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Still breaking out - even after doing everything “right”?
Acne isn’t just about your skin. Whether it’s cysts, blackheads, or hormonal flares, breakouts are a sign of deeper imbalances.
The Functional Skin Reset helps you uncover what's really going on inside - and finally break the cycle.
What Is Acne?
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that shows up as:
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Cysts and nodules
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Papules and pustules
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Whiteheads and blackheads
It can occur anywhere on the face, chest, back, or jawline—and while it often begins in adolescence, it affects up to 50% of adult women.
Topical treatments can suppress symptoms temporarily, but if the breakouts always return, it’s time to look within.
How Do I Know Where My Acne Stems From?
Here are signs your acne may be rooted in deeper dysfunction:
Flare-ups around ovulation or your period
Jawline or chin breakouts
Cystic acne that doesn’t respond to topicals
Acne that gets worse with stress, sleep deprivation, or gut issues
If any of these sound familiar, your skin may be reflecting imbalances in your gut, hormones, liver, or metabolic health.
Acne by the numbers
Over 85% of teens experience acne - but so do 50% of adult women
Hormonal acne is the most common type among women ages 25–45
Long-term antibiotic use can lead to gut dysbiosis and resistant breakouts
Acne is associated with increased rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem
Why Conventional Acne Treatments Don’t Offer Long-Term Relief
Let’s bust a few myths first:
Myth: Acne is just a surface problem - dirty skin, oily pores, poor hygiene.
Myth: It’s just part of being a teenager - or something you’ll grow out of.
Myth: Prescription meds and topicals are the only solution.
The truth?
Conventional treatments aim to “dry it out” or “kill the bacteria,” but they don’t address what’s happening inside your body.
Why your skin is inflamed, why your oil production is dysregulated, or why breakouts always seem to return.
At The Functional Skin Reset, we look at the full picture.
Because when your internal health shifts, your skin does too.
What’s Really Driving Your Acne?
Hormonal Imbalances
Excess androgens (like DHEA or testosterone), estrogen dominance, or poor hormone clearance can lead to increased oil production, clogged pores, and cystic breakouts.
Gut Dysbiosis & Leaky Gut
Pathogenic bacteria, yeast overgrowth, and poor digestion can trigger systemic inflammation and reduce nutrient absorption essential for skin healing.
Liver Detox Challenges
When your liver is overwhelmed or sluggish, excess hormones and toxins recirculate - exacerbating skin flare-ups.
Blood Sugar Instability
Spikes in insulin and glucose trigger excess sebum production and inflammatory cascades that worsen acne.
Nutrient Depletion
Low zinc, vitamin A, magnesium, and B6 - often due to stress, poor absorption, or hormonal birth control - impairs your skin’s ability to calm inflammation and heal.
How We Address Acne Differently
Inside the Functional Skin Reset, we use labs to decode what your breakouts are really trying to say
From there, we personalize a protocol to:
Balance your hormones and restore skin resilience
Heal your gut and reduce systemic inflammation
Replenish key nutrients like zinc and vitamin A
Support detox pathways and calm your nervous system
No more harsh topicals, risky medications, or cookie-cutter advice. Just clarity - inside and out.
"My skin looks so good compared to what it used to. It's truly life-changing. I can see that my face is thinner from the inflammation going down as well."
FAQs About Acne & The Reset
Yes. We use testing to identify the why behind your acne - so your plan is strategic, not random.
Not necessarily. We work with your whole picture - including any dermatology support - to create a complementary internal approach.
No, our protocols support all types of acne, including cystic, fungal, inflammatory, and adult acne.
Ready to find the right path for you and your skin?
take the free quiz to discover the best next step for your skin healing journey.
Healing starts here. Let’s do it together.