Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

The Shocking Truths About Acne, Birth Control and Skin Health with Kayleigh Christina

May 6, 2025

59:52

In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Kayleigh Christina discuss how birth control and acne medications disrupt hormones and skin health. Kayleigh shares her journey to finding lasting solutions beyond topicals.

Learn how diet, including dairy, eggs, and processed foods, may be triggering your breakouts. Kayleigh explains why what you eat affects your skin just as much as skincare products.

Hear about Clearstem’s approach to acne and aging, using pore-free ingredients. Kayleigh explains how to personalize skincare and eliminate variables for clearer skin.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Paleo Recipes
03:21 Episode Introduction: The Truth About Acne Medications
03:29 Meet Kayleigh Christina: Clear Stem Co-Founder
05:05 Understanding Adult Acne
09:13 The Role of Skincare in Acne Management
18:41 The Impact of Nutrition on Acne
19:36 Foods to Avoid for Clear Skin
31:18 Best Foods for Skin Health
32:35 Simple and Natural Diet for Acne
33:23 Paleo Recipes and Raw Foods
35:24 The Power of Olive Oil and Herbs
37:36 Medications and Acne: Birth Control and Accutane
44:41 Supporting Liver Health Post-Medication
49:55 Clear Stem Skincare Routine
57:01 Final Thoughts and Resources

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"Hormonal acne might not be just about excess testosterone. It could be a toxic load from all the hidden triggers."

~ Dr. Jockers

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