Episode Highlights With Robyn

Her own journey with acne and all the extreme things she tried before discovering what worked
The functional approach to healing that changed her life
What to understand about the conventional methods of targeting acne and why things like steroids and birth control don’t work long term
The foundational things that support skin health
Foundational diet and minerals for supporting the skin
The surprising problems with too much iron in the body
What to know about protein and minerals to support your skin
Macro minerals vs other supporting minerals: sodium, potassium, magnesium
Only 2% of the population gets enough potassium and this is very tied to acne
The different types of acne and how the root cause addresses all of them: hormonal, inflammation, infection, irritation, and stress
Things that help the most with teenage hormonal acne: minerals
What to know about birth control, Accutane, and the downsides to know about them
Topical stuff to understand: nourishing the skin barrier, dealing with infection, moisture, dry skin, and more

Resources Mentioned

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