Our hormones play a significant role in maintaining our overall health, affecting various aspects of our well-being, including gut function, mood, metabolism, sex drive, sleep, and, of course, skin. The skin, being the largest organ in our bodies, is often the first to show signs of hormonal imbalance, making it a prime target for treatment. However, we frequently overlook the root causes of skin issues and instead focus on topical treatments that only address the symptoms. Veracity, a pioneer in hormone-focused wellness, offers at-home hormone and skin tests that are backed by its medical advisory board, enabling individuals to create customized skin-care, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations. The founder and CEO of Veracity, Allie Egan, was inspired to launch this wellness brand after experiencing fertility struggles for three years. Her journey was marked by unsuccessful fertility treatments, excruciating miscarriages, and endless tests that failed to provide any answers. It wasn’t until she discovered that hormonal issues, specifically Hashimoto’s, were affecting her ability to get pregnant that she realized the importance of listening to her body. “It was frustrating to discover that a hormonal issue was affecting my ability to get pregnant, but even worse was realizing my skin had been trying to tell me that something was wrong for years,” Egan says. “If I had known how to listen to it—or even that listening was something I should be doing—I might have avoided some of the hardship.” This experience sparked a desire to empower women by providing them with the tools and knowledge to address the root causes of their issues, leading to the launch of Veracity. Veracity offers a skin and health spit test that can be taken at any time in the menstrual cycle, even if you have a hormonal IUD or are taking oral contraceptives. However, it is recommended to re-test annually or if you experience a major life change.
- It is recommended to avoid testing during extreme changes, such as egg freezing or significant hormonal changes, and wait two to four weeks after completing the cycle to test.
- For other changes, such as changing or getting off hormonal birth control, it is recommended to wait until your next cycle to get more normalized results.
I tested the skin and health spit test during the middle of my cycle as soon as I woke up. In less than a week, my results were ready to view in my account. The test provides an overall glance at hormone levels, including estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and pH, along with explanations for commonly linked symptoms. For example, my test results showed extremely low progesterone, low cortisol, and slightly high estrogen. Based on these results, Veracity recommended lifestyle, diet, and supplement suggestions, such as avoiding excessive exercise and eating cashews daily to promote regular ovulation cycles.
- Veracity also recommended a supplement, diet, and topical skin-care protocol based on my hormone profile to support my concerns.
- The products used are formulated to support hormonal wellness and only contain ingredients that won’t cause further hormone disruption.
The Veracity approach is research-backed and supported by a medical advisory board. While it is always best to consult with a physician before starting a new diet or supplement routine, I highly recommend Veracity to anyone who feels that their hormones may be impacting their skin.
| Key Benefits | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Customized recommendations | At-home hormone and skin tests |
| Research-backed and supported by a medical advisory board | Products formulated to support hormonal wellness |
| Empowering women to address the root causes of their issues | Easy-to-use online platform |
“By giving women the tools and knowledge to find a solution that uncovers the root causes of issues, big and small, we put you on a path to better skin and wellness,” says Allie Egan, founder and CEO of Veracity.
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