autoimmune skin Archives - Brenna May Wellness

November 2025

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

(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…

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May 2020

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

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…

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March 2020

My Experience With LED Light Masks for Melasma

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…

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