Articles By Dr. Jen Newell, ND
This is a space for deeper conversation around corneotherapy, holistic aesthetics, and integrative dermatology. I translate evolving research and clinical experience into frameworks that elevate both patient care and practitioner understanding.
Why Is My Skin So Oily? The Real Reason Behind Excess Sebum and Acne
Maybe it is the shine that appears across your T-zone by lunchtime, no matter how many times you...
Why a Late Period Can Trigger More Breakouts (And the Hormone Pathway Behind It)
I hear a version of this story in my Toronto practice almost every week: "My period is late again,...
Low Progesterone & Acne
Having low progesterone in relation to estrogen can lead to acne by way of increasing insulin,...
5 Things Every Acne Patient Should Know…
Here are the 5 things every acne patient should know before starting treatment: 1. Gut Health...
The Skin Type Guide – How to Best Care for Your Skin
Your skin type is typically what you’re born with. While your skin can go through different phases...
How the DUTCH test can clear your skin
I frequently see patients who have struggled with acne since puberty and tried just about...
The Truth About Vitamin A & Retinoids
Often I am faced with patients who need to start from scratch with their skincare routine. It may...
10 Clean Cosmetics Brands That You Need To Try
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and anything you put onto it has the potential to affect...
How To Keep Your Skin Healthy Over The Holidays
For many of us, Christmas is a time where we deviate from our normal routine to celebrate and...
Why Antibiotics Fail to Treat Acne Effectively
Most of the patients I see have seen dermatologists and been prescribed antibiotics as the first...
When is acne not acne? When it’s perioral dermatitis…
I have had a recent influx of patients presenting with a troublesome and persistant facial...
Is Your Dandruff Due to a Dry Scalp or Do You Have a Yeast Infection?
This past week I have had a number of patients come in with the chief complaint of a flakey, itchy...
Why I Swapped My Clarisonic with the My Skin Buddy Device…
I have recently been asked a lot more frequently about cleansing brushes and what devices I...
Is Dimethicone a Dangerous Ingredient in Skincare and Makeup?
There is a lot of debate within the green beauty world about the use of dimethicone in skincare...
Are you using sunscreen wrong? 7 of the most common mistakes people make when applying sunscreen
Most people are applying their sunscreen wrong. You may think it is as simple as smearing it all...
How to Heal Scars Naturally
Scarring is a common skin problem. I see a large number of patients hoping to improve the...
A Drug-Free Way to Clear, Healthy Skin
In today’s day and age, people and teenagers alike tend to gravitate toward quick fixes and easy...
Acne & Perimenopause – How to combat pimples during “the change of life”
If you are a woman in the years before menopause you probably thought you were well past the...
How to Resolve Keratosis Pilaris Naturally
A patient of mine called me the other day wanting to resolve her Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken...
How does stress affect your skin?
Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out, your body and your skin tend to manifest...
How Sugar Affects Your Skin
The other morning, I was discussing the impact of diet (sugar in particular) on the health of your...
What can I do before bed for beautiful skin? Beauty Hacks!
Waking up with a natural glow seems pretty unattainable some days, especially if you enjoy the...
Why is my skin so sensitive? Sensitive vs. Sensitized Skin
Skin sensitivity is one of the main concerns I see at Connected Health and Skin. Studies have...
Natural Solutions for Topical Steroid Withdrawal
A few weeks ago I had a patient come to see me because she was experiencing red, inflamed skin on...
How to Repair Your Skin Barrier and Restore Your Healthy Glow
This past week I saw a few new patients coming in with a variety of skincare concerns ranging from...
How to treat a deep cystic pimple and prevent scarring
A deep cystic pimple can be a frustrating disaster waiting to happen if not treated properly....
Alcohol in your skincare – everything you need to know
Alcohols of various forms (isopropyl alcohol, SD alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, etc) are common...
Sharp Magazine Feature – A Holistic Skincare Treatment Will Change Your Face (and Your Life)
I am so honoured to have been featured in Sharp Magazine this month and having the opportunity to...
Is your hormonal IUD causing you to breakout?
Due to the increasing popularity of IUDs for convenient birth control, I have been seeing more...
5 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne
Thought you left breakouts and blemishes behind with high school? Think again! According to the...
Blemish Beware: How Peanut Butter Triggers Acne
When I meet patients or consult digitally with clients online one of the most important parts of...
Why you should never use baking soda on your skin
This past week I have seen a number of blogs and videos encouraging the use of baking soda to...
Beware of Breakouts – Skincare Ingredients that Cause Acne
Did you know that the skincare products you use on a regular basis may be causing breakouts? It is...
Medical Microneedling for the Treatment of Acne Scars
Today I saw a new patient interested in collagen induction therapy/microneedling; she was curious...
2017 Canadian-Made Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
I love everything about the holidays - sparkly decorations, gingerbread cookies, that radio...