EARTH'S WONDERS
Let's Talk Earth's Wonders
WATER
Drinking water won’t improve your acne overnight, but it’s still one of the most underrated skincare moves you can make. When you’re dehydrated, your skin goes into panic mode—producing more oil, clogging pores, and making breakouts worse. On top of that, water helps flush toxins from your system, and yes, those toxins matter. When your body can’t eliminate waste efficiently, it can show up on your face as inflammation. Staying hydrated keeps everything flowing, supports your skin barrier, and helps calm the internal drama that can lead to acne. So if you’re one of those people who “hates the taste of water” that's embarrassing. Not to mention water is crucial for like every aspect of your health. Pick up a cute reusable water bottle from Target or Amazon and get sipping!
SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements can play a big role in supporting your skin from the inside out, especially when your body’s running low on key nutrients that help regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, or support gut health (which, as we’ve established, is major factor in acne). I take vitamin D, a multivitamin, a probiotic, iodine, and liver supplements regularly. But I’m not here to tell you to copy my lineup because supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone’s body is different, and what yours might actually need could be totally different from mine. That’s why I always recommend taking a more holistic approach. Book an appointment with a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, or even just a primary care physician. Blood work, stool tests, and hormone panels can give you a better picture of what your body’s missing or reacting to. That way, any supplement you add has a purpose, because guessing your way through the supplement aisle is expensive, exhausting, and honestly kind of a scam.
SUN
Let’s clear something up: yes, too much sun can damage your skin, increase your risk of skin cancer, and accelerate aging—we’re not ignoring that. But the sun isn’t the enemy. In small, consistent doses, it can actually help your skin, especially if you're dealing with acne. Natural sunlight boosts your vitamin D levels, which plays a big role in regulating your immune system and calming inflammation (a.k.a, less redness and fewer breakouts). It can also help kill surface-level bacteria and speed up healing. The key is moderation—think 10 to 15 minutes a day, not hours of laying out with tanning oil. And of course, wear SPF after that sweet little window, because protecting your skin long-term matters too. Dr. Holly Cutler is a great resource and speaks more about safe sun exposure on her socials.
