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Gut-Loving Pantry Staples
🚨 SAVE this for your next trip to the supermarket 🛒 Staples in our pantry for a happy & healthy gut (and balanced hormones). Nutrient-rich whole foods help nourish our digestive system and feed good gut bacteria. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome is key to maintaining your everyday vitality, energy, and overall well-being 💖 Reminder: everyone is unique, and not all of these foods will work for everyone's tum. You know your bod, listen to your gut (literally) and eat what suits you best 🥰 Eve xx
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4 tips to heal your gut!
Have you had a guts full of feeling less than your best? Supporting your gut health can make a world of difference! Gut health impacts so many areas of daily wellness - from digestion and skin vitality to everyday energy and mood. That’s why keeping your digestive system happy is key! Here are 4 daily tips to support your gut. 💦 Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated benefits your overall health and supports smooth, regular digestion. Keeping things moving daily helps nourish a balanced gut microbiome! 🧄 Identify trigger foods: If certain foods (like garlic or onion) tend to cause occasional digestive discomfort or fullness, you may find your stomach feels more comfortable by reducing them or enjoying them fully cooked.oiding these trigger foods or eating smaller amounts of them fully cooked. 😰 Manage daily stress: High stress levels can impact overall digestive comfort and bowel regularity. Finding time to unwind helps keep your digestion running smoothly and supports your overall gut environment. 💛 Gut Drink is formulated to support a balanced gut microbiome and everyday digestive comfort 🧘. It features Bacillus Coagulans to support gut microflora via the gut-brain axis, along with Glycine to complement your daily wellness routine.Lastly, remember to always trust your gut!
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The Keto Diet & Your Hormones: 5 Things You Need To Know
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the ketogenic diet is the latest buzz in health spheres. It’s a way of eating that cuts out carbs almost completely, claiming to ‘force’ the body to burn fat for energy instead. While there's a plethora of claims floating around the internet about how this way of eating helps you to lose weight, never get hungry, have unlimited energy and a new level of mental clarity - there’s very little information out there about the potential consequences on our periods and hormone health. Is cutting carbs really the ultimate solution to weight loss or is there more to ketosis than meets the eye? Let’s take a closer look. Here are 5 things you should know about low carb diets and your hormones. 1. Low carb diets affect men and women differently In the vast majority of research studies in health, fitness and nutrition, women are largely under-represented. This is not meant to be discriminatory, it's just that men are much simpler research subjects - they don’t have a menstrual cycle, their production of sex hormones doesn’t change much day-to-day, and aren't so easily affected by stress and other factors. The female hormonal system is different in the sense that it relies heavily on a small gland inside the brain called the hypothalamus, and its constant perception of safety—both now and in the near future. To make healthy, fertile amounts of both oestrogen and progesterone, the hypothalamus must perceive that there is more than likely to be an additional 75,000 calories available to safely survive pregnancy. If it doesn’t have this faith in the food supply or environment, it makes the sensible decision to switch off reproduction to preserve energy for the sake of your own survival. This is known as ‘hypothalamic amenorrhea’, and is a common reason for missing periods. 2. Like many things, low carb diets are a stress on the body Glucose is the preferred fuel source for every cell in the human body. When we restrict carbohydrate intake, we’re starving our bodies, and our brains (the most glucose-demanding organ of them all) of glucose—and forcing them to run on ketones instead. That being said, not all stressors are bad. Many health-promoting practices such as exercise, cold exposure and saunas are also stressors and, as such, help the body adapt and become more resilient over time. But when we live busy, modern lives that already involve work stress, relationship stress, traffic stress, bills stress, family stress and whatever else is going on - the low carb diet can become the straw that breaks the camel's back and throws you into hormonal chaos. 3. Because as a general rule, your hormones need carbs The right kind of carbohydrates (we’re talking starchy vegetables, whole fruit & gluten-free wholegrains) support your hormones by: Calming the nervous system and improving cortisol response. When eaten at dinner time, ‘gentle’ carbs help to set up our hormones and nervous system for a high quality, restorative sleep. Supporting ovulation and fertility. By letting the hypothalamus know the food supply in your environment is pretty sweet, and it's safe to reproduce. Supporting mood and emotional balance. Carbohydrates and the insulin released when we eat them allow more tryptophan (...) to enter the brain, where it is converted to serotonin, a key neurotransmitter for mood support. Promoting a healthy gut. Resistant starches found in potatoes, rice and other whole food sources of carbohydrates act as ‘prebiotics,’ which feed the good bacteria in the gut and promote a diverse microbiome with more good bugs than bad ones. Keeping you regular. Complex carbohydrates are also rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre - an essential aspect of every oestrogen eliminating bowel movement. According to Dr Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specialising in the female athlete: “Women need a minimum of 120-130g of carbohydrates per day, to support baseline health, and more if they are exercising.” And by baseline health, she means basic brain function, hormone production, immunity and maintaining lean body mass. As a point of reference, a low carb diet is based on around 50g of carbohydrates per day, and a ketogenic diet more like 20g or less. When we eat less carbs than what our bodies require for basic functioning, it isn’t just our reproductive capacity and periods that are compromised, other side effects can include: A slowed thyroid and metabolic rate (which can result in weight gain despite your best low carb efforts); Hair loss; Constipation; Insomnia and increased anxiety; Low sex drive. 4. However, there is an exception One area where adjusting carbohydrate intake can be beneficial is for individuals seeking to support healthy insulin sensitivity, such as those navigating PCOS. Although it is a hormonal condition, PCOS is often driven by excess insulin or insulin resistance, which increases testosterone and other androgens and impairs ovulation—stimulating the ovaries to make more testosterone instead. Reducing refined carbohydrate intake may help support balanced insulin levels, which plays a role in overall hormonal balance and regular cycle function. 5. We are all different, as are our requirements for carbohydrates The right amount of carbohydrates for you isn’t so much a one-size-fits-all, or something we can make generic recommendations about. It depends on a whole range of factors, such as: Whether or not you have insulin resistant PCOS; Whether you are male or female; Your levels of body fat and lean muscle tissue; Your stress levels; Your age; Where you are in your menstrual cycle; Your energy output and activity levels; Your daily physical health needs and overall lifestyle; Your genetics and ancestry; How you feel after eating carbs. Our advice? Listen to your body. We are all different and thrive off different ratios of essential macronutrients - carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Ultimately, it's up to you to eat in a way that makes sense for your body, and helps you to feel your best.
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5 Ways To Support Your Fertility (Even If You Don't Want Babies Right Now)
While you can never really know just how fertile you are until you roll the dice and ‘try’, there are ways to support your body and give yourself the best chance of success when the time comes. Whether you’ve got babies on the brain, or just want to look after yourself, here are 5 natural ways to support your overall reproductive and hormonal health. 1. SWITCH TO NON-HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION One of the best things you can do for your fertility (and overall health) is to let your body do its thing, and have years of regular, ovulatory cycles between puberty and when you actively start ‘trying’. This means letting your hormones rise and fall each month without suppressing them with hormonal birth control, such as the pill, IUD or injections. The communication pathway between the brain and ovaries often starts out a bit awkward and ‘hit or miss’ around puberty, but after years of practise it only becomes clearer and more resilient. Non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms, the copper IUD and fertility awareness are all great options if you are looking to support your fertility, and address any underlying hormone imbalances; without falling pregnant. If you are currently on hormonal contraception, Take Me With The Pill is designed to provide targeted daily micronutrient support to help cover key nutritional foundations. 2. SUPPORT OVULATION WITH KEY HERBS & NUTRIENTS The ovaries need a steady supply of certain nutrients to do their job. In particular, the key-nutrients we need to support ovulation, regular cycles, balanced hormones and fertility include: ZINC Zinc is a trace mineral that’s required for over 300 enzyme (chemical) reactions in the body. This wonder-mineral nourishes ovarian follicles (eggs) and promotes ovulation, which we know is essentially the ‘on-switch’ for female sex hormones. Zinc-rich foods include lean red meat, oysters, and pumpkin seeds. VITEX In the past 50 years, this powerful herb has been gaining traction in the gynaecological scene in Europe, is a traditional herb with a long history of use in female reproductive health, commonly used to support overall cycle regularity and comfortable pre-period phases. Vitex is particularly good at promoting ovulation and increasing levels of progesterone, our soothing hormone that balances the effects of oestrogen and helps to keep us feeling somewhat human in the week before our period arrives. IODINE Iodine is a key mineral that is best known for its essential role in the normal functioning of the thyroid - a gland responsible for growth, brain development and metabolic rate; however, iodine plays an important role in hormone health too. Along with supporting healthy oestrogen metabolism, oestrogen helps to stabilise oestrogen-sensitive tissue, including the brain, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Iodine is an essential trace element that plays a key role in supporting healthy thyroid function, which in turn helps maintain overall metabolic and hormonal balance. 3. BRING MORE ZEN TO YOUR LIFE It’s no secret that stress and our hormones aren’t the best of friends. In fact, high stress levels is one of the most common contributors to fertility challenges in both men and women. Whether it’s work stress, sleep deprivation, restrictive diets or overdoing it on coffee and alcohol, our bodies don’t know the difference. Anything that sends the body into a state of stress means it is prioritising the production of stress hormones over sex hormones. Over time, this can lead to hormone imbalance and irregular cycles that impact fertility. Here are some ideas on how you can lower your stress levels and bring some more zen into your life: Make sleep a priority, and aim for at least 7-8 hours per night. Take a high dose, quality magnesium supplement to support the nervous system and promote total-body relaxation. Limit high-intensity exercise to a few times a week and opt for more restorative forms, such as yoga, pilates and walking. Try making coffee a weekend treat, rather than an every-day thing (it’s hard, we know!). Learn what makes you feel most relaxed—whether that's a yoga class, a hot bath or a good book—and make it a non-negotiable part of your week. 4. GET FRIENDLY WITH YOUR CYCLE If you think you might like to fall pregnant one day (and even if you don’t), getting to know your unique cycle is one of the most powerful things you can do as a woman to build a deeper connection with your body. Contrary to what we may have been taught in high school sex ed, you can actually only fall pregnant in a window of 5-6 days each cycle; around the time of ovulation. Whether you want to fall pregnant one day or not, knowing how long your cycles are, when (and if) you ovulate, and when you are fertile is all very helpful and empowering information to have about your own body. There are a few ways you can go about this: If you’re just starting out, try downloading an app (such as Flo, Clue or Kindara) to track your cycle. To keep a closer eye on ovulation and your fertile window, you can learn how to track your basal body temperature and cervical mucus. 5. BALANCE YOUR HORMONES Sex hormone balance and fertility go hand-in-hand. After all, the hormonal fluctuations that take place in the female body each month are all in the name of reproduction—whether that’s on your agenda or not. Oestrogen builds a nice cosy lining in the uterus and helps to trigger ovulation, while progesterone holds the lining in place and helps to maintain a supportive environment for a developing fetus in the early stages of pregnancy - until the placenta takes over. Balanced estrogen and progesterone levels work together to help maintain smooth, regular menstrual cycles. Think of your cycles and periods like monthly check-ins with your body that provide valuable insights into your health and hormones. Are your periods regular? Are they heavy, painful, or otherwise a total nuisance? Do you experience mood swings or feelings of overwhelm and anxiety? What about acne? Tender breasts? Or low energy? These signs (and many more) are important feedback from your body as to just how nicely balanced and in sync with each other your hormones are. Above all else, remember to be patient and have faith - fertility is a journey that is different for everyone. Even when everything is working as it should, it can take healthy couples up to a year to conceive.
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The 5 Best Ways To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy (Now, Or In The Future)
Whether you’re actively trying to get pregnant, or you think you might like to at some stage, there are plenty of ways you can start supporting your body for a healthy conception, pregnancy and bub. No matter where you are on your journey, the tips in this blog can help you prepare your body for the incredible process that is creating and growing new life. Side note: let’s be real here, not all pregnancies are planned months to years in advance, (or planned at all) - and that’s okay too. But if you are blessed with time to plan and prepare, here are the best things you can do to support your body through the process from conception to sleepless nights as smoothly as possible. 1. PLAN AHEAD Our number one tip for fertility and pregnancy is to plan ahead! You want to allow plenty of time to ensure your hormones are nicely balanced, that you are ovulating regularly, and your body has enough nutrients on board to support both your health, and that of an additional growing human. When we opt for hormonal birth control (such as the pill, IUD or injections) we often assume that after coming off it, we will be able to fall pregnant straight away. While this can be the case for some women, for others it can take months and even years to establish regular, ovulatory cycles after birth control. It’s impossible to really know how your body will respond when you come off hormonal contraception and ask it to start making its own hormones again, but a few helpful guiding factors include: What age you started hormonal contraception; How long you have been on it; What your natural cycles were like pre birth control. Make sure to allow plenty of time for your natural cycles to resume, and to address any underlying hormone imbalances that the pill may have been masking. Barrier methods such as condoms are a great option for the interim. 2. BUILD YOUR NUTRIENT STORES In the nicest way possible, babies growing inside their mother are a bit like a parasite (bear with us!) - in the sense that they take whatever nutrients they need with little to no regard for their ‘host’. Building up your nutrient reserves beforehand helps support your body’s increased nutritional needs during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Key nutrients that are used by a growing baby during pregnancy include: Zinc B12 B9 Iodine Selenium Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA Specific amino acids These key nutrients aren’t only essential for supporting pregnancy, they also play an important role in hormone production, detoxification, energy, metabolism and producing the neurotransmitters we need to support our moods & mental health. To ensure your body has enough nutrients to meet the needs of both you, and your baby, focusing on a nutrient-rich diet and, under the guidance of a healthcare practitioner. 3. SUPPORT YOUR MICROBIOME(S) You probably already know that you have a gut microbiome, but did you know you also have an important ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and viruses in your reproductive tract as well? Yes, it’s a thing, both the vaginal and uterine microbiome play key roles in keeping women healthy, and plays a key role in maintaining normal reproductive tract hygiene and balance. While science in the field of the uterine microbiota is in its infancy, we do know that it is closely linked to the gut microbiome, and good gut health is essential for almost every other area of health. It’s also worth noting that if you have a vaginal delivery, these microbiomes are the very first bugs a newborn is exposed to. Promoting a good balance of good guys and bad guys is a great way to get their health off to a good start from day one. To support your gut, uterine and vaginal microbiomes, try: Eating less sugar and more fibre-rich foods (plants); Drinking plenty of water to support regular bowel movements; Including probiotic-rich foods in your diet, such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, coconut yoghurt and kefir. 4. BALANCE YOUR HORMONES All of your sex hormones need to come to the party at the right time, and in the right amounts, in order to create the right biological environment for baby-making. Oestrogen builds a nice cosy lining in the uterus and helps to trigger ovulation, while progesterone holds the lining in place and helps to maintain a supportive environment for a developing fetus in the early stages of pregnancy - until the placenta takes over. Estrogen and progesterone work together to maintain regular cycles and prepare the uterine environment for a healthy pregnancy. Think of your cycles and periods like monthly check-ins with your body that provide valuable insights into your health and hormones. Are your periods regular? Are they heavy, painful, or otherwise a total nuisance? Do you experience mood swings or feelings of overwhelm and anxiety? What about acne? Tender breasts? Or low energy? These signs (and many more) are important feedback from your body as to just how nicely balanced and in sync with each other your hormones are. 5. KNOW YOUR BODY If you want to fall pregnant one day (and even if you don’t), getting to know your unique cycle is one of the most powerful things you can do as a woman to build a deeper connection with your body. Contrary to what we may have been taught in high school sex ed, women are actually only fertile for around 5-6 days each cycle; around the time of ovulation. It goes without saying that if you want to get pregnant, knowing when you are most fertile is helpful information to have. The same goes for if you are actively trying not to get pregnant. There are a few ways you can go about this: If you’re just starting out, try downloading an app (such as Flo, Clue or Kindara) to track your cycle. To keep a closer eye on ovulation and your fertile window, you can learn how to track your basal body temperature and cervical mucus. Note: if you are using the natural fertility awareness method for contraception, we recommend working with an experienced FAM educator first.
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Seed Cycling For Hormone Balance
As our good mate Hippocrates once said over 2500 years ago; “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Turns out he really was on to something; many wholefoods are loaded with goodness that can help to support the optimal functioning of our bodies. (And of course there are some foods that have the power to do the exact opposite…) Seeds are some of the most nutrient dense little critters around. And, while they’re not going to replace medication for a diagnosed medical condition, certain seeds have some pretty sweet hormone-loving properties that gently support your body in doing what it naturally does, i.e: Building hormones; Using hormones; and Getting rid of the hormones (and other things) it no longer needs. Pretty cool huh? What is Seed Cycling? Seed cycling is the practice of eating specific seeds, with certain hormone-promoting benefits, to support the optimal functioning of the hormones that are running the show at any one time.It's worth noting that seed cycling is a traditional and emerging practice - research is still limited, so think of it as a gentle, food-based habit rather than a proven treatment. The key hormones that control the menstrual cycle (oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone) ebb and flow throughout the month, dominating at different times. Seed cycling works by tuning your intake of certain seeds to match the hormonal flow that this seed supports. For example, flaxseeds can support healthy oestrogen levels, so would be best consumed during the first half of your cycle when oestrogen should be the dominant hormone. Will seed cycling magically balance your hormones overnight? No. But for anyone who has recently come off hormonal contraception or is experiencing irregular cycles, seed cycling could be a simple, low-cost habit worth exploring alongside advice from your doctor or practitioner. How To Seed Cycle THE CYCLE: Seed ‘cycling’ refers to the rotation of different seeds between our two main phases of the menstrual cycle; based on a regular 28-day cycle, these are: Follicular Phase - begins with menstruation (roughly days 1-14); and Luteal Phase - starts after ovulation (roughly days 15-28). However, we are humans, not machines and your cycle might be longer or shorter than this. As a general rule, any cycle length between 21 - 35 days is considered ‘normal’. You can either track your cycle and pinpoint your ovulation date to be super accurate, or just add/subtract the days that your cycle differs from 28 to the follicular phase. As a general rule, to keep hormones nice and balanced, we want to regulate oestrogen levels in the follicular phase, and support oestrogen detoxification and progesterone production in the luteal phase. Note: If you don't have a cycle, or you have a very irregular one, some people choose to loosely follow the moon's cycle instead (for example, starting follicular phase seeds on the full moon and switching to luteal phase seeds on the new moon) - though this is a traditional approach rather than an evidence-based one. THE SEEDS: From the first day of your period, consume at least a tablespoon each of freshly ground (if possible) pumpkin seeds and flax seeds per day. From your tracked or estimated ovulation date, switch to sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. Blitz up the seeds quickly using a NutriBullet or similar and add them to your smoothie, have them with coconut yogurt and fresh fruit, sprinkle them over your salads or bake with them. The options are endless and we’ve whipped up two recipes further down the page to get you started. To save time, you can grind the relevant seeds once at the start each cycle phase and store them in the fridge or freezer. FOLLICULAR PHASE: FLAX SEEDS & PUMPKIN SEEDS Lignans: Both flax seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in lignans, which are thought to help support healthy oestrogen balance in the body. Zinc: Zinc is also one of our favourite nutrients, thought to play a role in healthy testosterone levels; which along with oestrogen, should reach their peak around ovulation. Omega-3: Flax seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body and are thought to play a role in supporting FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), involved in the growth of ovarian follicles (eggs). Tryptophan: Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of an amino acid called tryptophan, which the body uses to create serotonin and melatonin - two hormones that help us feel good and sleep well. LUTEAL PHASE: SESAME SEEDS & SUNFLOWER SEEDS Selenium: Sunflower seeds in particular are rich in selenium which support liver function and hormone detoxification which is important to clear excess oestrogen in this phase. Lignans: Lignans are found in both sesame and sunflower seeds and help the body get rid of the oestrogen that has been detoxified by the liver. Zinc: Sesame seeds are rich in zinc, a nutrient thought to play a supportive role in progesterone function in the body. Vitamin E: Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, a nutrient thought to support healthy progesterone levels.
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An intro to hormones and skin
Hormones and skin have more to do with each other than just annoying chin pimples. Here are the fundamentals of what your hormones are doing for your skin on a daily basis. Oestrogen This juicy hormone is your skin’s ride or die. Oestrogen gives you a glow, hydrating your skin by helping with your natural production of hyaluronic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen production and skin thickness. It may also play a role in the skin’s barrier function and wound healing. Basically, before investing too much $$ in your skincare routine or beauty treatments, try balancing your oestrogen levels first and you may have some money. Life hack. Progesterone The hormonal queen of chill is also an MVP of the skin world. Progesterone combats stress and cortisol levels within the body. As stress and skin don’t get on great, balanced progesterone levels help prevent the skin from stress related damage. Progesterone also plays a role in the production of thyroid hormones, which are essential for skin health, driving circulation, and making sure the skin gets the blood, oxygen, and nutrients it needs to glow. Finally, progesterone keeps tabs on sebum (skin oil) production by keeping your androgen levels in check, meaning fewer breakouts. Androgens (incl. testosterone) Before we start ragging on androgens and the well-known role they play in hormonal acne, it’s important to acknowledge they actually have some great benefits in the right levels. Androgens, which are a gang of hormones that testosterone forms part of, do important things for the overall happy health of our skin. Sweat production, hair growth, skin barrier function and wound healing are all special skills of our androgenic pals. Androgens only become foes when their levels are too high, or are out of ratio when compared to oestrogen and progesterone levels. When left alone androgens have an aggressive communication style (which makes your skin angry and can flare acne), and both oestrogen and progesterone help androgens to express themselves with more grace - thus keeping your skin happy and carefree. Therefore one of the secrets to supporting hormonal blemishes is to balance your hormones overall, recognising that teamwork really does make your clear skin dreams work. Read more on the clear skin combo the girls in the know are using, here.
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What to Expect in Your First 30 Days with Eve Clear Skin Drink
You've decided to try Clear Skin Drink? Love that for you! Here's what’s going to happen next. To be upfront, this isn't some miracle that shows results overnight. Clear Skin Drink is a daily foundational ritual on your skin journey, formulated with three research-backed ingredients (myo-inositol, DIM and zinc glycinate) to support blemish-prone skin, excess oil production and the internal triggers of hormonal breakouts. That kind of support builds gradually, as your body's internal hormonal environment shifts over time. As with all routines, consistency matters more than a short sharp start-and-stop, and patience pays off. Here's your roadmap for the first 30 days. Week 1: The Settling-In Phase What's happening in your body: Myo-inositol is starting to support your insulin and blood sugar balance. This part kicks in quite quickly. DIM is beginning to support healthy oestrogen metabolism and your body's hormonal detox pathways. Zinc glycinate is topping up your daily intake of one of the most well-researched nutrients for breakout support. None of this happens instantly, though. Your hormonal environment won’t entirely reset overnight (how nice would that be though!?), it shifts gradually as the impact these ingredients have build over time in your system. What you might notice: Honestly? Probably not much yet, skin-wise. That's completely normal. Keep going, you’re doing great sweetie! Some women do notice a change in their cravings thanks to myo-inositol helping with your blood sugars and satiety. But otherwise, you can build and enjoy your new daily ritual: a delicious pink lemonade–flavoured drink! Try it with sparkling water for an elevated vibe. What to do: Take Clear Skin Drink daily, as directed on pack. Same time each day if that helps you remember. Breakfast, or after lunch when you’re feeling like something sweet are popular choices. Daily consistency matters more than timing with this product. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are on the pill or any medication, check with your healthcare provider before starting. Weeks 2–4: The Building Phase What's happening in your body: This is generally the window where Clear Skin Drink's support for your hormonal pathways starts to build toward a more noticeable level, though this varies significantly from person to person, and for some women it may take longer. What you might notice: This is typically when people start to report early signs of change, though timelines vary: Skin feeling less oily, calmer, and less inflamed. As insulin and blood sugar support from myo-inositol builds, alongside zinc's role in skin repair and calm skin, some women notice a shift in how their skin feels day to day. Fewer new breakouts appearing, rather than existing ones instantly disappearing. Supporting the root causes of hormonal breakouts tends to influence what's forming, not fast-track what's already there. A settling of the "predictable" breakout pattern. Some women notice their usual cycle-linked breakouts feeling slightly less intense or consistent, as fewer internal triggers are in play. These are general patterns some women report, rather than guarantees or a fixed timeline. It’s important to remember that everyone's physiology is different, which is exactly why we built a combination formula rather than betting on one ingredient. Try not to compare to other people’s results, you’re unique and that’s the best thing about you <3 Week 4+: Your New Routine What's happening in your body: By this point, if Clear Skin Drink is a fit for you, the three ingredients should be established as part of your daily skin routine. What you might notice: For those who respond well, this is often where the more meaningful changes in skin clarity show up and, alongside it, the feeling so many women in our community describe: finally having something that targets their hormonal breakouts. What happens if you stop? If you stop taking Clear Skin Drink, the ingredients aren't stored up in the body, so their support for your hormonal pathways will taper off once you're no longer taking it daily. But this doesn’t mean you need to be on it forever! You can cycle on and off as it works for you, and of course you can restart anytime. How to take it Dosage: As directed on pack, once daily. Timing: Whatever fits your routine! Some prefer breakfast, and some prefer that after-lunch slot where you fancy something yummy! With or without food: Either is fine. However, due to the zinc some may find it doesn’t sit quite right on an empty stomach. Test and see what works best for you. Can I take it with other supplements? Generally yes, but if you're on any medication (particularly anything affecting hormones, such as the contraceptive pill or hormone therapy) or have a diagnosed condition like PCOS or a thyroid disorder, please check with your healthcare provider first. What's normal (and what's worth checking on) Normal: No visible change in Week 1 Gradual improvements that build across weeks 2–4 and beyond, rather than a sudden shift Skin oiliness and calmness changing before breakout frequency does Different timelines for different women: hormonal skin is genuinely individual Worth checking with your healthcare provider: Any new or worsening skin symptoms Digestive discomfort that persists beyond the first few days Any changes to your menstrual cycle you're unsure about The bottom line Clear Skin Drink was created for the women who feel like they've tried everything. The ones dealing with long-term, reoccurring hormonal blemishes, but also those experiencing it for the first time. It's designed to support the root causes, not just mask what's on the surface. It's not an overnight fix, and it won't work identically for every woman. What it asks of you is consistency: one drink, daily, for at least 4 weeks before you judge whether it's working for you. References Research on DIM's role in oestrogen metabolism and myo-inositol's role in insulin sensitivity and androgen activity — see our earlier post, "Skin not helping your breakouts? Try this" for source detail. Individual results and timelines vary. The week-by-week pattern above reflects general, commonly reported experiences rather than a guaranteed or clinically fixed schedule.
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The Clear Skin Combo The Girls In The Know Are Using
We hate to say it, but there is no one silver bullet solution for clear skin. But if you’re reading this you already know that. You already know the grind and hustle of trying to find that dream combination that will finally help your breakouts. There are several areas of wellbeing that we want to consider on the quest to clear skin. Some of the key ones being blood sugar regulation, liver detoxification, hormonal balance, stress, and skin healing. The girls in the know are using a combination of ingredients to support these areas and more. And we’re here today to spill the tea. Short version: DIM and myo-inositol support two different hormonal pathways that both feed into breakouts. Lean on one without the other, and you're only addressing half the picture. The dream team Hormonal breakout pals; myo-inositol, DIM and zinc are about to become your ride-or-dies. And this is why. Myo-Inositol Myo-inositol, sometimes called vitamin B8 even though it isn't technically a vitamin, is a compound your body produces and has a highly-researched role in supporting insulin and blood sugar balance. You might be wondering ‘I’m trying to sort out my skin, why are we talking about blood sugars?’. This, my friend, is why: High blood sugar levels (blood glucose) and frequent blood sugar spikes causes your body to produce insulin Higher insulin levels are linked to production of a group of hormones called androgens, which includes testosterone. More testosterone circling in the body can lead to more sebum (oil) production in the skin More oil, mixed with dead skin cells, is a recipe for clogged pores and breakouts Myo-inositol supports blood sugar regulation, helping to interrupt this chain before it reaches your skin. DIM We talk extensively about DIM in this post. But here's the TLDR version, and why it matters for skin. DIM is a compound your body makes naturally when you eat cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Your body is producing and clearing oestrogen all the time. But how well your body is detoxifying your oestrogen is important for your skin. Poor oestrogen clearance has been linked to oestrogenic signs such as hormonal breakouts, weight that won’t budge particularly around your middle, hips and backs of arms, low moods and more. Research suggests that DIM encourages better oestrogen clearance, by supporting your liver’s hormonal detox pathways. Essentially, better oestrogen detoxification = fewer hormonal breakouts. Epic. Zinc We’ve all heard of zinc. It’s a powerful little mineral, naturally found in oysters, eggs and red meat. But you may not have heard of the link between zinc and breakouts. Research has shown that those experiencing the types of breakouts that won’t budge often have lower blood (serum) levels of zinc. Raising your zinc levels, therefore, may support soothed, happier skin. Additionally, Zinc: Supports skin inflammation associated with angry blemishes Supports skin healing and repair, which helps support scarring repair How to get these three MVPs into your daily routine You could purchase them all as separate supplements. OR, you could get Clear Skin Drink. DIM, zinc and myo-inositol aren't interchangeable, and one isn't a backup for the other. They're supporting different mechanisms that all feed into hormonal breakouts. That's the whole reason Clear Skin Drink is a combination: three research-informed ingredients, supporting different parts of the same problem, in one refreshing pink lemonade–flavoured daily ritual.
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