Episode 38: How to Get Rid of Acne, Heal Holistically, and Get the Best Skin of Your Life with The Acne Guru, Danielle Gronich
Do you struggle with adult acne? Is your skin affecting your confidence? Maybe you've tried everything for flawless skin but nothing works? Danielle Gronich has the answer. Known as The Acne Guru™, Danielle has healed the skin of thousands of women through her clinic, The San Diego Acne Clinic, and non-toxic skincare line, Clear Stem. After struggling with acne for years (that including multiple rounds of Acutane, antibiotics, and frustrating dermatologist visits), she turned to a more holistic approach to heal from the inside out and become #skingoals. In this episode, Danielle explains her relationship to her skin, the real reasons we get acne, and how to prevent everything from cystic acne to PMS breakouts. She also shares tips to get rid of puffiness and naturally contour the face, as well as lots of wellness tricks and tips you won't want to miss. Get ready for the best skin of your life.
SHOW NOTES:
For the first-ever beauty episode on The Everygirl Podcast, Josie is speaking with Danielle Gronich, an acne and skincare expert and the co-founder of CLEARSTEM Skincare. the conversation begins with a discussion about how acne can both be reflective of our overall physical health and can impact our mental health as well. Danielle shares her acne story, beginning in her freshman year of college. Several rounds of Accutane, birth control, and antibiotics later, Danielle decided to put her biology degree to work and try to seek the answer to her skin struggles herself. She started the San Diego Acne Clinic when she was 28 years old, and has dedicated her life to helping other people who struggle with adult acne. Josie then asks Danielle to share her knowledge on the causes of acne, and the common misconceptions about acne that are present in our society. Danielle explains that, unfortunately, the vast majority of beauty and skincare products have some kind of pore-clogging chemical in their formula. She also walks through the details of vitamins and supplements that can contribute to adult acne by spiking testosterone. Josie asks Danielle to talk through the relationship between the menstrual cycle and acne, and Danielle explains why eating dairy during certain parts of your cycle might cause you to break out. The conversation then moves to products that are good for acne-prone skin, plus why there is a need in our culture to distinguish between adult acne as opposed to teenage acne. Josie and Danielle continue to chat about puffiness and inflammation in the face in addition to acne, which can be remedied through everything from ice rolling to consuming anti-histamines to hot yoga. Danielle then dives into her favorite CLEARSTEM products for brightening, sun protection, and more. The episode closes with some rapid-fire questions for Danielle on her morning routine, favorite foods for her skin, and confidence tips.
Must-Listen Moments:
[4:19] Danielle’s acne story, and how she came to found the San Diego Acne Clinic and CLEARSTEM based on her own experiences
[10:51] Causes of acne 101: how to examine your skincare, makeup, beauty products, vitamins, and supplements to determine if they are making you break out
[23:36] What exactly is the difference between adult acne and teenage acne, and can the causes be different at different ages?
[29:36] How to decrease inflammation and puffiness through the lymphatic system. Spoiler alert: it’s time to book that hot yoga class
[41:10] Danielle Gronich’s morning routine, plus her favorite wellness and skincare hacks
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