Still Breaking Out? Here’s What Might Be Missing From Your Clear Skin Routine

You’ve been consistent with your skincare.You’re eating relatively well.You’re drinking your water like it’s your full-time job.

So why is your skin still breaking out?Still red? Still inflamed?

We get it. It’s frustrating—and honestly, confusing. You’re doing “all the right things,” yet your skin isn’t reflecting that effort. But here’s something we remind our clients of all the time:

Skin health is an inside job.

Sometimes, the missing piece isn’t another serum or cleanser—it’s what’s going on inside your body. One of the most overlooked areas in acne healing? Nutrient support.

Why Food Isn’t the Enemy (And Why Nutrients Matter So Much)

We’ve moved on from restrictive elimination diets that make food the villain. In fact, food can be one of your skin’s greatest healers when you understand how to nourish your body correctly.

The shift happens when you start fueling your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to:

Balance hormones

Reduce systemic inflammation

Heal the skin from within

It’s especially important to remember that acne is an inflammatory condition, and your skin is often the last place inflammation shows up. That’s why your blood work might come back “normal”—but your skin says otherwise.

Want to Know What Your Body is Missing?

For a personalized picture of what your body needs, I highly recommend a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test. It gives you insight into what minerals you may be deficient in, so we can address those gaps and give your skin the internal support it’s been asking for.

In the Meantime, here are some key skin-supporting nutrients:

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)-Supports skin barrier and reduces inflammation

Found in: Chicken breast, beef, salmon, mushrooms, green peas, lentils

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)-Helps reduce oil production and supports wound healing

Found in: Eggs, avocado, broccoli

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Supports hormonal balance

Found in: Beef liver, tuna, bananas, spinach

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)- Supports cellular repair and skin health

Found in: Leafy greens, almonds

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- Helps reduce inflammation and support immune health

Found in: Whole grains, pork, legumes

Vitamin B9 (Folate)-Crucial for cell turnover and hormone metabolism

Found in: Leafy greens, legumes, citrus fruits, fortified grains

Magnesium- Reduces cortisol and inflammation. Provides cells with the energy to perform their functions

Found in: Chia seeds, flax seeds, magnesium supplements

Vitamin C-Aids in collagen production and skin repair

Found in: Guava, lemons/limes, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers

Selenium-Powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation

Found in: Brazil nuts, shrimp, grass-fed beef

If your skin isn’t responding the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean you're doing something wrong—it might mean your body is asking for deeper support. When we nourish the inside, the outside can finally catch up.

Looking for a deeper, root-cause approach to healing your skin?

Learn more about the Clear Skin Program here