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