Welcome back to Unwritten Beauty Talks, where we go beyond the surface and into the heart of what makes you feel radiant in your skin. In today’s episode, your host Katarina dives into one of the most frustrating and misunderstood skin concerns she sees constantly in the treatment room: hormonal acne.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How your skin is a detox organ — and what it’s really trying to tell you
• The role of your gut health, probiotics, and digestion in clearing acne
• Why you should start your day with water, not caffeine
• Cortisol, sleep, stress & their direct link to hormonal breakouts
• Evening wind-down routines to balance your hormones (hint: red light therapy is a game-changer)
• Why tools like the LumeBox and Shark Beauty LED mask are worth the hype
• Product recommendations and a breakdown of what actually works for hormonal acne
• The skincare myths that might be making your acne worse (cough hydrating cleanser only routines)
• Why “perfect skin” isn’t the goal — but healthy, supported skin is

Katarina’s Holy Grail Products + Tools:

• LumeBox Red Light Therapy Device – $260 OFF with this link
• Shark Beauty Red & Blue LED Mask – Shop here
• SkinBetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum – Shop via Your Honest Glow
• GlyMed Plus Fulvic Elixir – Shop here
• GlyMed Plus Mandelic Radiant Serum – Shop here
• GlyMed Plus Sulfur Masque/Spot Treatment – Shop here
• GlyMed Plus Spot Treatment – Shop here
• GlyMed Plus & SkinBetter products available via provider portal: Your Honest Glow

Tools + Lifestyle Shoutouts:

• Tongue scraping, red light filters, cortisol regulation, and clean oral hygiene
• Herbal teas (ginger, turmeric, peppermint, spearmint — loose-leaf only!)
• Morning fruit and protein-rich breakfast ideas
• Movement + lymphatic support to start your day
• Adaptogenic coffees and mushroom alternatives
• Why cutting out everything isn’t always the answer

A few favorite quotes:

“Your skin is just the messenger — not the problem.”“Don’t punish your skin with harsh actives. Support it.”“You’re not on a 24-hour clock, babe. You’re on a 28-day cycle. Act accordingly.”

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