💬 Skin conditions affect a massive proportion of the population. Most people reach for creams and retinoids first - but the solution is often much simpler. So what should you do to protect your skin microbiome and reduce signs of aging?
⚡️ Dr Thivi Maruthappu is a consultant dermatologist, nutrition researcher, and author of Skin Food: Your 4-Step Solution to Healthy, Happy Skin.
⚡️ In this episode, Thivi and I discuss what your skin can reveal about your overall health, the science behind specific skin conditions, why a good skincare routine isn't always enough, and the growing evidence linking skin conditions to your gut microbiome.
🎧 Stay tuned to find out:
➡︎ Whether skin issues are a sign of a deeper health issue
➡ If supplements like collagen are actually effective
➡︎ What might be causing your rosacea or eczema
➡︎ Whether putting food on your face actually works
➡︎ Why your nails may reveal more about your health than you realise
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📕 Chapters
(0:00) Intro
(04:18) Your skin is a microbiome
(04:11) How your diet impacts your skin
(07:21) Ozempic face
(09:13) Gut/skin connection
(21:01) Strict diets
(24:57) Collagen
(27:40) Nutrient and vitamin deficiency
(30:39) Hormones and skin health
(32:53) Tips to maintain skin health
(37:50) Perfect skin diet
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