Welcome back for another bite of Simplicity. My name is Jenn Pike, your host, registered holistic nutritionist, medical exercise specialist, the best-selling author of the Simplicity Project and the creator of the women's revolutionary health program, The Hormone Project.

In this simplicity bite, we will be discussing Adult Acne. We will talk through different causes of acne in adulthood, the purpose of our pores, and the direct correlation between skin issues and imbalances in our nutrition, gut health, and hormones. I will also walk you through the three phases of detoxification relating to gut and liver function, nutritional intake, and breakdown.

Given the current reality we are all facing, masks are a big part of our lives so I will be sharing some tips with you on how to take care of your skin in and out of the home.

I want to preface that we are all different and so it is important when listening to this episode, to take from it what connects with you, what resonates.

If you have a question, send it on over to [email protected] or via Instagram at @jennpike and I'll do my best to share my insights, thoughts, and advice.

Here are the main topics of this simplicity bite:

• Different possible causes of adult acne
• Just how common acne is in adulthood
• We have pores for a reason
• Call back to our skincare episodes with Skin Essence founder, David Brooke
• Lifestyle irritants
• Direct correlation of skin issues with imbalances in nutrition, gut health, and hormones
• Three different phases of detoxification
• Stress breakouts and impact of your mental health on your physical health
• The importance of good hygiene and a cleansing routine
• Taking care of your skin before, during, and after wearing a mask
• Inflammatory foods and leaky gut

Hoping this episode supports you on the path of knowing, accepting, and loving who you truly are. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!

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Quotes:

"Acne is something that I think so many of us believe only happens when we are in puberty, but it can happen as an adult"

"To preface this episode by saying that every body is different. So as I say, time and time again, I don't know you, your history, your current status, what's going on. So I want you to be able to sit back and take this through a big lens and pull from it what connects with you, and then some of the pieces that don't resonate, then that message is just not for you."

"What we do have to remember is that we have pores for a reason, right? We have endo and exogenous organs and systems for a reason. Meaning we are meant to draw things in, absorb and bring them into our body. And we are equally meant to be pushing and releasing things out."

"Hormones can definitely cause skin issues to flare, but they all begin within the gut."

"Stress increases certain stress hormones in the body, particularly the production of cortisol, which can definitely cause you to have stress breakouts.

"Remember your body has to be able to filter...I've seen a huge increase in dealing with acne all around the area of wearing a mask"

"The final thing that I would say is Don't try to navigate this by yourself. If you're really struggling when it comes to your skin, work with somebody on this, reach out to us. You can book a call with one of our team members and talk about what you've been struggling with. We will be very honest with you and let you know if myself or one of our coaches inside the Hormone Project are a good fit. And if not, we will refer you."

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Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star, and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium, and Juice Plus.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.