If you're anything like me, you've probably spent way too much time staring at your skin in the mirror, wondering why nothing seems to work. You've tried the spot treatments. You've tried the drying creams. Maybe you've even gone down the prescription route, birth control, antibiotics, harsh retinoids, only to find your skin even more irritated and inflamed than before.
My dermatologist prescribed antibiotics for my acne and, looking back, I can’t believe I took them not realizing they would make things worth and wreck my gut health. Not to mention, how lazy of the dermatologist, but I don’t blame them because that’s the Big Pharma system!
That was me. Red, painful cysts along my jawline, stubborn whiteheads that wouldn’t budge, and a constant sense of frustration that made me dread every morning. My forehead was consistently rough. I didn’t want to pile on makeup to hide it. I wanted real healing.
That’s when I decided to try something radical: I stopped fighting my skin, and started nourishing it from the inside out.
What I discovered was that the best solution for hormonal acne wasn’t another lab-made cream, it was a return to nature. And that journey led me to two life-changing products: tallow balm and oil cleansers.
What is Hormonal Acne, and Why Is It So Stubborn?
Hormonal acne isn’t just your average breakout. It’s often deep, cystic, and painful. It shows up around the jawline, chin, and lower cheeks, especially during certain times of the month. And it’s usually tied to an imbalance in your body, not just dirt or oil.
What makes hormonal acne so hard to treat is that it doesn’t respond well to surface-level treatments. Stripping your skin dry or using harsh acids might temporarily reduce oil, but they also damage your skin barrier, making things worse in the long run.
So instead of trying to “dry out” your breakouts, the key is restoring balance, both inside and out.
Why Conventional Acne Products Can Make Things Worse\
Are acne products safe for my skin?
Let’s be real: most store-bought acne products are brutal.
They’re filled with alcohols, synthetic surfactants, artificial fragrances, and preservatives that promise to clear your skin, but often end up stripping it raw (and leaving behind scars.) They focus on oil control and bacteria elimination, but completely ignore the health of your skin’s microbiome and barrier function.
Not to mention, many conventional anti-acne products contain ingredients that can actually trigger hormonal disruption, the very thing you’re trying to fix. It’s a vicious cycle.
I knew I had to break free from it. I didn’t want to just “treat” my acne, I wanted to understand it. And that’s what led me to natural, ancestral skincare.
The Power of Natural Oils: Healing, Not Harming
What are oil cleansers?
I used to believe that oil was the enemy. If I was breaking out, why would I put more oil on my face?
But here’s the truth: your skin needs oil. It’s designed to produce its own natural oils (sebum) to protect, moisturize, and regulate itself. When we strip that oil away, our skin freaks out—and often produces even more oil to compensate. I believe Big Pharma knows this, and that’s why they make their products how they do—to keep you a customer!
Enter: Oil Cleansing.
Using an oil cleanser actually dissolves impurities and excess sebum without damaging your skin barrier. It pulls out deep grime from your pores while leaving your skin soft, hydrated, and happy.
I use my oil cleansers, and my face comes out soft, replenished, and perfectly nourished every time. They’re made with nourishing, non-comedogenic oils like jojoba, castor oil, sea buckthorn oil, and nourishing essential oils each selected for its healing properties and gentle cleansing power.
And unlike store-bought cleansers, they’re completely free from harsh foaming agents, preservatives, or synthetic fragrances. You know, the things that will disrupt your hormones and cause even further acne issues!
Why Tallow Balm is a Game-Changer for Hormonal Acne
What are the benefits of tallow?
Tallow is the perfect moisturizer to follow-up with after oil cleansing your skin. I generally oil cleanse my skin in the shower but you can do it at the sink as well. I just find this the easiest method of doing so as I’m already going through my other skincare routines!
Tallow is a traditional skincare ingredient that’s rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K. It closely mimics the natural oils your skin already produces, which makes it incredibly bioavailable, your skin just drinks it up.
When I started using the Homestead Blend Tallow Balm, I noticed:
- Less redness and inflammation
- Faster healing of breakouts
- Softer, more even skin texture
- A reduction in those painful cystic breakouts
Unlike conventional moisturizers that sit on top of your skin or clog your pores, tallow balm actually penetrates deeply and nourishes at the cellular level.
Will tallow clog your pores?
No, tallow is not known to clog pores because it is non-comedogenic. It is biosimilar to our skin. Of course, everyone has different skin, but in general, it will provide the glowy, clear skin.
What Makes This Tallow Balm Different
There are a lot of “natural” moisturizers out there, but not all are created equal. What makes the Homestead Blend Tallow Balm so special is its ingredient integrity:
- Locally sourced, hormone- and antibiotic-free tallow: Pure and traditional, it nourishes your skin with essential vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Organic cold-pressed olive oil: Full of antioxidants and oleic acid to deeply moisturize and reduce inflammation.
- Clove bud oil: Naturally antimicrobial and soothing, it helps with blemishes and inflammation.
- Organic lemon oil: Brightens and revitalizes skin while offering gentle exfoliation and antioxidant protection.
- Cinnamon bark oil: Known for increasing circulation and boosting skin tone.
- Eucalyptus oil: Refreshing and clarifying, it aids in skin purification.
- Organic rosemary oil: Helps stimulate blood flow and supports skin cell renewal.
This balm doesn’t clog pores or cause breakouts—it supports your skin in doing what it’s naturally designed to do: heal and renew.
A Simple Routine That Helped Clear My Hormonal Acne
After months of trial and error, here’s the routine that finally worked for me:
- Oil cleanse every evening with this cleanser to dissolve makeup, dirt, and impurities.
- Apply applicable serum to what I am trying to target—under eye health or anti-aging.
- Tallow Balm application morning and night to nourish, heal, and moisturize.
That’s it. No harsh exfoliants. No foaming cleansers. No stripping or scrubbing.
And for the first time in years, my skin felt calm. Balanced. ALIVE.
Remove Hormone Disruptors from Your Environment
What are dangerous skincare ingredients?
Your skin is a mirror of your internal and external environment. If you’re using skincare, makeup, laundry detergents, or even candles loaded with synthetic fragrance and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, your hormones can suffer.
Look out for ingredients like:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Synthetic fragrance (often listed simply as “fragrance”)
- BPA in plastics
- Aluminum in deodorants
Making the switch to non-toxic, natural home and personal care products is a game changer. Try using glass over plastic, filtering your tap water, and switching to fragrance-free or essential oil-based household products.
I find it crazy that parabens were banned from haircare for their toxic effects, but they were left in skincare products! How does that make any sense? They are so toxic to our health, especially our fertility.
These changes may seem small, but they create a ripple effect that supports your body’s ability to balance itself.
Lifestyle Habits That Support Clear Skin
How can you naturally get rid of acne?
Hormonal acne is often tied to stress, and most of us are swimming in it. Chronic stress triggers the release of cortisol, which directly affects your skin and hormones.
Try incorporating these habits:
- Daily movement – Even a 20-minute walk can regulate hormones.
- Proper sleep – Aim for 7–9 hours a night. Your skin regenerates while you sleep.
- Sunlight – Just 15 minutes a day boosts vitamin D, which plays a key role in hormone production.
- Grounding – Walking barefoot on grass, gardening, or being in nature calms your nervous system and lowers stress hormones.
I seriously sleep so good when I am able to get outside and ground barefoot. My sleep in the part of the year where I am able to be outside barefoot is noticeably better than during the winter when I can’t get outside barefoot. Grounding improves circulation.
How Diet Plays a Role in Hormonal Acne
No, it’s not about restriction. It’s about nourishment.
What you eat fuels your skin. And if your body is missing key nutrients, or is bogged down by processed, inflammatory foods, it will show up on your face.
Foods that support hormone balance and clearer skin:
- Healthy fats – Grass-fed butter, ghee, olive oil, avocados
- Protein-rich foods – Pasture-raised eggs, meat, bone broth
- Fermented foods – Sauerkraut, kefir, raw yogurt for gut health
- Mineral-rich foods – Sea salt, liver, leafy greens
- Reduce seed oils and sugar – Both can cause inflammation and disrupt hormone balance
Support your liver (your body’s detox powerhouse), and your skin will thank you. Dandelions are a great liver support in the summer.
Why Natural Skincare Works Better Long-Term
Natural skincare isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about working with your body instead of against it.
Conventional skincare is often focused on symptoms: dry skin, oily skin, pimples. But natural skincare goes deeper—it focuses on the root cause. It restores the microbiome, balances oil production, supports the skin barrier, and allows your body to heal from the inside out.
When you use nourishing oils and balms, you’re feeding your skin the very nutrients it needs to regulate itself. That’s why I will never change my skincare routine from what it is now!
Where to Start If You're Ready to Heal Naturally
If you’re ready to ditch the harsh acne products and start supporting your skin with what it actually needs, here’s what I recommend:
- Start with the Gubba Homestead Oil Cleanser to remove impurities and makeup without stripping your skin.
- Follow with the Homestead Blend Tallow Balm to lock in moisture and support your skin’s natural healing process.
- Use a serum to further nourish your skin and target specific ailments like wrinkles.
Stick with it. Give your skin time to rebalance. Real healing isn’t instant—but it is worth it.
Final Thoughts: Trust Your Skin Again
Your skin isn’t broken. It’s not failing you. It’s communicating.
When I started listening instead of attacking, my skin changed. When I stopped trying to dry it out and started giving it what it truly needed, the breakouts faded. The inflammation calmed down. And my confidence slowly returned.
You don’t need more products, you need better ones. You need fewer steps, not more. You need ingredients that were made for skin, not ones that try to control it.
Natural skincare gave me my skin back. It can do the same for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will oil cleansing make me break out more at first?
Some people experience a brief adjustment period, especially if they’re coming from conventional skincare. Stick with it, your skin will balance out within a week or two.
2. Can tallow balm be used on oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes! It’s non-comedogenic and actually helps balance oil production while supporting your skin barrier.
3. How long does it take to see results with natural skincare?
Some notice a difference within days, while for others it may take a few weeks. Give your skin time to adjust and detox from harsher products.
4. Can I wear makeup over the oil cleanser and tallow balm?
Absolutely. Just let the balm absorb fully before applying makeup, it makes a great, smooth base.
5. Is this safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
Yes! These products are made with natural, non-toxic ingredients, but always check with your provider if you have specific concerns about essential oils.
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