I’ll let you in on a secret….
The single biggest determining factor in me clearing my skin was that I decided I was 100% going to and I didn’t give up.
That was it.
Okay, I know … sounds boring and you were hoping I was going to reveal an easy magic pill you can take.
I give you a ton of actionable strategy on how to clear your skin already, in my blogs, emails, and programs.
But let’s get real – strategy really means nothing if you don’t have the mindset to back it up.
This decision and determination … this is what made me feel beautiful again. It’s what ended all the frustration. It’s what transformed my entire life, including my skin, into something amazing – from the inside out.
I learned everything I could and didn’t stop, even though I had plenty of setbacks, frustrating moments, and times I wanted to cry.
And you know what? I was rewarded beyond my imagination.
Not only with clear skin, but a sense of peace with myself. A love for myself that I didn’t have before. A feeling like I could do and accomplish anything, since I had accomplished this. Confidence. Empowerment.
So much.
But if I hadn’t had made that firm decision, then I would have given up and I’d be right back where I started.
You know, I loved the idea of clearing my skin naturally & holistically because it meant that I was in charge. It meant that I had power.
I didn’t have to suffer at the hands of the doctor who told me the only things they could offer were birth control, antibiotics, Accutane – things with side effects that I was simply not okay with.
I know you’re familiar with that feeling of hating your skin and hating the acne SO much, yet feeling like you have nowhere to turn… like you may have to wait forever for someone to come along, wave their hand, and make it all end.
Super depressing.
But it doesn’t have to be like that. You can change your skin RIGHT now. It’s totally up to you. You’re in control.
Some people don’t like the idea that you create your own life.
They’d prefer to take a fatalistic viewpoint – that life is pre-determined… it happens and you can’t help it. You are at its mercy.
Sure, go with that if you want, but I bet it feels pretty darn hopeless and suffocating.
People don’t like it because creating your own life means you have to take responsibility for all the shit that’s gone wrong (not BLAME… don’t blame yourself or anyone else. I just mean you take responsibility for how you react to something, how you learn from it, and how you move forward from it)…..
And that ain’t easy.
But the upside is that it means that you also have the power to change and make it amazing.
You don’t have to wait for anyone else. You aren’t at anyone’s mercy. You have choices. You have options. And you can bring it all to life just because you want to.
Just because you decided to. You chose to believe it was possible, and then you acted on it. You made it happen.
It’s pretty fuckin’ cool. When you realize you can do and have anything you want. Including the clear skin that you desperately, desperately want so that you can face the world again and really let yourself shine.
You can have that too….. whatever you want. You’re in charge.
I hope you’ve heard by now about my Naturally Clear Skin Bootcamp program.
This is my signature 6 week program which lays down exactly how to clear your skin (based on my years of research and experience) and tells you exactly what to do each week to reach your goals.
It also gives you personalized support in a busy forum full of women who completely get the whole acne thing (ie. how much it SUCKS!!)
By the end of it, you’re going to have the clear skin you want – or be well on your way to it – and feel a sense of personal power and transformation that you can’t get anywhere else.
Let me help you take charge of your life and take your skin back.
You don’t need to suffer any longer – all you need to do is make the decision, and I’m here for you. I can’t do the work for you (you know, that whole taking responsibility thing), but I can guide you and make this journey a heck of a lot easier.
NOW is the time to invest in your future happiness (no one else is going to make it happen if you don’t).
No more shame and hiding, ok? There’s really no need. Let’s do this.
Lots of love,
Tracy xo
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I always believed the answer was not through strong medicine or chemicals but was not sure where else to turn for help. So when I saw your program I knew this was the answer I needed.
I started about a month before Christmas but what I found most difficult was leaving my skin alone. But I persevered and people who hadn’t seen me for a few weeks said “wow your skin looks clear, what are you doing different?”
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Kit says
March 9, 2015 at 7:10 pmThis is an amazing post. It’s tough love, yeah, but it’s reality. I’ve known several people to do exactly that with acne…or weight…or whatever…”F*ck this, I’ll just have acne/be chubby/etc.” I just couldn’t, though…I wasn’t ok with having bad skin. I just knew it was wrong, and I knew I couldn’t stop at anything until I fixed it.
And yeah, I have been rewarded. I healed my gut, relapsed again last year even with my healed digestion, and have now made SO much progress with balancing my hormones and clearing up again. Vitex/chasteberry plus quitting antiperspirant…who knew?! My hormones are still a little wacky/still regulating my periods, but my skin looks pretty damn good again. BEYOND THRILLED.
Yeah, it’s been a roller coaster over the last few years, but knowing I can maintain NORMAL skin without drugs and awful ritualistic skincare routines…just LIVING, and eating real food again, and going places, and feeling/looking better…that’s the reward.
Setting your mind to something and deciding you won’t quit until you get it done = the key to so many things in life. Keep spreading the word 🙂
Tracy Raftl says
March 10, 2015 at 8:34 amThanks Kit 🙂 Glad to hear you’re doing well, as last thing I heard from you things weren’t going so awesome…. stoked to hear this!
Kit says
March 10, 2015 at 5:59 pmThank you 🙂 I chose to stay away from skin stuff on the web for a bit so I wouldn’t obsess. But yes, things are much better now! Hormone balance is a slow, agonizing, but hugely worthwhile process. Also, at some point if you’d like I’d like to write something for your blog re:the antiperspirant thing…apparently I’m not the only person for whom it’s a direct acne trigger. I was shocked to figure that one out, but repeated trial and error have made me sure once and for all. So, go team sweat. Lol.
Tracy Raftl says
March 11, 2015 at 9:01 amhaha whoa, interesting… I have never heard that one before! I mean I know antipersperant is supposed to be bad for you and I haven’t worn it for years, but I’ve never had anyone mention it as a direct acne trigger. Do you think it’s because of what’s in it, or because your own toxins can’t get out through your sweat? And maybe re-enter your lymphatic system or something?
Kit says
March 11, 2015 at 4:36 pmI figure it’s something like my body needing that particular detox pathway, because this has happened with a couple of brands/ingredients. Every time I find something that lessens how much I sweat, I have a (painful!) breakout within twenty-four hours. It persists for however long I use the product, with more spots in a day than I’ve gotten since I was a teenager, and it grinds to a halt within two days of quitting it. Unreal. But I’ve tested and retested the theory and I’m 100% positive. I figured you’d be interested.
This even happened recently with a “natural” non-aluminum deo…(TOMS…hate ’em now) I thought hey, wow, I can’t believe it, I’m totally dry all day. What a great, natural product. And the next day, bam. Swollen angry spots. Sure, I wish humans didn’t need to sweat, but I’d rather have good skin, so I’m back to my crystal rock stuff and baking soda. At least I own lots of blazers and sleeveless things lol.
Anyway, it wasn’t JUST that. The vitex and hormonal stuff has made a BIG difference. But even in spite of that, if my pits can’t sweat, my face is a mess. Sort of gross, maybe, but I figured the internet could use the information…
Kit says
March 11, 2015 at 4:39 pmSo, in the spirit of never giving up in your pursuit of clear skin, one of your triggers might be something you never imagined! That’s what brought me to share this! Haha.
Tracy Raftl says
March 12, 2015 at 9:03 amWell, please… share it in a guest post for me!
Kit says
March 19, 2015 at 3:20 pmDone 🙂 Just putting the final touches on it…it’s on its way!
Kit says
March 19, 2015 at 3:58 pm…I have no idea whether or not the submission went through. Let me know if it didn’t and I’ll try again.
Tracy Raftl says
March 20, 2015 at 8:40 amYay! Thank you! I just read it and emailed you with a couple questions
Alexandria says
March 12, 2015 at 2:44 pmHi Tracy! A few weeks ago, I posted a comment in another post, about my terrible acne. You might remember me as Alexandria 🙂 Good news! My acne has been clearing up! After visiting a 2nd expensive natropath a few weeks ago, my Dad recommended a weird solution: washing my face with salt water. At first, I was like – it’s going to sting, it’s going to make more irritated, no, no, no. But I tried it, and it’s working! This is what I do:
-Wash my face with a natural wash in the morning, salt water at night
-Use a clarisonic brush
-Use a Rhassoul clay mask at night
-Take a slew of vitamins
-Change my pillowcase 1x week
-Go to sauna 3x week
And my skin has been thanking me for it! Just wanted to update you, and share what’s been working for me! (Thank you Dad!)
– Alexandria
Tracy Raftl says
March 13, 2015 at 8:42 amHey Alexandria, that’s awesome! 😀 Super stoked you’re finding a routine that’s working for you!
Ebony says
March 19, 2015 at 12:05 amHi Tracey! Have been loving your blog the last few weeks. Am suffering from both hormonal and digestive acne- in my teens I went on a course of accutane, and again in my early twenties. I then had immune systems issues including glandular fever and fatigue followed by many painful episodes of tonsillitis and UTIS- all of which was treated with antibiotics. Was also on the pill from the age of 17 (have almost been off it for a year). In the past year since going off the pill my skin has been breaking out horribly a round my mouth/ chin/ jaw line. Tested positive from candia through a natropath/ laboratory test using my saliva. Did a month long candiada diet which helped but over the past three months have again had another huge flare up resulting in scaring and low esteem. I Have been trying to treat my acne holistically over the past year and have been on estro block (as found through your blog!) for a month now among other things (gluten free, whole foods diet, try to eat mostly sugar free, natropath has me on other vitamins too). I have purchased your Naturally Clear Skin Ebook from you and am loving it but would like to purchase your candia cleanse without joining the academy (I have spent so much money on my skin of late that I can’t afford too!). Can you let me know if this is possible? I think doing another cleanse will help and I don’t have my previous cleanse information as I lost it when I moved houses.
Sorry this is so long!!
Ebony
Tracy Raftl says
March 19, 2015 at 10:40 amHey Ebony, sorry to hear of all the pain & struggle 🙁 I’ll get my assistant to email you about the candida cleanse, okay?
Ebony says
March 19, 2015 at 2:50 pmThank you so much! Am hoping to get to the stage to have a before and after photo for you!
Justin from Extreme Health Radio says
March 21, 2015 at 10:58 pmI like the fact that you kept saying we had the power and we were in control. Many times the medical “industry” tries to tell us these things just happen and there’s nothing we can do about them. Thanks for sharing this info of hope!
Tracy Raftl says
March 22, 2015 at 8:36 amThanks Justin!
Jackie says
March 26, 2015 at 5:50 pmHi Tracy,
I’m curious what you did to remove the scars that remained after you cleared up your skin. I know you’ve posted about MSM cream in the past, but I’ve been using it and it doesn’t seem to be making a huge difference (though maybe it’s too early to tell.) You also never mentioned using it yourself, so I’m wondering what you did since it seems like your scars are completely gone!
Peacenlovegirl1 says
April 11, 2015 at 4:23 amHello tracy and everyone! Ths post is totally true! We are the only one that could reach our dreams incuding clear skin. When I started getting acne was devastated. The days past and I felt soooo ugly and bad. I cant see my self into the mirror. All the day every second my mind was in the acne and all relationated to it. Obsessed to clear my skin. You dont know how much how obessed I was on those days. But you know what I satrted eating healthy from the post and videos from tracy and other people. But specially tracy. Let me tell you the truth: IS NOT EASY. But worth it!!! Takes me long time and many give up. But one day I said: I wouldnt give up, I can do it. Started applied those amazing and priceless advices and let me tell you that Im in my best place in my life. Clear skin and almost an engineer. An let me tell you that acne destroy…well I let destoy my life. I was there too. Focus and descipline. THERES HOPE. Imagine clear life and social life is so good but live it is amaaaaaazing!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!! And Remember always always positive!!! Love u tracy. Thank you sooooo much.
Tracy Raftl says
April 11, 2015 at 8:38 amHey Peace N Love Girl!! That’s amazing, I’m so so happy for you!! 😀
Peacenlovegirl1 says
April 11, 2015 at 8:58 amThank uuuuuu! Never give up beauties!!!!
Esra' says
April 12, 2015 at 10:54 amStarting from today, I will take the same road! I want to have a clear skin! and I am so ready for the battle! 🙂
Thank you for the great words
Tracy Raftl says
April 12, 2015 at 8:26 pmGood luck Esra, sending strength & good vibes your way! x
Marije says
April 21, 2015 at 2:15 amHe Tracy!
I’m curious if you still take Estroblock? i’m on to six months of taking it and i love the results. But i don’t know if i should build it of the dosage already. What’s your take on this?
Greatings,
Marije
Tracy Raftl says
April 21, 2015 at 7:41 amI only take one regular strength now. Try gradually weaning yourself down off your dose… if you start breaking out again, go back up as your body may still need the detox. Eventually you should be able to get down to the most basic maintenance dose or off it completely without breaking out, but if toxic estrogens start building up again, you may need to do another round of it!