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Metabolism, hormones, anti-ageing. Founder of https://t.co/EaRGvSwIcH hormone-safe skincare🫧 &I wrote the bestseller weight loss book(in bio). Biz: scandizephyr@gmail.com
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Dec 9, 2025 5 tweets 4 min read
Listen to me diva and listen carefully:

What you’re experiencing isn’t JUST terrible skin! This one is a systemic INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE showing up on the face.

Let me help you.

Those deep painful bumps and clusters come from internal stress signals, especially:

• Gut irritation / endotoxin overload
• Hormonal imbalance, especially high estrogen, serotonin, cortisol and histamine
• A liver that’s overwhelmed and can’t fully clear those hormones
• Low metabolic / thyroid function which slows healing and increases inflammation

When the gut leaks endotoxin into the bloodstream, the immune system responds aggressively and the skin (one of the first places inflammation shows up) reacts with swelling, redness, clogged pores and cyst-like breakouts.

This is why topical treatments alone rarely solve severe acne: the skin is a mirror of inner stress, not the source of it.

What actually helps

A. Calm the gut: this is the biggest lever for clearing skin

The fastest-acting gut tools for acne:

• Daily raw carrot salad (grated carrot + coconut oil + vinegar and salt)
—> binds endotoxin and estrogen, lowers inflammation, improves bowel movements
• Avoid foods that bloat you (they feed bacteria behind the breakouts)
—> e.g. beans, oats, raw leafy salads, excess starch, nuts/seeds
• Eat easy to digest carbs: ripe fruit, orange juice, honey, well cooked roots
• Cook your vegetables well or choose low-irritant ones (mushrooms, zucchini)
• 1 bowel movement per day minimum
—> magnesium glycinate/citrate or cascara sagrada can help safely
• Coconut oil (1–2 tsp/day)
—> antimicrobial, pro-thyroid, reduces endotoxin

Lower gut inflammation —> lowers estrogen, serotonin, histamine, cortisol —> skin rapidly calms.

B. Support metabolism and liver function. A strong metabolism = strong skin healing

• Get enough protein (80–100 g/day)
Best sources: dairy, eggs, gelatine, shellfish, white fish, beef/lamb; 150g of liver a week
• Avoid all PUFA oils
—> no seed oils, vegetable oils, nuts, nut butters, margarine, avocado oil, fish oil, fatty fish
They slow metabolism, increase inflammation, worsen acne, just cut off
• Eat saturated fats instead: butter, coconut oil, dairy fat, tallow
• Don’t undereat because calories help the liver detox estrogen
• Sunlight / tanning shop daily to raise vitamin D and lower inflammation
• Sleep 8–9 hours —> cortisol drops, skin heals

C. Balance hormones. Most severe acne involves estrogen dominance + high cortisol.

What lowers estrogen safely:
• Raw carrot salad (again, it’s huge)
• Adequate protein + low-PUFA diet (crucial!!!)
• Good thyroid function (all my tips will help you with this)
• Daily bowel movements
• Avoiding soy and excessive alcohol consumption

What raises protective hormones:
• Orange juice / fruit sugar
• Dairy
• Enough calories
• Saturated fats (esp. coconut oil)

Supplements:

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): 50–100 mg, 2× per day
• lowers inflammation
• supports metabolism
• decreases cortisol
• helps “oiliness” and skin healing

Magnesium glycinate: 200–400 mg nightly
• helps bowel movement regularity
• lowers stress hormones
• supports sleep

Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols): 100–200 IU/day
• anti-estrogen
• anti-inflammatory
• helps with cystic acne specifically

Use: Tocovit by Idea Labs, Skin.Food, ZENEMENT or LifeBlud

Activated charcoal (occasional use, 1–2×/week)
• binds endotoxin
• great during flare-ups
Take far from food/supplements.

Aspirin (low dose: 81–300 mg/day)
• anti-inflammatory
• mild antibacterial in the gut
• anti-estrogen
Take 1mg of vitamin K with every 300mg of aspirin

Bio-identical Progesterone (like Progest E complex)
• opposes estrogen
• reduces oil production
• fights inflammation
(Use only high-quality bioidentical!)

Helpful topicals

Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1–2×/week
• reduces fungal involvement
• anti-inflammatory

2.5% benzoyl peroxide
• kills acne bacteria
• use sparingly to avoid irritation

tbc👇🏻 Azelaic acid 10–20%
• anti-redness, anti-inflammatory
• excellent for hyperpigmentation afterward

Gentle cleansing only. Use:

• Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
• CeraVe hydrating cleanser
• The INKEY list salicylic acid cleanser
• Vanicream gentle cleanser
• PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash (stronger option, for more severe acne)

No scrubs. No harsh acids. No over-washing.

Skin needs its barrier intact to heal.

Squalane and E oil like Skin Food Squalene DHEA E oil (1–2 drops)
• non-comedogenic
• helps skin repair without clogging

Shwally methylene blue + C repair balm
• non-comedogenic
• repairs without clogging, seen great results for acne

Love you, bye xxx
Nov 17, 2025 5 tweets 4 min read
Not a *single day* passes without someone asking me for topical cures for ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, ACNE or PERIORAL DERMATITIS

…and I always show them these photos of myself…

So sit down & LISTEN to me.👇🏻

A couple of months ago, I had the worst eczema flare-up of my life. The kind brought on by relentless, soul-crushing stress.

Three (3!) separate doctors told me the same thing: this will not go away without corticosteroids. I was in pain. My whole body was covered in lizard skin scaly tiny blisters. Burning, itching, unable to sleep. And I refused the steroids.

I tried everything. Nothing worked.

Until I remembered the jar I had sitting in my cupboard: a tallow balm infused with methylene blue, CoQ10, calendula, and vitamin C, made by my friend’s brand, the one and only SHWALLY.

I remembered women messaging me about this cream months ago, saying it erased their eczema. Cleared their acne. Healed their skin.

So I used it.

Two days later: no eczema. The MB tallow balm literally DELETED IT.

None. Gone. Cleared. My skin was calm again. I have the photos to prove it. I genuinely couldn’t believe it.

This isn’t a product pitch, it is so much deeper than that. This is a warning: do not sleep on this brand. Do not ignore what this blend can do. If you’re dealing with skin issues of any kind, if you’re one appointment away from steroid creams, please try this first. It saved me.

I’ll never go without it again.

PS: it works best when it’s applied to MOIST skin. Big one I discovered… tallow really wants a wet face / body :)💙

I’d personally say RUN, don’t walk!!! 💙💙💙

Okay, love you, bye xxxImage
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The miraculous product in question: the methylene blue range serum and balm, thank you Gabriel for 10% off for my lovely audience via this link 💙💙💙💙💙 shwallycompany.com/CELESTIALBE1NG
Oct 22, 2025 4 tweets 3 min read
CO2 healed or improved all of these, even homosexuality. 🫧🏔️

Anxiety? CO2
Alcoholism? CO2
Allergy? CO2
Anorexia? CO2
Asthma or shortness of breath? CO2
Compulsion? CO2
Constipation? CO2
Concentration difficulties? CO2
Cephalagia? CO2
Cardiac disturbance? CO2
Depression? CO2
Dependency? CO2
Diarrhea? CO2
Dizziness and lightheadedness? CO2
Drug addiction? CO2
Enuresis? CO2
Employment difficulties? CO2
Fatigue? CO2
Frigidity? CO2
Family relationship difficulties? CO2
Guilt feelings? CO2
General aches and pains? CO2
Homosexuality? CO2
Hypochondriasis? CO2
Impotence? CO2
Indecision? CO2
Inadequacy? CO2
Inferiority? CO2
Insecurity? CO2
Irritability? CO2
Impulsive tendencies? CO2
Involuntary movements? CO2
Insomnia? CO2
Instability (emotional)? CO2
Masturbation? CO2
Migraine? CO2
Menstrual difficulties? CO2
Nail biting? CO2
Nausea and vomiting? CO2
Obsession? CO2
Paralysis? CO2
Phobia? CO2
Self-consciousness? CO2
Skin disturbances? CO2
Spastic colon? CO2
Stuttering? CO2
Social participation difficulties? CO2
Tension? CO2
Ulcer? CO2
Vasomotor disturbances? CO2
Weakness? CO2
Worrying? CO2
Other symptoms? You already know this. Take the CO2 🏔️🫧Image
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Where I got the CO2 device from 🫧🏔️: Image
Jun 4, 2025 18 tweets 10 min read
Before and after war: The Ageing Soldier

1 face—4 years apart—aged 30 years.

What changed? Chronic stress collapsing his biology.

Stress isn’t some „woo-woo.”

It is a biological force driving ageing, degeneration, and disease at the cellular level.

A mini guide to stress🧵: Image What is stress?

Stress = A mismatch between the demands placed on the body by its environment and the energy it can produce to meet them.

When energy fails, function fails.

When function fails, structure collapses — cells, tissues, organs.

(Think: Skin issues, hair loss and thinning, gut inflammation, slowed wound healing, PMS, infertility, cancer metabolism, accelerated ageing, disease, all of the horrors of life.)Image
May 20, 2025 16 tweets 7 min read
SKINCARE STARTS WITH BIOLOGY.

Glowing skin, strong nails, and luscious hair don't start with topicals.

(You can't out - moisturise terrible nourishment.)

These nutrients support skin, hair, and nail health from the inside out — by nourishing your cells, lowering stress hormones, and promoting tissue repair.

Let's go. 🧵Image
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CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol is the raw material for your steroid hormones — like progesterone, DHEA, and
pregnenolone — all crucial for beauty and youth.

Low cholesterol = low hormone production = dull skin, brittle nails, shedding hair.

Eat: pasture-raised egg yolks, butter, liver, full-fat dairy, shellfish, ribeye steak.

If you're on a lower-fat, higher-sugar diet, prawns are a cheat code — ultra low in fat, while relatively high in cholesterol!Image
Dec 13, 2024 17 tweets 5 min read
You don’t have “acne-prone skin”; you have gut issues, a sluggish liver, poor thyroid function, and are a walking stress ball.

Here’s how to tackle ACNE without needing to visit a dermatologist (spoiler alert: they’ll most likely make things worse).

A GUIDE: for women & men🧵: Image This guide combines insights into gut health, inflammation, hormonal balance, and nutrition for addressing acne holistically.

By focusing on systemic health, this approach targets the root causes of acne, including hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, and chronic inflammation.
Oct 4, 2024 13 tweets 5 min read
Bryan Johnson dismissed my critique of his protocol, claiming it’s baseless, as his biomarkers supposedly prove its effectiveness.

But do they really?

Let’s take a closer look 🧵: Image Biomarker 1: Low body temperature:

• Bryan’s dietary / supplementation and lifestyle choices have resulted in a reduction of his body temperature by 4°F over three years, bringing it to 94.8°F-classified as mild hypothermia.

• Low body temperature is a key indicator of reduced thyroid function and impaired energy production, suggesting that his body is in a hypometabolic state.

• From Ray Peat's perspective, an optimal body temperature (around
98.6°F) is crucial for enzymatic function, mitochondrial activity, and overall health. Lowering body temperature reduces metabolic rate, compromises cellular repair, and elevates stress hormones, promoting a state that is anti-longevity rather than pro-longevity.
Jun 21, 2024 21 tweets 11 min read
ESTROGEN isn't the happy female hormone like they made you believe.

It is a SHOCK and TRAUMA hormone that screws up your life.

ESTROGEN DOMINANCE made my existence miserable.

As it does to MANY.

THREAD🧵on what I’ve learned & how I fixed it.

(A guide for women AND men). Image Estrogen dominance is a state where there is an excessive amount of estrogen in the body relative to other sex hormones, particularly progesterone.

This imbalance can occur due to various factors, including but not limited to, increased production of estrogen, decreased production of progesterone, or difficulties in metabolising and detoxifying estrogen in the liver.Image
May 31, 2024 18 tweets 6 min read
There are many ways to increase METABOLISM.

Drinking coffee DAILY is one of them.

Here’s how to enjoy coffee without triggering a stress response / getting the jitters.

THREAD 🧵 + aesthetic coffee pics for your enjoyment. Image How Coffee Improves Oxidative Metabolism:

Coffee, primarily through its caffeine content, improves oxidative metabolism by several mechanisms:

1. Increased carbon dioxide production: Caffeine increases the oxidation of sugar, leading to higher production of carbon dioxide. This improves cellular respiration and overall metabolic efficiency.Image
Apr 30, 2024 19 tweets 8 min read
Estrogen isn't the happy female hormone like they made you believe.

It is a SHOCK and TRAUMA hormone that impairs your life.

Estrogen dominance made my existence miserable.

As it does to MANY.

THREAD🧵on what I’ve learned & how I fixed it.

(Spoiler: don’t cut down/out 🥛;)
Image Estrogen dominance is a state where there is an excessive amount of estrogen in the body relative to other sex hormones, particularly progesterone.

This imbalance can occur due to various factors, including but not limited to, increased production of estrogen, decreased production of progesterone, or difficulties in metabolising and detoxifying estrogen in the liver.
Apr 27, 2024 4 tweets 2 min read
METHYLENE BLUE is one of the best methods to completely **reverse skin aging** and you can make my simple age-reversing serum yourself (recipe below)! 💙💙💙

***Topical Methylene Blue:***

• boosts collagen production
• REVERSES skin cell aging
• reduces wrinkles
• protects against UV damage
• reduces oxidative stress
• prevents decay and death of skin cells
• facilitates wound healing
• boosts mitochondrial function

Truly magical and slept on! I’ve been mixing Meraki Methylene Blue with pure aloe vera, pouring it into a bottle with dropper & applying it to my skin every morning and using Meraki Moo METHYLENE infused tallow&coco balm at night to reverse skin aging for ~3 months now, and I’m thrilled with the results!
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Feb 24, 2024 6 tweets 2 min read
The sun / UV light doesn’t give you skin cancer. But seed oils do.

In this study mice that were fed corn oil (PUFA) got skin cancer, but those fed saturated fats were “almost completely protected” from it.

PUFA depletion + saturated fats in the diet = skin cancer doesn’t happen.Image
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Ponder for a second: Isn't it a bit weird that the very conditions under which we evolved lead to a fatal disease? One might expect that some other variable would need to change for the sun to become toxic.