The Truth About Acne: Hormones & Clear Skin with Danielle Gronich from CLEARSTEM | Selfdom Ep. 129

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, yet it can leave us feeling isolated, frustrated and completely overwhelmed. From expensive skincare routines to restrictive diets and endless social media advice, it's hard to know what actually works.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Danielle Gronich from CLEARSTEM, to unpack the real root causes of acne and why treating your skin from the inside out may be the missing piece.

We dive into the connection between hormones, gut health, nutrition and inflammation, discuss common acne medications like antibiotics and Accutane, and explain how to identify pore-clogging ingredients hiding in everyday skincare and makeup products.

Whether you're struggling with hormonal breakouts, pregnancy acne, or you've simply been searching for answers, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you better understand your skin and support it for the long term.

In this episode we cover:

The biggest root causes of acne

Hormonal acne and why it happens

Antibiotics, Accutane and common acne treatments

How to read skincare labels and avoid pore-clogging ingredients

The role of nutrition, caffeine and exercise in skin health

Pregnancy acne and changing hormones

Rebuilding confidence while healing your skin