Clean Skin From Within — Dr. Trevor Cates

Key Takeaways: Skin is our magic mirror and it gives us great information about our overall health. There are six root causes of skin issues. Dr. Trevor created a skin quiz to help people determine which of the five skin types they are. The five skin types are Olivia, Sage, Emmett, Heath, and Amber.  How do our hormones impact our skin and how do we test if we have an imbalance or not? Dr. Trevor also recognizes that gut health plays an important part in our skin too. Our skin has its own microbiome and when the gut is imbalanced, it creates a vicious cycle on your skin too. If you have a leaky gut, a good probiotic is incredibly important to have. A lot of women are afraid of taking hormones. What does Dr. Trevor recommend? Why are natural skincare products not giving people the results that they want? It comes down to them not having the right PH levels! Dr. Trevor notices the biggest difference to her skin in her 40s is the types of skincare products she uses.   Episode Summary: Dr. Trevor Cates shares the five common skin types most women are faced with and how to dive deep and treat the root cause, not just the symptoms. There are several tests you can run to test if you have an imbalance in your body, but the biggest thing you have to care for is your gut! Since everything stems from there, your gut health can deeply impact your skin's health too. Find out more about how to keep your skin healthy and young-looking on this week's episode.   Guest Bio: Dr. Trevor Cates is founder and owner of The Spa Dr. and author of the bestselling book, Clean Skin From Within. She was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California and currently lives in Park City, Utah where she helps patients from around the world achieve graceful aging and glowing skin. Dr. Cates is host of The Spa Dr., a weekly podcast, and has her own PBS special, Younger Skin From Within. She believes the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with non-toxic ingredients. Dr. Cates' The Spa Dr. skincare and supplement lines are formulated with natural and organic ingredients designed to help you achieve the clean and natural path to confidence and beautiful skin. TheSpaDr.com   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson's Free Youthful Aging eGuide Dryoun.com — Download Dr. Youn's free eBook, Ten Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know. TheSpaDr.com Grab your free gift here: Thespadr.com/foods-to-eat-cheat-sheet/ — Discover the 5 Worst Foods for Your Skin, and the 5 Best Foods for Radiant, Naturally Beautiful Skin (even after 40).   Quotes:   "Microbiome imbalances are one of the root causes behind a lot of skin issues, so addressing those is going to be key."   "The skin microbiome; the skin has its own diverse group of microorganisms that live on it and protect it as well."   "If our gut microbiome is out of balance, it's more likely to trigger imbalances in our skin microbiome."   "The skin microbiome is so key to graceful aging."