Acne
support for skin clarity, hormonal balance, gut-skin connections and inflammatory balance
Skin and hair often reflect what's happening inside – Leyla considers the gut, hormones and nutrition behind the surface.
Overview
Acne can affect daily life in ways that extend beyond a single symptom. At Highlands, we view acne through a systems-based lens, considering digestion, sleep, stress, hormones, metabolism, immune resilience, recovery and lifestyle context. The goal is not to offer a generic supplement answer, but to understand the broader pattern and provide practitioner-guided support that is appropriate for the individual. A personalised approach may include nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, targeted practitioner supplements and practical lifestyle foundations.
Common signs & symptoms
Common experiences may include:
- breakouts
- oily skin
- redness
- cystic lesions
- scarring risk
- flares around cycle
Potential contributing factors
Possibilities commonly explored include:
- hormones
- insulin signalling
- stress
- gut health
- skin barrier
- diet triggers
- inflammation
Common practitioner nutrients7 commonly considered, tap to explore
Practitioners may commonly consider nutrients such as the following. This is general education, not a recommendation, what is appropriate for you is determined through your assessment.
Zinc
Important mineral involved in immune function, skin health, tissue repair, hormonal wellbeing and gut integrity.
Vitamin A
Fat-soluble vitamin involved in skin renewal, immune function and mucosal barrier health.
Omega-3
Essential fatty acids commonly discussed in relation to brain, cardiovascular, skin and inflammatory wellbeing.
NAC
Glutathione precursor commonly discussed in antioxidant, respiratory, detoxification and inflammatory support.
Probiotics
Probiotics is commonly considered by practitioners in this area. Researchers continue exploring its role; what is appropriate for you is determined through your onboarding.
Spearmint
Spearmint is commonly considered by practitioners in this area. Researchers continue exploring its role; what is appropriate for you is determined through your onboarding.
Magnesium
Foundational mineral commonly discussed in relation to nervous system regulation, muscle function, sleep quality and energy production.
Common herbal ingredients6 traditionally used, tap to explore
Herbs traditionally used by practitioners in this area include the following. Traditional use and ongoing research are described for context only.
Burdock
Traditional alterative herb used in skin and detoxification formulas.
Calendula
Traditional skin and lymphatic herb used for skin barrier and tissue comfort.
Nettle
Traditional herb commonly used in prostate wellbeing formulas.
Turmeric
Botanical widely discussed in inflammatory balance, joint comfort and cellular protection.
Green Tea
Polyphenol-rich herb discussed in metabolic health, antioxidant protection and longevity.
Licorice
Traditional herb used in digestive formulas and adrenal-style resilience support; DGL often preferred for gastric support.
Lifestyle foundations7 focuses, tap to explore
- skin barrier support
- protein intake
- hydration
- sleep
- stress management
- blood sugar stability
- trigger review
Understanding first. Products only if appropriate.
Highlands begins with understanding, not products. Your assessment gives Leyla the picture she needs to recommend practitioner-only supplements, herbal medicine or a bespoke formulation where appropriate, reviewed and signed off before anything is dispensed, with ongoing support as your needs change.
- 1Assessment
- 2Practitioner guidance
- 3Personalised plan
- 4Ongoing support
Personalised Compounds by Leyla
Share your picture in a short assessment and Leyla compounds it down to a few things made for you, with practitioner-only products only where a compound can’t fill the gap.
This information is educational and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Individual needs vary. Always consult your medical practitioner regarding health concerns.