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How to Clear Acne Naturally (Without Needing the Pill, Roaccutane or Antibiotics)

How to Clear Acne Naturally (Without Needing the Pill, Roaccutane or Antibiotics)

If you’ve been struggling with breakouts for years, have tried all of the things, and now feel like prescriptions are your only option - you’re not alone!

Whether you’ve already tried the pill, antibiotics, or roaccutane (and your acne came back)... or your doctor has just offered them to you but your intuition says, “There has to be a better way,” you’re in the right place!

This article will show you how to clear acne naturally, without relying on harsh medications, and by understanding and addressing the real reason your skin is breaking out from the inside out.

 

Why Acne Keeps Coming Back (Or Never Clears in the First Place)

If you’ve tried medications, you may have seen some results at first. But then your skin flares up again, sometimes even worse than before.

Here’s why:

  • Prescription treatments like the Pill, Roaccutane, and antibiotics often mask symptoms but don’t solve the underlying cause.
  • Once you stop using them, your body returns to its original imbalance, often now worse than before.
  • Most women are never told what’s actually driving their breakouts, so they stay stuck in a cycle of topicals, prescriptions, and trial and error.

If you’ve been on this rollercoaster, know that it’s not your fault. You simply haven’t been taught that pimples start inside the body and how to naturally prevent breakouts from coming up in the first place.

 

What Actually Causes Breakouts? (It’s Not Dirty Skin)

Acne is not just a surface issue. It’s a reflection of what’s going on inside your body.

Here are the most common internal drivers of persistent acne:

Hormonal Imbalances
When androgens like testosterone or DHEA are too high, or when progesterone is too low, your skin produces more oil, your pores clog more easily, and inflammation increases. This is especially common with PCOS, post-pill acne, and irregular or missing cycles.

Blood Sugar Spikes and Crashes
Unstable blood sugar from skipped meals, sugary snacks, or unbalanced eating triggers insulin resistance. This increases androgen levels and inflammation, both of which are major contributors to acne.

Gut Imbalances and Poor Clearance
If your gut is inflamed or your liver isn’t clearing your hormones efficiently, excess estrogens and androgens can accumulate in your system. Your body may then try to excrete them through your skin. (Hint: the solution isn’t another detox, it’s supporting your liver properly)

Chronic Stress
High levels of cortisol, your main stress hormone, increase inflammation, slow digestion, block ovulation, and throw off blood sugar. All of these factors can lead to breakouts.

 

Your skin is a reflection of your internal health. If you want long-term clear skin, the key is to rebalance what’s happening inside, not just treat the problem on the surface.

 

A Natural Approach That Actually Works Long-Term

This isn’t about short-term tricks or expensive products. It’s about helping your body function the way it’s meant to, so chaos isn’t caused from within.

Step 1: Identify Your Root Cause
Is your acne driven by high androgens, low progesterone, blood sugar crashes, poor gut health, or something else? You need clarity before you can take the right action.

Inside the Balance Your Hormones program, I guide you step-by-step through finding your unique root cause and identifying your personal imbalances so you don’t waste time guessing or trying to treat the wrong thing.

Step 2: Support Your Body with Food
You don’t need to cut out everything you love. Instead, you’ll learn how to eat in a way that stabilises blood sugar, reduces inflammation, and provides the key nutrients your hormones and skin need to thrive.

In BYH, you’ll learn how to build meals that are hormone-supportive and acne-friendly, without restrictions or fad diets.

Step 3: Address Stress, Sleep, and Gut Health
You can’t heal your skin in constant fight-or-flight mode. And if your digestion is off, your body can’t eliminate excess hormones properly.

That’s why BYH includes targeted strategies to support your nervous system, improve your gut health, and create routines that work with your body’s natural cycles and are sustainable for life on autopilot.

 

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Suffering and Medication

It might feel like you only have two options, keep suffering through painful breakouts or go back on medications that don’t feel right for your body.

But there is another way.

Hundreds of women have cleared their skin naturally by finally learning what their body actually needed and getting the support to do it properly.

Here’s what they’ve shared:

"Mads has helped my skin look the best it has in a long time. I feel like I am glowing! - Casey

"I wish I signed up for your program sooner! Now my skin has improved, I have more energy, my stomach is staying bloat free, and my moods are more stable! It's the BEST investment you can make for yourself. I learned so much!" - Julie

 

Final Thoughts

You don’t need another harsh cream.
You don’t need to accept breakouts as your new normal.
And you definitely don’t need to go back on something that never gave you lasting results.

You just need a clear, structured plan that helps your body heal at the root and teaches you how to maintain clear skin.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally understand what your skin needs to be clear, the Balance Your Hormones program can guide you step-by-step.

You’ll learn how to identify your root cause, support your hormones through food and lifestyle, and clear your skin for good.

Learn more and join Balance Your Hormones here.

Mads 🤍 

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About The Author

Madison Dohnt is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, scientist and women’s health educator who specialises in hormonal health and PCOS. After struggling with her own symptoms for years, ranging from cystic acne to irregular cycles, she was eventually diagnosed with PCOS and left frustrated by the lack of answers from conventional medicine. Determined to find a better way, Madison combined her lived experience with four university degrees and years of research and clinical evidence to help other women uncover and address the root causes of their symptoms. She is the founder of the Modern Balance clinic and the creator of the Balance Your Hormones program, which has supported thousands of women worldwide to clear their skin, balance their cycles, and finally feel like themselves again.

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