Today we’re continuing on with our acne series! This time we’re talking about bacteria and their role in the formation of acne. We have bacteria on our skin all the time. And that’s not a bad thing. Like the gut flora in your digestive system, your skin also has flora – or a colony of … Read more
If you have acne-prone skin or are struggling with acne breakouts, you may have wondered why your pores clog so easily. That’s what I’m going to answer in this edition of our acne series! Skin cells and their role in the formation of acne: What you might not know, or may have never thought … Read more
Are acne and rosacea connected to gut health? Does Poor Gut Health Cause Acne? The short answer is almost always! The long answer is something I’ll get into more as we go through our acne series, BUT what I can tell you in the meantime is this: Assuming skincare breakouts have been ruled … Read more
What’s the deal with acne and oil? The most basic explanation for how acne forms is this: pores get clogged, infected, inflamed and irritated. But HOW do pores get clogged? What causes inflammation? Irritation? Infection? That’s what we’ll be looking at this month in the Facebook group! Our series starts by looking at one aspect involved … Read more
QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our Facebook community: Why does sunscreen cause breakouts? Are mineral sunscreens comedogenic? A radiant rebel within our community wondered about congestion and breakouts from mineral sunscreens during a discussion about ingredients and skin sensitivities. I thought it would be helpful to publicly share my answer … Read more
Treating Acne Holistically – an acne journey that used organic skin care for acne instead of Accutane. JM’s Skin Journey: including before and after skin care pictures Today we’re sharing something a little different on the blog: a customer’s radiant journey with their skin as told in their own words. For privacy, we’ll call this … Read more
Struggling with acne breakouts due to wearing a mask all-day? Scroll down for a clean beauty skincare routine to calm and protect your skin. Before the pandemic, if someone asked about acne breakouts due to a face mask, they were typically talking about a skincare mask (which I wrote about here). However, that’s not what … Read more
The number thing I’ve been asked about lately is solutions to new skin concerns that are cropping up due to wearing a face mask (fabric face covering) all day. This is completely understandable as we’re all navigating a new normal right now – and our skincare routines are no exception. Below is a quick guide … Read more
QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our community group: “Why are my forehead and skin are still congested despite using only Grounded Sage products?” ANSWER: Great question! Bumps on our forehead – specifically, skin congestion, is multifaceted and can be triggered by a wide range of things (just like most … Read more
QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our Facebook community: “Bear with me and I apologize in advance for a long post. For years, and I mean YEARS (I am 52) I have had OILY, acne-prone skin. I really don’t remember having clear skin since the age of 12. In my 40s, … Read more
If you’re following an intuitive approach to skincare, you know that having some basic guidelines to refer to is so helpful when it comes to making decisions about what’s right for your skin. That’s what this article aims to help you with: making decisions that will help keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and radiant. Below … Read more
“Why am I breaking out now? I’m not a teenager anymore!” and “Why do I have more acne in my 30s and 40s than I did as a teen?” Above are the two most common questions I get followed by: “How do I stop my face from breakout out?” Keep reading for the answers! Ready … Read more
