22: Does Birth Control Help Acne?

Using birth control to prevent acne ? In this episode Liz shares the benefits of using birth control for treating acne and its side effects. And the role our hormones play in acne breakouts.

Let's dive into the episode!! 

[00:01 - 02:39] Opening Segment

• Liz shares about her book and that it helps people understand how the process works in getting clear
• Purchase of acne kits will make you eligible to enroll in the facebook group community of clients as well as a consultation depending on severity

[02:40 - 05:56] Hormones and Acne 

• Birth control works by changing a woman's hormone levels 
• It takes time for your body to get used to birth control for acne
• Choosing the right birth control minimizes the duration of acne flare ups when initial using it
• Seek a physician's advice before using birth control

[05:57 - 10:37] Using Birth Control Pills

• Birth control is effective against almost all types of acne
• • Whitehead inflammatory acne
  • Blackhead acne
• FDA approved pills contains a combination of the hormones, estrogen and progestin
• • Progestin only birth control doesn't work against acne
  •  Estrogen helps in treating acne
• Acne may be caused by an increase androgen hormones like testosterone

DISCLAIMER : This episode is not intended to be used as medical advice, and you should consult a doctor before using birth control.

Key Quote

"The estrogen and the pills counteract the effects of testosterone. So birth control is a common treatment option for people with acne, especially young ladies." - Liz Steffen

Elizabeth's book FILTER FREE & FLAWLESS and acne kits are available on her website https://www.elizabethsteffen.com/

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