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With 10+ years of clinical experience focused on adult acne, and over 450 women supported through their healing journey, you’re at the right place.
Based On Your Quiz Result
Your acne is most consistent with an Estrogen Hormone Pattern.
This pattern often shows up as:
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Breakouts that worsen in the days before your period
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Lower cheek or jaw flare-ups
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Tender, inflamed spots that coincide with PMS
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Heavier periods or mood shifts alongside acne
Many women describe it as:
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“Hormonal acne that is absolutely relentless”
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“Jawline and neck are just nonstop breaking out”
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“Even the creams or meds from the dermatologist have never really worked”
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“Nothing would actually help or let alone make my acne go away”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Estrogen plays a key role in regulating skin, ovulation and inflammation. When estrogen is not being cleared efficiently, or when it outweighs progesterone in the second half of your cycle, inflammatory breakouts often intensify before menstruation. The result is acne that follows a predictable monthly rhythm, even if it feels frustratingly persistent.
Why What You’ve Tried Hasn’t Held
Women with this pattern often notice their acne flares before their period and have tried multiple treatments to manage it:
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Topical and oral antibiotics
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Accutane
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Spironolactone
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Tretinoin or adapalene
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Going off birth control
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Cutting dairy, sugar
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Eliminating entire food groups
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Supplements
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Expensive laser treatments & peels
What Actually Changes Estrogen-Driven Acne
Estrogen-driven acne does NOT improve by simply rotating products or eliminating more foods. It improves when we understand how estrogen is being metabolized and balanced within your body in the first place.
For most women, that means looking at:
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Ovarian androgen levels
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Blood sugar stability
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Chronic stress and cortisol
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Thyroid function
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What changed after stopping hormonal birth control
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Nutrient deficiencies
Two women can both have jawline cysts, and the reason behind them can be entirely different:
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One may be dealing with ovarian androgen shifts.
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Another may be reacting to coming off hormonal birth control.
If both are given the same treatment, the outcome is rarely the same...
That’s why the plan has to match what’s actually happening in YOUR body.
A Clinical Root Cause Approach To Adult Acne
As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve spent over 10 years working specifically with adult women whose acne did not respond to standard skincare or prescriptions (or it worked for a short while, then the acne came back worse than ever).
In My 1:1 Program We Will:
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Conduct a detailed review of your complete acne history and timeline.
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Assess hormone patterns, including cycle-related changes and ovulatory signs.
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Evaluate stress load, metabolic factors, and the impact of prior treatments or medications.
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Discuss which vitamins or nutrients will actually help your skin, and what to avoid.
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Identify the physiological contributors most likely influencing your breakouts.
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Develop a plan that addresses the underlying hormonal and metabolic influences affecting your skin.
if you’re ready to learn more about how I can help you clear your acne for good, book a free discovery call.
Ready For Clear, Healthy Skin That Feels Like Yours Again?
If you’re located in Ontario, the next step is to book a 15-minute discovery call.
During our call, we will:
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Review your history and current symptoms in context.
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Discuss what may be contributing to your breakouts.
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Determine whether 1:1 naturopathic care is appropriate for you.
Even if we decide not to move forward, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what may be influencing your acne and what to consider next.
And if we are a good fit, we’ll outline what working together would look like and when it makes sense to begin.
If you're outside Ontario and can't work with me 1:1, you can learn more about my self-study acne program, Her Skin Club, here.