Case Study

From 15 years of painful cystic acne and four rounds of Accutane to skin she feels confident in.

“I'd say I'm at 90% clear, and what I see now with no makeup on is so much better.” Emma, age 33

Pictures are 9 months apart

BEFORE

AFTER

The Struggle

  • Acne starting in her teens that ramped up senior year of high school with painful cystic breakouts.
  • Tried spironolactone, four rounds of Accutane, birth control, and all of the topicals.
  • Accutane would clear her skin temporarily, but never for the long term, and the acne was extremely painful and frustrating.
  • A history of elevated liver enzymes, and unsure how to support her overall health for wellness and fertility.

The Strategy

  • Completed the right labs to identify her cellular root causes across her skin, gut, liver, and hormones.
  • Found nutrient insufficiencies, low insulin and cholesterol pointing to under-fueling, cellular thyroid issues, and mineral depletion.
  • Identified liver health concerns that needed targeted support, plus numerous gut infections.
  • Supported her liver up front to make sure she was ready for additional phases, then moved through the phases in the right order.

The Result

  • Feeling confident in her skin and her overall health.
  • Rounding out 7 months with CSL and ready to focus on fertility.
  • Liver enzymes supported and gut infections addressed, building a stronger foundation.
  • Moved through the ebbs and flows of the skin healing journey with grace.
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