When You Still Haven’t Gotten Rid of Acne

You’re been struggling with non-stop breakouts for God knows how long.

You’ve tried the topical route. Nothing.

You’ve taken the prescriptions. Nada.

You’ve even tried eating healthier and taken some supplements. No changes.

Don’t worry. You’re not alone here. Many of the women I talk to every day about their acne say the exact same thing.

They feel defeated and at a loss of what to do for their breakouts. Most tell me they’ve just accepted they’ll have acne for the rest of their life.

You do not have to live with acne. And if you haven’t figured it out yet, let me tell you this…

Acne is not a diagnosis. It’s an external symptom of an internal issue. 

And 9/10 times, gut health is a big part of that issue.

Gelatin to the Rescue

Like I always tell my clients in The Clear Skin Solution…

Gut health is the foundation for clear skin.

– Katie Stewart, RHN

It’s why I have it as the first pillar in my clear skin program. Because if you want to stop your breakouts for good, you must be addressing the health of your gut.

And collagen is one of the best things to include in any gut healing protocol. While you can be enjoying it naturally in homemade bone broth or mixed into your smoothie, another easy way to enjoy collagen’s benefits is in these Gut Gummies.

Gelatin is made from breaking down collagen protein and provides us with the “building blocks of protein” (aka amino acids). Just like collagen, gelatin is great for protecting and improving the digestive lining. Having a strong gut lining prevents intestinal permeability or, as it’s more commonly called, leaky gut.

But what’s the link between leaky gut and acne?

When the digestive tract becomes permeable, body-wide inflammation occurs. Inflammation is one of the core causes of acne.

And if you’re dealing with aging skin on top of the acne…

Gelatin is also involved in renewing skin cells which is key in helping improve the overall youthful appearance of our skin.

Two birds. One stone.

PS. If you love these gut gummies, you’ll also enjoy my healthy gummy bears. The only difference between the two is this recipe is made with whole fruit and the other with fruit juice.

Lemon Blueberry Gut Gummies

These gut gummies take less than 10 minutes to make and are super delicious bite sized snacks that help protect the gut lining and promote clear skin.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 jumbo gummies

Author: Katie Stewart Wellness

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen wild blueberries any chopped fresh or frozen fruit will work
• ½ cup canned full fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp gelatin powder
• 2 tbsp raw honey

Optional: 4 drops doTERRA lemon essential oil

Instructions

• If using candy molds, place them on a cutting board that will fit in your fridge for easy transferring.
• Add fruit, coconut milk and lemon juice to the blender. Puree until smooth.
• Transfer to a small sauce pan and warm over low heat.
• Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Do not let boil or gelatin will clump.
• Remove from heart and stir in honey.
• Pour mixture into candy molds or a 9x9 glass dish.
• Refrigerate for an hour.
• Remove from molds or cut into desired sized gummies in dish.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

I use Great Lakes Gelatin and purchased it on Amazon -- along with the candy molds.