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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Ever wondered why you’re suddenly breaking out in your 30s or 40s when acne was never an issue before? Or maybe you’ve tried all the “miracle” skin products, strict diets, or even gone on birth control just to keep those relentless breakouts at bay… but nothing works long-term. In this episode, I’m sitting down with the skincare experts from The Porefessionals podcast (my own game-changing esthetician included) to finally get to the root of adult acne. 

No more one-size-fits-all quick fixes. We’re peeling back the layers on common triggers no one talks about, the hidden dangers in “healthy” foods and supplements (like biotin and collagen), and why “hormonal acne” is not what you think.We’ll also share our unfiltered ratings of buzzy skincare trends that everyone’s obsessing over on social. Whether you’ve battled acne your whole life or it’s suddenly appeared out of nowhere, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can use today to start healing your skin from the inside out. Press play now to learn what might really be hiding beneath your breakouts and the surprising things in your pantry and bathroom that could be making things worse.

Meet the ladies behind The Porefessionals: 

Ali Acosta is a licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Expert, Face Reality Ambassador, and owner of North County Skin Solutions in the San Diego area.

Cecia Ferrin is a licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Expert, Face Reality Ambassador, and owner of CC Skin Studio in Gilbert, AZ.

Cara Dempsey is a nationally recognized expert in acne treatment and the founder of We Love Acne, based in Knoxville, TN. She is a licensed Esthetician and Face Reality Certified Acne Expert, known for combining science-backed skincare with a supportive, no-fluff approach that clients love.

Topics covered on what causes adult acne:

• Why adult acne is showing up for women in their 30s and 40s, even if you’ve never had it as a teen or young adult
• The big mistake of thinking “healthy eating” automatically means “acne-friendly eating” 
• Why focusing on “hormonal acne” can make you miss hidden triggers
• How your skincare routine might be causing more bumps than you’d expect
• Why consulting an acne specialist who starts with a thorough lifestyle, diet, and health history is key to finding YOUR root cause
• The small steps you can start implementing today that are often more helpful than buying every trending acne product
• How a root-cause approach (not just slapping on a spot treatment) clears adult acne for good
• How stress and the emotional impact of acne can literally keep your skin in that cycle and what to start doing instead
• What to do if you’re on a budget or don’t live near an expert, and the realistic “first steps” that actually work
• The no-BS verdict on viral skincare trends you asked about including face taping, Korean beauty, ice rollers, gua sha, castor oil, and more (with zero filter)

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with the ladies of The Porefessionals:

• Visit Ali’s website, North County Skin Solutions
• Follow Ali on Instagram @northcountyskin
• Visit Cecia’s website, CC Skin Studio
• Follow Cecia on Instagram @ccskinstudio
• Visit Cara’s website, We Love Acne
• Follow Cara on Instagram @weloveacne
• Tune into their podcast, The Porefessionals

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros
• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 7: Transitioning Off of Hormonal Birth Control with Maddie Scannapieco
• Episode 23: Danielle Gronich of Clearstem Skincare On: Beating Acne at Its Root
• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!

Thank You To Our Sponsor:

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More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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