In this blog, I want to help you understand how hormonal acne differs from other common types, and why figuring this out can make all the difference when it comes to supporting your skin long term.

In clinic and online, one of the biggest internal acne triggers I support my clients with is blood sugar dysregulation, and this often shows up more around holidays, birthdays, or busy periods when routines go out the window.

Understanding what acne actually is and why it shows up is the first step in supporting the skin properly and gently. There are actually many different types of acne, all of which have their own root causes and treatments.

Conventional medications can offer relief but they’re not the whole picture. For many people, they come with trade offs: nutrient depletion, hormonal disruption, gut issues, or emotional side effects that no one explained upfront.

Healing PCOS isn’t about “fixing” your body. It’s about listening, understanding what’s going on beneath the surface, and making supportive changes that honour your hormones, skin, and whole wellbeing.

Let’s explore what’s really happening during each phase of your menstrual cycle, why acne tends to appear when it does, and how you can support your skin naturally.

The truth is, your skin is deeply connected to what’s happening internally, especially in your liver, which is your body’s master detox organ.

In this blog series we’re going to be covering why post-pill acne happens, how long it lasts, and what you can do to support your skin from the inside out.