Leigh Brandon, a functional medicine practitioner and author of 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good,' shares his personal journey with acne and the impact it had on his self-confidence. He discusses the ineffectiveness of traditional acne treatments and the discovery of a functional medicine approach. Lee emphasizes the importance of understanding acne as an internal issue and addresses the prevalence of adult acne. He explores the causes of acne in Western society, including diet, toxins, and imbalances in the gut microbiome. Lee also outlines the seven steps to achieving clear skin, which include mindset, diet, sleep, gut health, detoxification, and skincare practices.

Takeaways

✅ Acne is not just a superficial issue but a reflection of internal imbalances in the body.

✅ Traditional acne treatments often focus on addressing symptoms rather than the root cause of the problem.

✅ Diet, toxins, and imbalances in the gut microbiome play a significant role in the development of acne.

✅ Achieving clear skin requires a holistic approach that includes mindset, diet, sleep, gut health, detoxification, and skincare practices.

Timeline

01:01 Personal Experience with Acne

04:22 Impact of Acne on Self-Confidence

06:11 Ineffectiveness of Traditional Acne Treatments

10:36 Discovery of Functional Medicine Approach

15:30 Understanding Acne as an Internal Issue

17:52 Prevalence of Adult Acne

19:35 Causes of Acne and Western Society

22:41 Balancing the Gut Microbiome

23:39 Detoxification from Toxins

29:22 Importance of Mindset for Success

35:38 Seven Steps to Clear Skin