If you’ve ever felt frustrated by breakouts despite doing everything right, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Danielle and Kayleigh, founders of the cult-favorite brand @clearstemskincare, for a powerful conversation on healing your skin from the inside out.

We dive into the real root causes of acne (like gut health, hormones, and stress!) and the myths still holding so many women back from the clear, confident skin they deserve.

We also cover: how to simplify your skincare routine when traveling, clean beauty musts (and what to avoid), the truth about Botox + fillers, skin-supportive habits that go beyond products, and their personal routines + Clearstem go-to’s. This episode is full of the kind of insights you won’t hear in your average skincare convo, because your skin is a reflection of what’s happening beneath the surface.

SHOWNOTES:

Sam’s LINKS:

https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit

Clearstem | code: SAMCFIT

https://clearstem.com/SAMCFIT 

Dream Recovery | code: SAM15

https://dreamrecovery.io/

LMNT:drinklmnt.com/SAMCFIT

David’s Protein:

http://davidprotein.com/samcfit

Vitaclean | code: SAMCFIT

https://vitacleanhq.com/

EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7-day trial*

https://www.empwrbysam.com/

My Macro Guide:

https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only

Running Programs:

https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs

Follow SamInsta: @samcfit_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine

Follow ClearstemInsta: @clearstemskincarehttps://clearstem.com/

Follow Danielle + Kayleigh

Insta: @danielle.the.acne.guru 

https://www.instagram.com/danielle.the.acne.guru/

Insta: @kayleigh.christina 

https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/

Danielle and Kayleigh’s go-to makeup brands and products:

• Trish McEvoy Gorgeous® Foundation


• Annie Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation


• Make Beauty Diffusion Dew Radiant Skin Tint


• Priia Loose Mineral Foundation


• Haus Labs TRICLONE™Skin Tech Foundation


• Rose Inc Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation

Topics discussed:

00:11 – Intro 

01:14 – The holistic approach: anti-acne + anti-aging

02:28 – How inflammation shows up differently (acne, aging, eczema)

03:00 – Danielle’s personal acne journey

05:06 – Kayleigh’s acne journey & meeting Danielle

10:22 – Acne, confidence & the emotional toll

14:25 – Natural alternatives to Accutane 

15:19 – Spironolactone: pros, cons & side effects

16:47 – Elimination diet for acne 

18:53 – Supplements that trigger acne 

23:03 – Bio-individuality: finding your unique triggers

27:25 – Pore-clogging ingredients explained + CLEARSTEM checker tool

31:15 – Favorite non-comedogenic foundations & makeup tips

35:55 – How CLEARSTEM products were created

39:01 – Bounce Back serum, HydroGlow & bakuchiol vs retinol

42:18 – The CLEAR Kit routine + exfoliation tips

45:51 – CLEARSTEM = anti-aging + anti-acne

46:25 – Roast or Toast skincare trends 

51:21 – What empowerment means to Danielle and Kayleigh

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