autoimmune skin Archives - Brenna May Wellness

Red Light Masks: What They Do, Why They Work, and Which Ones Are Actually Worth It

November 26, 2025

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(Clean, autoimmune-safe, melasma-friendly — and actually effective) A quick practitioner note I don’t currently use a red light mask at home for one simple reason: I have a toddler who would absolutely assume I’d joined the Dark Side and respond with full Jedi toddler-force. Right now, I use a red light panel, which gives me

Skin Microbiome 101: Why Gentle Skincare Matters More Than “Clean” Marketing

May 14, 2020

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Originally published May 2020 · Updated for clarity and current recommendations For years we’ve talked about gut health as the foundation of wellness. Fermented foods, prebiotic fiber, mineral balance, and feeding beneficial bacteria have (rightly) become part of the conversation. But there’s another microbiome we don’t talk about nearly enough. Your skin. Your skin is

My Experience With LED Light Masks for Melasma

March 2, 2020

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Hey friends, let’s talk melasma… and the mustache-that-wasn’t. So, here’s the truth: When my melasma first showed up, it did not gently announce itself. Nope. It marched right across my upper lip like a hormonal little soldier and gave me the appearance of a pubescent teenage boy mustache. Even waxed. Even freshly exfoliated. Even prayed