Breakouts, eczema and skin that won’t settle?

Yes. A naturopath looks at what’s driving the acne rather than treating the skin alone. Common drivers include hormonal shifts (especially androgens), blood sugar swings, gut imbalance, low zinc and stress. Once we know which ones apply to you, treatment can be targeted. It can sit alongside care from your GP or dermatologist.

Often, yes. The gut and skin share immune and inflammatory pathways, so digestive symptoms like bloating, constipation or reflux frequently travel with acne, eczema and rosacea. A history of repeated antibiotics can also affect both. When gut symptoms are present, supporting digestion is usually part of the plan.

The pill suppresses the hormones that drive oil production. When you stop, those hormones can rebound and breakouts often return within a few months. This is common and usually settles with the right support for hormone balance, blood sugar and key nutrients like zinc.

Perioral dermatitis often flares with topical steroids, heavy skincare, stress and gut irritation. Naturopathic support focuses on simplifying what goes on the skin, calming inflammation from the inside and addressing any gut or immune triggers. Please see your GP first if you haven’t had a diagnosis.

Skin cells turn over roughly every four to six weeks, so most people notice early changes within two to three months. Hormonal acne often follows your cycle, so we track progress across a few cycles rather than week to week.