Struggling with breakouts? Before dropping money on endless products, there are free lifestyle changes that can get to the root of clear, healthy skin.
Here are 5 tips I wish I knew 10 years ago when facing hormonal acne. Simple adjustments with big impact:
Our daily habits affect skin more than we realize. Small tweaks make a difference.
Compulsively touching and picking at skin spreads bacteria and causes more breakouts.
Long nails harbor more bacteria underneath, which gets transferred to skin. Keep nails neatly trimmed.
Bacteria and oils on pillowcases, phones, and hands can clog pores.
Working up a light sweat balances hormones and fights inflammation for clear skin.
No equipment or gym required! Netflix offers free exercise videos from yoga to HIIT. Or create your own bodyweight routine.
Use phone alerts to prompt you for regular short walks or activity breaks. Build motivation and consistency.
“Hey Siri, set a daily reminder for a 15 minute evening walk at 6:30pm.”
Walk portions of your commute instead of driving. Take standing or walking meetings. Little bursts of activity add up.
Aim for 10,000 steps per day. Wearing a fitness tracker helps motivate and track.
You’ve heard it before – food affects skin! Adjusting your diet helps control breakouts.
Milk and cheese contain hormones that can worsen hormonal acne. Limit intake and choose hard, aged cheeses over soft.
Excess sugar and carbs spike insulin, which stimulates oil production. Gradually reduce added sugars, desserts, and simple carbs like white bread, pasta, and rice.
Nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil – these satisfy hunger and balance hormones. Prioritize them over sugary snacks. Spread nut butter on apple slices for a nourishing treat.
Download my free food tracking worksheet to discover your breakout triggers.
Beauty sleep has science behind it! Aim for 7-9 hours nightly for hormonal balance and skin cell repair.
Stop intake after 2pm. Swap coffee for herbal tea in the evenings. Chamomile, ginger, mint soothe and relax.
Dim overhead lights around 9-10pm. Switch devices to nighttime mode. The brain associates blue light with daytime, disrupting sleep hormones.
Light a candle, diffuse essential oils, or listen to calm music as bedtime signals. Routine cues tell the brain to start preparing for sleep.
When feeling down about skin, remember that you’re far more than your complexion. Self-care also means self-acceptance.
Make a list of your positive qualities not related to appearance. Re-read it whenever struggling with self-image.
Avoid envy toward those with “perfect skin” on social media. Everyone faces challenges behind the scenes.
Progress happens slowly. Expect gradual improvements through better habits over time, not instant flawlessness.
Focus on inner glow. Temporary blemishes can’t blot out your radiant essence.
With some adjustments to your habits and mindset, you can create the ideal internal environment for clear skin to thrive. Patience and self-care will get you through the process.
What are your best non-product tips for keeping skin healthy? Share your advice in the comments!
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