https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:23:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1564996 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:16:11 +0000 Corduroy 1564996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going paleo cleared up my awful acne. I cut grains, sugar, and dairy at the same time so I don't really know which did the trick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1564335 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:34:13 +0000 anandam 1564335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did and I spent a lot of money on supplements and a very restrictive diet that made no difference whatsoever. It was a last ditch effort after oil cleansing cleared me up for a month or two but then caused the worst and most stubborn cystic acne of my life (just in time for my wedding, lovely).</p> <p>I've been using a clay mask now for about 2 years and it's really helped me more than anything else. It's called Lerosett and the website is so gimmicky, but it's really made a difference. That along with a multivitamin and sleeping in a very dark room (to regulate melatonin/estrogen) seems to be keeping mine at bay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1564137 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:27:15 +0000 Silva 1564137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I tried everything, over the course of 12 years, including a naturopaths recommendations (several dietary changes). The only thing that helped was the big guns (accutane). Hope your experience is different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1563980 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:05:41 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1563980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, that was one recommendation from my naturopath. Everything else I used was fertility/PCOS related, and just happened to have the added benefit of clearing up my skin (sugar-free, low carb diet, 100 oz water/day, other supplements).<br /> Sorry I couldn't be more help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1563919 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:33:32 +0000 Lilbear 1563919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: did your naturopath recommend using the oil cleansing method &amp; nixing dairy? I've already tried both of those things and they didn't work for me. Stupid jerk acne. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1563895 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:24:01 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1563895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have! I cut dairy and used the oil cleansing method. It seems totally counterintuitive to smear oil on your face, but after the first two weeks, it cleared things up well.<br /> I would share a link for more info, but it's on my personal blog, and I don't think that's allowed. Just google oil cleansing method, or wall me if you need more info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1563854 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:57:20 +0000 MsLipGloss 1563854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW, my OB (and Ped) told me not to worry about anything OTC that was applied topically (other than to be sure you wash your hands after application . . . and I did avoid retinoids while pg/BFing). So I just used what I always use for breakouts. </p> <p>I have also used a Zeno (just heat) to treat larger blemishes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1563830 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:43:41 +0000 chopsuey 1563830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't, but bumping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acne-amp-naturopath#post-1562671 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:41:36 +0000 Lilbear 1562671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried to treat their acne with a naturopathic doctor? I am still breastfeeding and plan to try for lo#2 in about a year so seeing a dermatologist is out of the question. I feel like I have tried every OTC cleanser available and even tried eliminating dairy.....nothing seems to be working.