Unveiling the Shocking Truth About Acne - It's More Than Just Skin Deep!- Leigh Brandon

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