If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know I’m in my skin microbiome girl era 🌱🦠. After years of trying harsh actives, prescription creams, and products that stripped my barrier into oblivion, I’ve realised something life-changing:

Your skin doesn’t just need less… it needs more. More diversity. More bacteria. More balance.

And that’s exactly why the Esse Probiotic Serum has become one of my ride-or-die products.

What is the Esse Probiotic Serum?

This serum is literally alive. Not in the greenwashed “full of natural extracts” way, but in the contains 1 billion live probiotics per ml way. Yep, when you apply it, you’re not just nourishing your skin, you’re seeding it with live bacteria.

Why does this matter? Because most of us (especially in the Western world) have skin dominated by Cutibacterium acnes — the bacteria linked to acne and inflammation. What we’re missing is diversity. That’s what protects skin, strengthens the barrier, and keeps conditions like acne, rosacea,...

If you’d told teenage me — the girl hiding behind foundation and avoiding mirrors — that one day I’d be invited onto the radio to share my story, I never would’ve believed you.

But that’s exactly what happened. Recently, I was interviewed live on the radio (Zetland FM Redcar) to talk about my journey with acne, my work as a Skin Health Specialist, and my brand-new book, Unmasking Acne.

It was both surreal and empowering. I didn’t just get to talk about breakouts — I got to talk about hope, healing, and confidence.

For years, I thought acne was just a skin-deep issue. Through my own struggles, I learned that it’s about so much more: your gut, your hormones, your nervous system, and your relationship with yourself. That’s what I shared on air, and it’s exactly what I dive deeper into in my book.

✨ Inside Unmasking Acne, you’ll find my Skin Triangle Method™: a framework for healing acne holistically through:

• Topical healing → repairing your skin barrier and protecting your microb

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You’ve cut out dairy. You’re using all the recommended products. You’ve even tried antibiotics or prescription creams. So why is your skin still breaking out?

I asked myself this exact question for years. And here’s the truth: acne isn’t just about one thing. It’s not only about food, or products, or hormones. It’s a multi-layered condition — which is why so many of us feel stuck when we only focus on one piece of the puzzle.

That’s why I created the Skin Triangle Method™, which I share fully inside my book Unmasking Acne. This method looks at three key areas:

• Topical Healing → repairing your skin barrier + choosing the right products

• Internal Healing → supporting your gut, hormones, and overall health

• Emotional Healing → regulating your nervous system and reducing stress-driven flare-ups

When you bring these three areas together, your skin finally has the chance to repair itself — and you stop feeling like you’re in a constant cycle of “healing and breaking out.”...

If you’ve ever felt like acne was running your whole life, I see you. I spent years hiding my skin under makeup, dodging social situations, and obsessively googling “how to clear acne fast.” The truth? I didn’t find my healing in a single product or a harsh prescription. I found it when I stopped chasing quick fixes and started healing my skin holistically.

That journey led me to create my signature Skin Triangle Method™ — an approach that blends topical, internal, and emotional healing. Instead of only looking at skincare or diet, I connected the dots between my skin barrier, my gut health, and my nervous system. When I addressed all three, my skin finally began to change.

This is the story I tell (and the system I share) inside my book, Unmasking Acne. It’s not just another skincare guide — it’s a blueprint for understanding your skin on a deeper level and learning how to support it from the inside out.

If you’re tired of:

• Spending money on products that don’t work

• Feeli

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The Barrier Repair Routine for Inflamed, Sensitive Skin (Vegan + Microbiome-Safe) + Free Quiz

If your skin stings at water, gets shiny-but-tight, or flushes at the slightest breeze… that’s not “problem skin.” That’s a stressed barrier and an overwhelmed nervous system. You don’t need stronger acids — you need safety, softness, and consistency.

I’m Tabi — Skin Health Specialist, Author & Healer. I created the Skin Triangle Method™ (Topical • Internal • Emotional) to help you calm inflammation without wrecking your barrier or your ethics.

👉 Not sure where to start? Take the free Skin Triangle Quiz — find your fastest focus (Topical, Internal, or Emotional) in 60 seconds.

Signs your barrier needs a reset

• Burning/stinging from basic products

• Tight, glassy skin that still feels dry

• Flushing/redness, sudden sensitivity to SPF

• Breakouts + rough texture after weeks of daily acids

If that’s you, hit pause on the harsh stuff and run this simple routine.

7-Day Ba...

Pinch-me moment: the Gazette just featured my new book, Unmasking Acne.

This isn’t just “press.” It’s proof that a vegan, microbiome-first, nervous-system-led approach to inflamed, sensitive skin belongs in the mainstream. Regulate to radiate, babes. 🌊

Start here → Take the free Skin Triangle Quiz to find your fastest next step (Topical, Internal, or Emotional).

What the Gazette Covered (and why it matters)

It’s a win for sensitive skin everywhere — gentleness is finally being taken seriously.

👉 Read the Gazette feature 

About the Book: Unmasking Acne (Publishes 15 Sept 2025)

This is the guide I needed at 13 — and the one your skin’s been asking for:

• Topical: barrier repair, microbiome diversity, vegan + cruelty-free products, no daily acids.

• Internal: plant-led nourishment, hydration, gut-skin support.

• Emotional: nervous-system regulation, identity shifts, mirror work, soft daily rituals.

It’s short, calm, and actionable — designed so you actually do...

Sensitive, inflamed skin isn’t “bad” skin — it’s a stressed messenger. If you’re dealing with acne, rosacea, or general reactivity, you don’t need harsher acids or another 12-step routine. You need safety. When your nervous system calms, your skin finally has permission to heal.

I’m Tabi — Skin Health Specialist, Author & Healer — and I created the Skin Triangle Method™ to help you rebuild your barrier, nourish your body, and regulate your nervous system (without fear marketing or harsh actives). This post breaks down the gentle, vegan, microbiome-first path I teach — and points you to a quick quiz that shows your fastest next step.

👉 Ready to skip ahead? Take the free Skin Triangle Quiz (find out if your focus is Topical, Internal, or Emotional).

Why Inflamed Skin Flares (and Keeps Flare-ing)

Let’s keep it brutally honest and beautifully simple:

• Barrier breakdown: Over-exfoliation, stripping cleansers, and daily acids thin your skin’s protective layers, making it reactive a

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When I was struggling with my skin, I felt so lost.
The advice I followed didn’t work.
The products I tried (and trust me, I spent hundreds) just made things worse.
I was fed up. Tired. Stuck in this constant loop of “maybe this will help...” — and nothing did.

What I really wanted was someone I could trust.
Someone to cut through the noise.
Someone to give me an actual plan.
No fluff. No 10-step routine. No BS.
Just something real.

And if I could have done it all without talking to someone face-to-face about my skin?
I would’ve JUMPED at the chance 🙈

So I created exactly what I needed back then...

✨ Introducing: The Skin Reset ✨
A fully digital, fully personalised skin plan — designed by me and sent straight to your inbox.

Over the past few years, I’ve worked 1:1 with so many women on their skin. And one thing’s always clear:

When you want real results, you need a plan — not another product.

That’s what The Skin Reset gives you.

🌿 What’s Included:

✧ A skin-safe AM/PM ro...

Acne can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and even hopeless when nothing seems to work. You’ve tried every cream, treatment, and product under the sun, but your breakouts keep coming back. The truth? Acne isn’t just a skin issue—it’s a reflection of what’s happening inside your body.

The good news? You can heal acne naturally by addressing the root causes, not just treating the symptoms. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to achieve clear, glowing skin without relying on harsh medications or temporary fixes.

Step 1: Identify Your Root Cause

Before healing your acne, you need to understand what’s causing it. Acne is rarely just about clogged pores—it’s often linked to hormones, gut health, stress, and inflammation.

Common Root Causes of Acne:

✅ Hormonal Imbalances – Breakouts around the chin and jawline, worsens before your period.
✅ Gut Issues & Poor Digestion – Bloating, food sensitivities, irregular digestion.
✅ Inflammation & Diet – Processed foods, sugar, dairy,...

If you’ve been struggling with acne, redness, or dull skin despite using all the “right” skincare products, the answer might not be in your bathroom cabinet—it could be in your gut. The gut-skin axis is one of the most overlooked factors in skin health, yet it plays a crucial role in everything from breakouts to inflammation and even premature ageing.

Let’s dive into how your gut health affects your skin and what you can do to restore balance for a clear, glowing complexion.

How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, both good and bad. When these microbes are in harmony, they help regulate inflammation, digestion, and detoxification—all essential for skin health. But when your gut is out of balance (a condition called dysbiosis), it can trigger a cascade of skin issues.

Signs Your Gut Health is Affecting Your Skin

• Persistent acne, eczema, rosacea, or redness

• Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, or IBS symptoms

• Increased skin se...