acne and the pill

Is the Pill right for me?

Is the Pill right for me?

Hey, girl. Whether you’re on the Pill, coming off it or thinking about going on it, I wrote this blog for you. Many women are put on the pill (otherwise known as the OCP - oral contraceptive pill) in their teenage years to regulate any sort of anomalies that may occur in the menstrual cycle and it’s becoming more and more common to be told to go back on the Pill for problems with your skin (that have likely been caused by the Pill). In a world of information that can feel overwhelming, let’s get some clarity on what you need to be aware of if you’re taking the Pill or thinking about it for your skin.

How To Help Hormonal Acne

How To Help Hormonal Acne

We are given so many falsities about our own hormonal health as women… falsities like “taking the pill will regulate your hormones and clear your acne“. Well, that’s entirely untrue. If you’re sick of being on the roller coaster of being told that the pill or antibiotics are the only way to help your hormonal acne, read this.

Do I Need To Come Off The Pill Before I Can Get Help With My Acne?

Do I Need To Come Off The Pill Before I Can Get Help With My Acne?

I can’t tell you how many times I get asked this question before people book in to work with me. Coming off the Pill is important to help get your hormones back into function - but so is having good nutrition and stress management! If you’re feeling a little lost with what step one is in helping your acne or you’re dreading coming off the Pill because you know that post-pill acne is going to happen, this is for you.