My #1 recommendation for my Hormonal Acne clients: DIM (Diindolylmethane) is derived from cruciferous vegetables and allows your body, specifically your liver, to metabolize excess estrogen that can lead to hormonal fluctuations. Excess estrogen, known as Estrogen Dominance, it can occur from stress, chemicals in your environment like xenoestrogens from plastic, imbalance of other hormones and digestive issues, among other things. According to Dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Jeffries, estrogen dominance looks like:
-Acne breakouts
-Irregular or heavy periods
-Water retention, bloating
-Headaches
-Breast swelling and tenderness
-Fibrocystic breast changes
-Weight gain, especially around hips, buttocks and thighs
-Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
-Mood swings, irritability
-Decreased libido
When I see a client that has cystic acne and/or pustules around the chin and jawline, it automatically tells me that they have some type of hormonal fluctuation. I often recommend them to consider supplementing with Dim. Dim works more potently and effectively than just eating cruciferous vegetables because a daily dose is the equivalent of eating 2 lb of broccoli, which I doubt anyone will do on a daily basis. Since it balances healthy estrogen levels it also gives your other hormones the capability of being balanced as well. Not only is it used for hormonal acne, it can also help with hormonal weight gain, PCOS, melasma, endometriosis, and can even help prevent cancer and boost the immune system. Have you struggled with hormonal imbalances?
Use as directed. (I am not a doctor or nutritionist. Use at your own discretion.)
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