Is Your Wellness Routine Actually Holding You Back from Healing Your Acne?
We live in a time where wellness trends are EVERYWHERE..green juices, collagen powders, hot girl walks, lymphatic drainage tools, 12-step skincare routines, seed cycling, hormone balancing teas… the list goes on.
But here’s a truth that might sting a little:
Sometimes, the very routine you created to heal your acne might be the thing that’s keeping you stuck.
Let’s talk about why.
1. You’re doing all the “right” things… but you’re exhausted.
I see this all the time..clients who are burnt out from healing. You wake up early to journal, fast until noon, fit in a workout, sip your adrenal mocktail, take 12 supplements, skip dairy, gluten, sugar - and somehow still break out.
If your routine is making you feel overwhelmed, rigid, or constantly “behind,” your nervous system is likely in survival mode. And healing doesn't happen in survival mode.
Sometimes, doing less is the most healing thing you can do.
2. You’re following someone else’s healing journey instead of your own.
Just because something worked for that influencer on TikTok doesn’t mean it’s right for your body.
Your acne isn’t caused by one thing…it’s a reflection of deeper, internal imbalances.
Whether it’s gut dysbiosis, poor detox capacity, hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, or a combination of all of the above - you need a personalized roadmap. Not a one-size-fits-all wellness routine.
3. You’ve made wellness another source of stress.
When wellness becomes another form of control, pressure, or perfectionism, it stops being supportive. You might be checking all the boxes..but if you’re also stressing about missing your morning celery juice or feeling guilty for eating pizza with friends… your body feels that.
Stress, even in the form of wellness obsession, can drive inflammation, disrupt hormones, and delay healing.
4. You’re skipping the foundations.
You can drink all the adaptogenic elixirs you want, but if you’re not eating enough, skipping meals, barely sleeping, or avoiding carbs out of fear, your acne won’t budge.
Wellness trends are only as effective as the foundations they’re built on:
✅ Balanced blood sugar
✅ Regular meals
✅ Nervous system regulation
✅ Digestive support
✅ Consistency, not perfection
So what should you do instead?
Start by asking yourself:
Is this routine actually supporting me, or stressing me out?
Am I doing this because it feels good, or because I’m afraid not to?
Is this helping me feel more nourished, rested, and connected to my body?
And if you’re not sure what your body needs to truly heal, this is where functional testing comes in.
We use tools like GI-MAP, DUTCH testing, and targeted blood work to map out your internal landscape so your wellness plan is built on data, not guesswork.
So again, i’s about doing what’s right for you - and sometimes, that means pulling back, getting quiet, and tuning in.
If you're ready to stop chasing trends and finally figure out what your skin has been trying to tell you - I'm here to help.
Let's get to the root together.
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