Skin Theory

Are you ready to clear acne for good?  Join Dr. Vivian Tam and me for a deep dive into how Chinese Medicine can help with acne and provide beautiful whole-body support. This conversation will explore how herbs can be a powerful tool to calm the skin and leave you feeling supported and much lighter on your skin journey.  Dr. Vivian founded Zilch Formulas, a range of 100% natural premium Chinese Herbal Formulas. You’ve likely seen this brand around, and their Zilch Acne Formula is an incredibly powerful healing formula that works to clear acne from the inside out. Connect with DR. VIVIAN and ZILCH Acne: ⁠zilchformulas.com⁠ Chinese Medicine⁠ ⁠FAQS page here⁠ Use code CARALYN10 for 10% off any Zilch order Connect with CARALYN: Join the free 12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here caralynhale.com

Dealing with acne scarring? This conversation is for you. Let's answer how to fade acne scarring and how to identify what type of scarring you are dealing with. We talk skincare, nutrition, micro-needling and laser. Join the free ⁠⁠⁠⁠12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with CARALYN: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Clear acne now with Caralyn: Book Consult

Top 5 ways to reduce and prevent Periorial Dermatitis flares ups. Tune in to better understand common PD triggers and where to start to calm and prevent PD flares. Join the free ⁠⁠⁠12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here⁠⁠⁠ Linked Resources: Detox + Drainage - Click here to liver support Listen to the episode on liver support here Connect with CARALYN: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a ⁠⁠complimentary discovery call here

Have you tried everything to clear acne? Join myself and Mia for a conversation about acne and why it seems to stick around for those especially with chronic digestive issues like bloating, indigestion, constipation, SIBO, IBS, just to name a few. If you are looking to get control of your skin and better understand gut, this conversation is for you. Mia is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and functional Diagnostics Nutrition Practitioner CNP NNCP FDN-P, specializing in gut health and fatigue. Connect with MIA: Website: www.miagiommi.com Extra resources from Mia Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠⁠Acne Reset⁠⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Website: ⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠

Uncover the secrets to clearing hormonal breakouts for good! Join us as we dive into hormonal fluctuations and how they impact the skin throughout our menstrual cycles. Discover holistic strategies to calm acne, manage stress, balance blood sugar, and finally achieve clear, radiant skin. Join the free ⁠⁠12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here⁠⁠ Connect with CARALYN: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠⁠⁠ Book a ⁠complimentary discovery call here

Are you adjusting your skincare routine for the Winter? If you are already noticing the stress the cold winter air can wreak on the skin, this episode is for you. Follow these 3 acne-safe skincare tips for happy skin all winter long, and less irritated breakouts. Join the free ⁠12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here⁠ Resources: Is your Skin Barrier Compromised? Check on the blog here for support Need skincare recommendations? Get full access to Caralyn's Acne Clearing Resource library inside the 5-day mini-course or the 10-week Acne Program Connect with CARALYN: Website: ⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠⁠ Use code CARALYN10 for 10% off any ⁠Zilch ⁠order Book a complimentary discovery call here

The books to guide you on your acne clearing and hormone balancing journey. I have personally read all 3 of these books and recommend them to the clients I support world-wide. Happy reading! Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠⁠Acne Reset⁠⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Website: ⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠⁠ Use code CARALYN10 for 10% off any ⁠Zilch ⁠order

One surprising skin superfood to transform your skin and clear acne. You’ve tried everything to clear your acne. You have done the restrictive diet, cut out the common acne triggers like gluten, dairy, and sugar, and piled on the products until all you’re left with is frustration and disappointing results. What went wrong? Join the free 12-day SKIN THEORY CHALLENGE here Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠ Use code CARALYN10 for 10% off any Zilch order

What's more important, nutrition or lifestyle? Join myself and Bonnie for a deep dive into the gut-skin connection and why supporting your gut and digestion is the key to overall health including glowing skin. A great listen for women of all ages. Bonnie Wisener is a nutritionist and well-known digestive health expert. She has helped hundreds of people all over the world get to the bottom of their chronic digestive issues. Connect with BONNIE: Free Facebook Community Free 5-day guided email series Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠

Are you coming off birth control or thinking about it? This mini-10-minute-episode is for you. Sharing the best tools and resources to avoid and/or clear post birth control, post-pill, post-IUD. Let's make this transition with ~ease~. Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Insta: ⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠ Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠ All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener following information in this educational content.

Everything you need to know if you are experiencing acne and digestive issues, especially after conventional acne medications like Accutane, Antibiotics, and Hormonal birth control.  Join Emily and I in this conversation about the connection between acne and digestive conditions like Candida, SIBO, IBS, parasites, bloating, indigestion, heart burn, acid reflux, fluctuation between constipation or diarrhea.  Emily is a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Gastrointestinal Health and Digestive Wellness. Through her own journey with IBS, Emily has become passionate about helping people get to the root cause of their digestive issues and regain their quality of life using herbs, nutrition, lifestyle changes and functional labs. Inside the EPISODE:  What does gut health have to do with Acne? The gut-skin connection Post Accutane & poor gut health Post birth control and sluggish liver and detox pathways  Post antibiotic-use and gut dysbiosis What’s the baseline to support a healthy gut? The basics we need to know What Probiotics are best for acne? Why we can’t take just any off-the-shelf brand. GI Map Test - who is this best for?  What is “leaky gut” and why should we care if we have acne? Why we shouldn’t jump right into gut lining repair supplements How common are parasites with acne breakouts?  Why it’s important to address these imbalances in the right order for success and clear skin  ~Your body needs to feel safe in order to heal~ Connect with EMILY: Website: www.emilydawsonnutrition.com Insta: @eatingwithemily__ Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Insta: ⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠ Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠ All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener following information in this educational content.

The ultimate guide to coming off the pill or IUD with clear skin and happy hormones. Whether you are worried about acne, dealing with pms symptoms, struggling with bloating, this convo is for you! Join Maddie and I as we share how to transition off the pill and IUD with more ~ease~.  Maddie is a hormone nutritionist, specializing in helping women heal their hormone imbalances and post birth control pill syndrome.  Inside the EPISODE:  What you need to know for coming off the pill or removing an IUD  How the pill and IUD contribute to hormonal imbalances, and how it creates the perfect storm for acne   What is post-pill syndrome? Why does this happen?  How to clear & prevent post pill acne  Why is acne so prevalent post pill and IUD? How long does it typically last?  Where is the best place to start when coming off the pill?  What to expect when coming off a hormonal contraceptive, and when your period might return to "normal" Tools to ~ease~ the post pill journey Connect with MADDIE: Website: naturalbalancenutrition.com Insta: @balancewithmaddie Healing After Birth Control Course  Connect with CARALYN: Clear Acne with the Acne Reset the 10-week Acne Course Insta: @caralyn_skintheory Website: www.caralynhale.com All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener following information in this educational content.

Trying to survive when cauliflower is $20... no wonder we are stressed. Join Britt Nicholson-Park and myself for a conversation around stress, digestion, and of course skin as we answer the question "how does stress impact the skin, and what can we *realistically* do about it?" Britt is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Bachelor of Science degree holder. She specializes in helping her clients get to the root of their digestive issues, beat burnout, eat to ease anxiety and build long term healthy habits without restrictions. Inside the EPISODE:  Is there a link between stress and acne? Tips for managing stress and prevent stress-related breakouts The connection between stress and digestion How to tap into rest & digest The mind-gut connection. Does what we eat impact our mental health?  How can we eat to ease anxiety?  Beginner Kombucha tips...who is it best for and what to look for? ~Find power in the something~ Connect with BRITT: Website: https://www.holisticbrittnutrition.com/ The Balance with Britt Podcast Insta: @holisticbrittnutrition FREE 7 Day Stress & Anxiety Support Meal Plan Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Insta: ⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠ Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠ All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener following information in this educational content.

What's the "craziest" thing you've done to try to clear your acne? Alex and I share some of ours as gals with a LONG history of acne. We also explore why it's so common to still experience acne breakouts even after trying so many things and "balancing" your hormones. We are excited for you to join us in this open conversation about skin, life and wellness. Alex is a Certified Women’s Health Nutritionist who helps women deal with the side effects of birth control, learn the magic of cycle syncing and balance their hormones naturally. Alex is also the host of the Holistic Women’s Health podcast, which helps teach women how to balance their hormones, live your healthiest, happiest and best life. Inside the EPISODE:  Chronic acne...even after conventional treatments Cycle Syncing for clear skin and happy hormones Painful periods + endometriosis  Coming off birth control + balancing hormones post BC Missing periods, pre and post pill Connect with ALEX: Website: https://www.nutritionmoderation.com/ Holistic Women's Health Podcast Insta: @nutritionmoderation Cycle Syncing Course Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Insta: ⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠ Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com⁠ All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. All listeners should consult a health care professional - especially those with any known health concerns, that are pregnant, or that are taking medication (prescribed or otherwise). Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener/viewer following information in this educational content.

Ever been told your blood work is "normal" when you are dealing with persistent acne and things don't feel "normal"? This episode is for you. Inside the EPISODE:  How to talk with your doctor so that you feel empowered and in control What tests to ask for when uncovering the root causes of your acne breakouts When to get blood tests done (i.e. which part of your menstrual cycle) What hormone tests are most helpful to better understand your skin, cycles, and overall health How blood panels can be an accessible first step to better understand your skin and hormones (in addition to other functional testing) Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the Acne Reset the 10-week Acne Course Insta: @caralyn_skintheory Website: www.caralynhale.com All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners/viewers are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. All listeners/viewers should consult a health care professional - especially those with any known health concerns, that are pregnant, or that are taking medication (prescribed or otherwise). Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener/viewer following information in this educational content.

Alexandra Mamalider is the second-generation female founder of Organic Traditions. Ally's journey as a superfood entrepreneur has given her deep insights into building healthy routines and habits and she specializes in superfoods from around the world. As a devoted mother she understands the challenges of finding balance, and harmony between personal and professional life.  I am thrilled to connect with her today as we dive into superfoods to glow from within, explore current wellness trends, how to thrive as a women in business, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Inside the EPISODE Ally and I explore: Organic Traditions Story Impactful wellness habits What is a superfood? What superfoods stand out most to you to support the skin from within?   How to incorporate these nutrient-dense foods into our routines and rituals? Where they may have the most success and benefit?  Are there any recent or emerging superfood discoveries and/or research that we should know of? Wellness trends, the good and bad. How to thrive as a female founder and entrepreneur Strategies for growth and branding and building successful ventures How to create a positive work-life balance and show up as your best self in your many roles?  Connect with ALLY & Organic Traditions: www.organictraditions.com Coupon Code: Coming Soon Connect with CARALYN: Clear hormonal acne with the Acne Reset Insta: @caralyn_skintheory Website: www.caralynhale.com

Let’s talk detoxification, and where things typically go wrong when trying a detox or cleanse on your own to clear your skin.  Inside the EPISODE:  Why is detoxification so misunderstood? Detoxification vs. Drainage and why it matters  The drainage funnel - why daily bowel movements are key for clear skin  How to restore healthy daily bowel movements  Detoxification - why metabolic detox is key for glowing skin How to fuel the liver and support detoxification  Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the Acne Reset the 10-week Acne Course Insta: @caralyn_skintheory Website: www.caralynhale.com All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners/viewers are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. All listeners/viewers should consult a health care professional - especially those with any known health concerns, that are pregnant, or that are taking medication (prescribed or otherwise). Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener/viewer following information in this educational content.

Let's chat retinol, tretinoin, adapalene, etc. and cover what you need to know about using retinoids for acne. Inside the EPISODE:  Can retinol help clear acne? Tretinoin vs. Adapalene vs Retinol  Which retinoid is best for acne? The “retinol uglies”: what to expect when introducing a retinoid How long do retinoids take to work for acne? Are retinoids going to be helpful for hormonal acne? Create an acne-safe retinoid routine How to use and layer products with a retinoids Connect with CARALYN: Uncover your acne root cause(s) with the Acne Masterclass Clear acne with the ⁠Acne Reset⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Insta: ⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠ Website: ⁠www.caralynhale.com All content shared within this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. All listeners/viewers are advised to consult a reputable health care professional, with regards to any specific health inquiries, and prior to implementing any practices of any capacity, as potentially described in this recording. All listeners/viewers should consult a health care professional - especially those with any known health concerns, that are pregnant, or that are taking medication (prescribed or otherwise). Skin Theory does not take responsibility for any possible health consequences or complications, as a result of any listener/viewer following information in this educational content.

As far-fetched as it may sound, fluoride could be the barrier between you and clear skin. Let's answer the question “Does fluoride affect your skin?” Inside the EPISODE:  Can fluoride cause acne? Fluoride is a compound of fluorine, which is commonly referred to the most reactive element on the planet! How fluoride builds up in the body and disrupts hormones, thyroid function and magnesium levels Severing the Fluoride-Acne Connection How to decrease your fluoride exposure in your daily rituals and routines How to support the lymphatic system to open detox pathways for clearer skin Links to water filter options: Berkey or AquaGear Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the Acne Reset the 10-week Acne Course Clear from Within with 1:1 Acne Coaching with Caralyn Insta: @caralyn_skintheory TikTok: @caralynhale Website: www.caralynhale.com

Start creating sustainable goals and intentions. Build confidence in yourself and clear your acne for good. Inside the EPISODE: What’s Holding You Back from Clear Skin? Determine your Why Support your goals through balance, water, nutrition, lifestyle, skincare, and relationships Reduce your toxic load Celebrate the small wins Connect with CARALYN: Clear acne with the ⁠⁠Acne Reset⁠⁠ the 10-week Acne Course Clear from Within with ⁠1:1 Acne Coaching⁠ with Caralyn Insta: ⁠⁠@caralyn_skintheory⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@caralynhale⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.caralynhale.com