The Root Causes of Acne and How to Address Them with Robyn Spangler

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 The Clear Skin Lab Free Mineral Guide with recipes Nutrition By Robyn on Instagram