Your Ultimate Guide to Treating Hormonal Acne

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 youThe role of your gut health, probiotics, and digestion in clearing acneWhy you should start your day with water, not caffeineCortisol, sleep, stress & their direct link to hormonal breakoutsEvening 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 hypeProduct recommendations and a breakdown of what actually works for hormonal acneThe 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 isKatarina’s Holy Grail Products + Tools:LumeBox Red Light Therapy Device – $260 OFF with this linkShark Beauty Red & Blue LED Mask – Shop hereSkinBetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum – Shop via Your Honest GlowGlyMed Plus Fulvic Elixir – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Mandelic Radiant Serum – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Sulfur Masque/Spot Treatment – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Spot Treatment – Shop hereGlyMed Plus & SkinBetter products available via provider portal: Your Honest GlowTools + Lifestyle Shoutouts:Tongue scraping, red light filters, cortisol regulation, and clean oral hygieneHerbal teas (ginger, turmeric, peppermint, spearmint — loose-leaf only!)Morning fruit and protein-rich breakfast ideasMovement + lymphatic support to start your dayAdaptogenic coffees and mushroom alternativesWhy cutting out everything isn’t always the answerA 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.”Let’s Connect:Have questions or want help personalizing your skin journey?Katarina offers virtual skincare consultations — just mention you’re a podcast listener for an exclusive discount.If this episode spoke to you…Share it with a friend, tag us in your stories, or leave a quick review to keep these conversations going.Because fuck hormonal acne — and we’re not doing this alone anymore.📲 Connect with Me:Instagram: @your.master.aestheticianJacksonville Florida Spa: @your.honest.glowWebsite: yourhonestglow.comSubstack: substack.com/@katarinaforsterPodcast: Unwritten Beauty Talks — available on Spotify, Apple, and all platforms