Natural Skincare Specialist

04/30/2025

With her consent, I am sharing before-and-after pictures of one of my patients in the Your Skin Insider newsletter that is being sent out on Thursday!

The results are unbelievable!

Join us on Thursday by subscribing to the email list.

04/21/2025

I've been quiet on here for the past several months as I have been working quite diligently behind the scenes.

Although I am still seeing patients one-on-one, I have shifted into more of a writer and educator role, which I have adored.

Your Skin Answers was created to help individuals with complex skin conditions find relief through natural solutions in a compassionate way.

Skin health is a direct reflection of our internal weather. Whether we are thrown off by a primarily Western diet or stretched too thin with the unrealistic demands of modern society, your skin will reflect this.

Your Skin Answers brings education in the form of blogs and emails (and eventually other *very* exciting tools) to individuals struggling with acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Get Clear. Do Good. is Your Skin Answers ethos – it’s why we show up everyday. We believe when you Get Clear, you’re more likely to show up as yourself and contribute to the world in a meaningful way – and that’s something worth supporting.

I highly encourage you to follow along by signing up for Your Skin Insider, Your Skin Answers email list that dives deep into skin science and practical takeaways.

Sign up by clicking the link on this post.

Research-backed skincare tips straight to your inbox. Get access to exclusive tips, strategies, and case studies that we don’t share anywhere else.

04/15/2025

Although more research is needed, pantothenic acid, carnitine, zinc, omega-3s, and vitamin D have been studied for their potential roles in acne support.

Pantothenic acid and carnitine may help support normal sebum production and calm the inflammation commonly seen in acne lesions.

Zinc and omega-3s are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Interestingly, both have been shown to be lower in acne patients compared to controls.

Vitamin D is another key player. Also frequently low in acne patients, it may help support normal inflammatory processes by inhibiting the release of specific cytokines that are known to be involved in acne pathogenesis (like IL-8).

Learn more about the research, the mechanisms of action, and how to use these 5 supplements for acne in the full article, .

Learn about pantothenic acid, carnitine, omega-3s, zinc, and vitamin D - 5 acne supplements that may help clear your pimples.

03/01/2025

Been looking for natural acne treatment options but still confused?

I've been obsessed with learning about chronic skin conditions and have taken a deep dive into natural options for the management of acne.

This article goes in depth about which factors contribute to the formation of acne, guides patients in understanding which type of acne lesions are present, discusses natural acne treatment strategies, and highlights dietary, nutraceutical, and topical recommendations.

You might want to "Save" or "bookmark" this page because it is going to answer all of your questions and will take you some time to completely read.

If you still have questions, leave a comment and I will update the article so it is even more in depth!

Alternative acne treatments requires a personalized approach and includes dietary changes, specific supplements, and topical treatments.

01/04/2025

Happy 2025.

If clear skin is a goal for 2025, read my new blog for tips on free and under-utilized recommendations to supercharge your clear skin treatment for the New Year!

Learn why finally nailing your nighttime routine, eating foods that fuel your body, and practicing (and sticking with) a stress-management strategy will be your new go-to clear skin treatment in 2025.Having acne is challenging. Having acne in your late 20s is soul-sucking.From TikTok trends to unsol...

05/30/2024

What's everyone having for dinner on this beautiful Thursday?

04/15/2024

Good afternoon!

I am looking for 3 more folks who have struggled with acne and would be willing to hop on a 20-30 minute call to discuss your experience. As a thank you, I will give you $5 to use at Connect Roasters. :)

Please comment or DM if you are interested.

Ideally, you would be available over the next couple of days.

04/02/2024

Massage availability tonight with Bri:

330 or 4 pm for 60, 75, 90 minutes
630 pm for 60 or 75 minutes

April is Client Appreciation Month - $10 off a service or a free upgrade - hot stones, cupping, cold stone facial.

Which upgrade would you go for?

03/22/2024

Patient wins this week:

1. A new patient felt validated because her story was fully and compassionately listened to
2. A patient brought his A1C down from 6.3 to 5.6
3. We figured out a patients long-standing GI concerns, turned out she had Celiac Disease
4. A patient primarily eating a standard American diet has started eating salad with lunch and dinner and has reduced her soda intake from 5 cans to just 2 cans.

Thank you to all of the wonderful patients I got to see this week.

I am accepting new patients at my practice.

Please share this post with someone who has been wanting to get to the root cause of their health issues.

Thanks all,

-B