Adult acne can have various root causes, and it's important to focus on those causes when trying to clear the skin. My guest today is here to share more information about adult acne. My guest today, Vivien Allred, studied to become a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist after struggling with many health issues during early adulthood. Getting no answers from conventional medicine, Vivien decided to take her health into her own hands and is now thriving. Her passion is to help other women identify and address the root causes of their symptoms, including acne, hair loss, and period problems. Vivien provides a ton of health education on her social media accounts and website. She also hosts a women’s health podcast ‘Hormones in Harmony’, where she interviews expert guests in the healthcare and nutrition industry. Join us as we talk about adult acne, and how the gut, topical products, and nutrient issues play a role. Has gut health and nutrient issues played a role in your adult acne? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Vivien's journey with acne Connection between acne and gut issues Teen vs. adult acne Vivien's take on topical products, and her recommendations What is the difference between fungal driven acne and bacterial driven acne? Quotes “If your gut is not healthy, other things can't function, particularly hormones and particularly the skin.” [8:09] “I've always said a good topical skincare routine can make a big difference, and it did for me as well, but I think it's 80-90% internally driven, and maybe 10-20% external.” [15:05]  Links Find Vivien online here Healthy Skin Show ep. 076: What You Need To Know About Acne, Accutane & Antibiotics w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani Healthy Skin Show ep. 169: Why Is Zinc So Important For Your Skin? Healthy Skin Show ep. 166: Mold + Histamine Connection w/ Dr. Jill Crista Interested in trying MegaSporeBiotic? CLICK HERE! Download Vivien's FREE guide: Acne Root Causes Jen's appearance on Vivien's podcast: Healing Chronic Skin Rashes from the Inside Out Follow Vivien on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube