03/17/2026
These two made a huge difference in my skin.
When people think about breakouts or stubborn skin issues, they usually assume it’s just a skin problem. Most of the time it’s actually a hormone metabolism issue.
Something I see constantly when reviewing hormone panels is that the body isn’t metabolizing hormones efficiently. That can show up as estrogen dominance patterns, but it can also show up as androgen driven skin issues like jawline acne or oily skin.
This is where DIM and CDG can be really helpful.
DIM supports how the body processes hormones, helping shift estrogen down healthier metabolic pathways. But it also helps balance androgen signaling, which is why it’s often used for hormonal acne patterns.
CDG (calcium-D-glucarate) supports the clearance side of hormone metabolism. After hormones are processed by the liver, CDG helps prevent them from being reabsorbed through the gut so they can actually be eliminated.
So together they support two important steps:
• how hormones are metabolized
• how hormones are cleared from the body
When those pathways improve, it’s common to see improvements in things like:
• hormonal acne
• oily or inflamed skin
• jawline breakouts
• PMS symptoms
• estrogen dominant patterns on labs
• androgen driven skin issues
The Cosmedix adds additional support for skin, hair, and nails while those hormone pathways are being corrected.
This combination is one I reach for a lot when labs and symptoms point to hormone metabolism issues, not just estrogen problems.
And personally… it made a dramatic difference in my skin.
~LaKrista Valentine
