The Root Causes of Acne and How to Address Them with Robyn Spangler
Podcast:The Wellness Mama Podcast Published On: Mon Apr 21 2025 Description: Episode Highlights With RobynHer own journey with acne and all the extreme things she tried before discovering what workedThe functional approach to healing that changed her lifeWhat to understand about the conventional methods of targeting acne and why things like steroids and birth control don’t work long term The foundational things that support skin healthFoundational diet and minerals for supporting the skin The surprising problems with too much iron in the bodyWhat to know about protein and minerals to support your skinMacro minerals vs other supporting minerals: sodium, potassium, magnesiumOnly 2% of the population gets enough potassium and this is very tied to acneThe different types of acne and how the root cause addresses all of them: hormonal, inflammation, infection, irritation, and stressThings that help the most with teenage hormonal acne: minerals What to know about birth control, Accutane, and the downsides to know about themTopical stuff to understand: nourishing the skin barrier, dealing with infection, moisture, dry skin, and moreResources MentionedThe Clear Skin LabFree Mineral Guide with recipesNutrition By Robyn on Instagram