of the 150 recipes are: Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Indian-Spiced Salmon with Spinach Chilled Avocado, Mint and Coconut Soup Slow-Cooked Chili Flank Steak or Brisket Best-Ever Bolognese Sauce Kale, Apple and Walnut Slaw. There is comprehensive information on the anatomy and psychology of acne, managing acne from conventional treatments, how to deal with scarring, topical support and much more.

Are you a woman suffering with acne? Are you embarrassed or frustrated with your skin? Does it seem to have a mind of its own? Do you want to take the guesswork out of clearing your acne, saving you time, money and heartache? If you said yes to any of the above, this book is for you. Dr Terry Loong, an award-winning integrative cosmetic and skin doctor, suffered from acne herself and found a way to clear her acne without antibiotics, birth control pills or roaccutane. Since then, she has been helping her patients do the same. In The Hormonal Acne Solution, she shares with you the real causes of hormonal acne and explains her unique holistic approach, combining internal hormone-balancing with her skin care secrets. Written in plain English and with amusing illustrations, Dr Terry takes the fear out of acne and teaches you how to work with your skin to reveal the beautiful clear complexion you were born with. Dr Terry has studied Functional Medicine and Hormone Balancing in the USA and worked with women in the UK for eleven years, and she believes acne is an outward expression of an imbalance occurring within the body. Dr Terry's treatment strategy includes reducing inflammation internally and externally, balancing sugars, optimising nutrition, and balancing hormones through supplementation, herbs or natural hormones. In this book you will also learn how to read your skin during your cycles and discover how to choose the right skin products and treatments for you. The Hormonal Acne Solution is a candid look at acne, influenced by Dr Terry's love of writing and telling stories. Get ready to be inspired, educated and informed on how to clear your skin, feel confident and love the skin you're in.

For anyone who loves straight-talking, practical advice on skincare, this book is the perfect, beautiful gift. _________________ We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear. Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from the nonsense! Tackling common complaints such as acne, dryness, rosacea and aging, The Skincare Bible is your definitive companion to your body's biggest organ. Clear, concise and packed full of tips on the best products and routines, it will help you discover what works for you and find confidence in your own skin. _________________ 'I now feel safe in the knowledge that I'm armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin' Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution 'A refreshing, fad-free guide to glowing skin. A must-read for anyone struggling with their skin health' Dr Megan Rossi, author of Eat Yourself Health

The Clear Skin Protocol is clear skin without a prescription. It combines natural therapies with rigorous scientific research to treat the key imbalances that cause acne in order to clear skin for good. Using methods to identify underlying gut issues and focusing on restoring balance to the gut, skin and hormonal systems, the Clear Skin Protocol is a personalized solution for healing skin from the inside out. It includes a practical framework for restoring gut health, therapeutic food and supplement plans to heal underlying gut issues that worsen acne, a clean and natural skincare routine and lifestyle habits that support radiant skin and overall health.

"A serious and important contribution to the whole food, plant-based world. . . Not infrequently I get asked about this diet for skin conditions-now I have a great reference to pass on to people."- T. Colin Campbell, co-author of The China Study From YouTube stars Nina and Randa Nelson comes the doctor-approved, clinically-tested, low-fat vegan diet that instantly and dramatically transformed their skin. Over $3 billion dollars is spent treating acne every year. But YouTube celebrities Nina and Randa Nelson have found a solution that is easy, affordable, and as close as your local grocery store. Based on solid nutritional science, vetted by top nutrition experts, and proven by the authors' experiences and now so many others, The Clear Skin Diet will help you clear your skin for good. This is it: a six-week plan to take control of skin issues using the simple principles of a low-fat vegan diet, foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, corn, beans, oatmeal and whole grains. Complete with detailed grocery lists, simple meal prep strategies, and delicious recipes using affordable, familiar ingredients, The Clear Skin Diet is an accessible guide to curing acne that will give readers, whether 13 or 43 years old, the confidence to start living life again.