In this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah answer a listener question about how to treat acne naturally, especially in kids going through puberty. What should they be eating? What skincare products are the best? And what nutrients are best for acne? Listen to find out!
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The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 344: Nutrients and Personal Care for Pre-teens and Acne-prone Skin


(0:00) Intro
After all the crazy schedules and travel, The Paleo View Podcast is back to the norm, doing weekly episodes using an outline and everything!
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(9:00) Listener question
Hi Sarah, I wonder if you might have some advice on diet and possible supplements for girls going through puberty? My 11yr old is suddenly experiencing lots of pimples on her face. We stick to a mainly paleo/Keto based diet. No wheat or grains and minimal sugar. I am trying to get her to cleanse her face twice a day - this is a slow process.If you have any health info or products specific to puberty please let me know.
Stacy says the best thing you can do for acne is to treat it from the inside. Acne isn't just a puberty problem - it can be a problem all through life.
There are different triggers for different people, ranging from different foods to simply not washing.
Acne is inflammation so we have to treat it that way.
Parents, this can be a lot to take on for a kid so don't let perfect be the enemy of the good.


(14:48) Eating for acne-free skin
The food that is beneficial for acne is what we talk about the show all the time.
Get your nutrients in adequate quantities from food! Eat seafood, organ meats, and a lot of vegetables.
Avoid foods that feed bad gut bacteria and compromise gut health.
Dial in your vitamin D level (Vitamin D deficiencies can drive a lot of small health problems)
Eat plenty of plants for phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Because keto doesn't incorporate many plants, it's best to avoid that for acne
Root vegetables, like sweet potato, are fantastic for the gut microbiome
Every vegetable family feeds a different group of beneficial bacteria. This includes eating both the raw and cooked forms.
Probiotic supplements can be very helpful.
Acne is caused by normal shifts, which is normal!
Hormonal shifts can increase inflammation in the skin
They increase oil production in the pores (sebum), which increases the likelihood of pores getting clogged by skin cells
This creates the perfect environment for the production of acne-causing bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes
Yes, diet and gut health are important, but for most kids it won't be everything. It will likely improve it, but won't make it go away entirely.



(29:16) How to treat acne with a skincare routine
The conventional treatments are really harsh, chemical treatments which dry out the skin and drive inflammation.

General vitamins for skin health:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Selenium
Zinc
DHA &EPA
Flavonoids
Glycine
These are found in foods like seafood, avocadoes, olives, fresh fruits and vegetables, green tea, broth or collagen, and organ meat.

Stacy has dealt with skin issues and acne her entire life. Stacy notices when she manages her inflam