11/10/2026
🍎 Comment APPLE and I’ll send you my post-pill guide!
Coming off the pill? PLEASE don’t wait until your skin breaks out, your hair starts falling out and your periods go haywire.
Here are my TOP 10 things I’d do BEFORE stopping the pill. Ideally, start 3 months before.
1️⃣ Check your bloods. Iron, B12, folate, vitamin D and zinc, especially if deficiency is suspected.
2️⃣ Eat enough protein. Your body needs adequate nutrition to support healthy hormones and hair.
3️⃣ Get your bowels moving. Your gut plays a role in hormone metabolism and excretion.
4️⃣ Eat 25–30g of fibre. Oats, chia, flax, legumes and vegetables.
5️⃣ Support your microbiome. More plant diversity, polyphenols and fermented foods.
6️⃣ Address insulin resistance. Especially if acne or PCOS was an issue before the pill.
7️⃣ Get ahead of acne. Don’t wait for a full-blown breakout to investigate the triggers.
8️⃣ Prioritise sleep. Your hormones and blood sugar regulation depend on it.
9️⃣ Understand your cycle. Learn to recognise ovulation and track your periods.
🔟 HAVE A PLAN. If you had acne, PCOS or irregular periods before the pill, those symptoms may return.
And NO, you don’t need a 27-supplement post-pill detox. 🙄
You need good foundations and targeted support, not another expensive supplement stack.
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Hi, I’m Lindsay! 👋 I’m one of the Naturopaths at Sanatio, a degree-qualified Naturopath with 18 years of clinical experience.
Every day, I work with women struggling with stubborn acne, hormonal imbalances and post-pill breakouts, helping them understand what’s actually driving their symptoms rather than just putting another bandaid over them.
Because clear skin isn’t about throwing every supplement and skincare product at the problem. It’s about understanding YOUR body, addressing the underlying drivers and helping you finally feel confident in your skin again. ✨