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Hi! I'm Jessica Gremley. The Natural Acne Clinic is privately owned & operated by me. I have been a Medical Esthetician & Acne Specialist for 16 years. Whether it was struggling with severe acne, suffering from dry & irritated skin, or watching friends & family encounter a smaller life due to embarrassment over their skin, we have been in your shoes. If you've battled acne & just..
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
1y ago
Do you know YOUR primary acne trigger? Still struggling with an unsure self-diagnosis?
We created a short quiz to help you Discover YOUR Complexion Triggers
Take The Quiz
Did you know that having food sensitivities (also known as food intolerances) can contribute to your acne?
If you’re eager to clear your skin, it’s important to know the symptoms so you can eliminate these foods from your diet.
I’ll explain the link between food sensitivity and acne in a moment. But first, let’s clear up any confusion between food sensitivity and allergy.
Food allergy is an immune system response to eating ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
1y ago
Over the years Natural Acne Clinic treated hundreds of clients, many of who have tried Proactiv unsuccessfully. There is also a high number of clients who ask us about it, would it work, should they try it and if they tried it, why didn’t it work for them?
Do you know YOUR primary acne trigger? Still struggling with an unsure self-diagnosis?
We created a short quiz to help you Discover YOUR Complexion Triggers
Take The Quiz
Generally speaking, Proactiv is a good start for those wanting to treat acne, also the science behind it is good which is why it works for some people. But for those who ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
1y ago
Vitamin A supplementation from natural sources and the infamous Accutane (a vitamin A derivative 13-cis-retinoic acid that WE DO NOT RECOMMEND) are two of the most well-known internal/oral treatments of acne.
If you want to clear your acne without Accutane, you can! Since Accutane is a synthetic form of vitamin A, natural forms of Vitamin A, such as Clove Hill Skin Clarity, which uses Palmitate sources, work just as well— without harmful side effects. For more information surrounding the dangers and side effects of Accutane, take a look at our article exploring this.
There is a ton of informa ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
1y ago
One of the most common genetic diseases in the world is acne. Acne is a common skin condition that results in cystic lesions, whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Despite acne being a genetic skin issue, it’s something we can not avoid.
In this post, we want to help you to get in the direction of clear skin and set great lifestyle habits. With these steps, you will understand what causes acne and how to get rid of acne with a holistic approach. These are the five steps that we should take,
Understanding Triggers
How to Read Food Labels
How To Read Supplement Labels
Having A Personal Treatmen ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 1
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 slices bread with sea salt (like Food for Life)
½ ripe avocado
Large lettuce leaf
3 slices uncured deli turkey with sea salt (like Applegate Farms)
2 large slices tomato
4 cucumber slices
½ cup sprouts (or greens)
Instructions:
Spread avocado on bottom slice of bread. Layer with lettuce, turkey, tomato, cucumber and sprouts. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 374 Carbs: 42 g
Fat: 12 g &nbs ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large spaghetti squash
2 tsp cornstarch
½ cup water
¼ cup natural almond butter
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp ground ginger
1 lb boneless pork loin, cubed
3 tsp sesame oil, divided
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds. Drizzle the flesh side of the squash with avocado oil and place squash flat side down on a greased pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until squash is tender. Tip ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 can black beans, drained, no salt added
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded goat cheese or Daiya mozzarella shreds
Instructions:
Heat two skillets over medium heat. Add 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil to each skillet. Add garlic to one skillet and saute for one minute and then add tu ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
A healthy version of Chinese take out. Black rice gets its color from the antioxidant anthocyanin – the same antioxidant that gives blueberries its color. Black rice is also a great source of vitamin E.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon bone broth (with sea salt)
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chu ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp curry powder
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into ½-inch chunks
1 (14 oz) can full fat coconut milk
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, no salt added
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black ground pepper
6 packets stevia
4 cups steamed rice
Instructions:
Mix oil and curry powder. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the curry oil mixture. Heat curry oil for 1 minute.
Add garlic and onions ..read more
Natural Acne Clinic Blog
2y ago
Serves 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
The turmeric, ginger and garlic along with all the veggies make this recipe very anti-inflammatory and great for the immune system.
Ingredients:
Sauce
½ cup bone broth (with sea salt)
¼ cup coconut aminos
1 ½ tsp cornstarch
1 tsp rice vinegar
Stir-Fry
2 tbsp plus 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp coconut aminos
1 ½ tsp cornstarch
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp turmeric
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 lb ..read more