29/06/2026
As someone who has chased many skin and health trends over the last 15 years, the biggest changes actually happened when I focused on the basics.
I stopped buying junk food and bringing it into the house. Because let’s be honest, if it’s sitting in the pantry, eventually I’ll eat it. Some of my snacks to curb the sweet salty junk cravings: olives, rice cakes, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds, fruit, homemade bread with various homemade spreads and toppings to name a few.
Anything homemade always better than takeaway. If I was too tired or lazy to cook, or was craving junk I would replicate it with an easy homemade meal. Canned fish, fresh cut up veg, rice, a quick pasta dish, a sandwich, anything I had at home instead of takeaway. Mind over matter on this one was super important. A loooot of self control 🥲
I stopped relying on plain water alone and started drinking herbal teas throughout the day instead. Soo much better for your body and skin. Plus so much more delish.
I made omega 3 rich foods a priority. Sardines, wild-caught salmon and cod liver oil a few times a week became regular staples.
DAIRY. This was a tough one to accept. In TCM dairy is super damp forming and especially with a sluggish digestion this is just a big no no for acne :( it took me many years to finally actually apply this to myself despite already knowing TCM. Definitely was living in denial.
When it came to skincare, the biggest lesson was to stop changing products all the dang time.
Every time my skin flared, I’d convince myself I needed something new, when in reality, my skin usually needed consistency, hydration and patience.
It’s also the philosophy behind the skincare I create now.
Supporting the skin barrier, staying consistent and giving skin what it actually needs instead of chasing every new trend that comes along.🩷🩷