Hi Melissa,

Thanks for submitting your question! I would suggest a holistic approach and look at everything that affects your skin: diet, sleep, environment, stress, physical activity, and skincare.

Diet - Make sure you are eating a diet full of healthy fats, fiber, protein, that’s nutrient rich, and hydrate. Stay away from sugar as much as you can, by this I mean added sugar, refined sugars… so think sodas, and processed foods.

Environment - It’s winter and skin can become very dry due to the dry cold weather, as well as indoors, thanks to heaters. Use a humidifier when inside, and again hydrate by drinking plenty of water/fluids. Also consider looking at your water, when we wash our face and shower a lot of times it’s with hard water that can clog and irritate the skin. Look at adding a water filter to your routine.

Stress - I shared this with another community member, stress can do some crazy things to our bodies. Make sure to manage stress the best you can, or remove it where possible. Deep breathing, exercise, and meditation are all great was to manage stress.

• Increased inflammation

• Impaired wound healing

• More oil and sebum production

• Impaired resistance to infection

Physical Activity - Sweating is a great detox for skin and the body, so make sure you are getting in some kind of exercise or look at using a sauna if you have access. Gyms and spas sometimes have them on site for members.

Skincare - This takes a fine balance, you want to treat the skin but not continue to dry it out. Look for nourishing skin products that add moisture back into the skin, hyaluronic acid is a great moisturizing ingredient. I'm also a big proponent of natural based skincare. Two of my favorite brands are Leahlani, and Primally Pure. Believe it or not, not all skincare is good for your skin, and can irritate it further. You can also spot treat the acne as it comes with things like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tea tree. I love zitstickas. 

I hope this helps!

Xoxo, Crystal