Dr. Peter Lio joins us in this episode to talk about all things skin! Find out if you’ve been unknowingly causing damage to your skin barrier, if you’re over-soaping yourself, and how to tackle stubborn skin inflammation and rosacea. Learn how he incorporates acupuncture into his practice, and the research and discoveries he has made so far on CBD and skin. You will also uncover many valuable tips and tricks to help you find the right skin products for you!  Dr. Peter Lio, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Lio received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture, as well. Dr. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and a founding partner of Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago. He currently serves as a board member and scientific advisory committee member for the National Eczema Association. He has over 150 publications and 2 textbooks. He has written 2 books - Handbook of Integrative Dermatology and Integrative Dermatology: Practical Applications in Acne and Rosacea.   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What brought Dr. Lio on his medical path?   Definitions of Alternative vs. Holistic vs. Integrative. What is the Barrier Function?  Common things that cause barrier dysfunction/disruption.  How to keep your skin preserved and in harmony.  What to look out for and avoid in moisturizers; Dr. Lio’s favorite brands.  Dr. Lio’s research and discoveries on CBD. How to do your due diligence in supplement taking.  About THC, CBD, and hemp plants.    QUOTABLES: “I think we take our skin for granted. And I always tell people it's your biggest organ. It's just an organ just like anything else. So if it's inflamed, if it's irritated, it’s a representation of something else going on deep inside your body, and it's screaming at you.” “People often forget it. You know, they're stressed out, they're not sleeping well, they're miserable. And they're like, why can't I just find the one supplement to fix me? That's not how it works. I wish it were; it'd be so great if there was just one thing to fix it. But you have to really get everything back in balance for it to get right.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Handbook of Integrative Dermatology: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Integrative-Dermatology-Evidence-Based-Approach/dp/3319178156/ And a new book on Integrative approaches to acne and rosacea coming very soon: https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Dermatology-Practical-Applications-Rosacea/dp/3030589536/ For more resources on Eczema, visit www.nationaleczema.org Like the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoEczema/ Follow Chicago Integrative Eczema Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chieczema Visit the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center website at http://www.chicagoeczema.com   You can purchase some of the supplements discussed here: https://www.purerxo.com/drjenhaley/rxo/company/my_recommendations.asp Follow Dr. Jen Haley on Instagram @drjenhaley - https://www.instagram.com/drjenhaley Visit her website at http://www.drjenhaley.com Book a consultation with Dr. Haley here: https://dermoncall.net/jhaley   Radical Roots has the most purely sourced Chinese herbs and CBD tinctures to address your wellness needs.  To receive a 20% discount and try them out, go to https://radicalrootsherbs.com/ref/Jen%20Haley    BiOptimizers formulates amazing magnesium and gut supplements. Their magnesium supplement is the most potent, complete, and full-spectrum magnesium on the market.  It is the perfect addition to a healthy lifestyle to achieve clear skin, enhanced mood, energy, better sleep, and faster recovery.   Use code ”DRJENHALEY10” for 10% off at the checkout. Visit the website to show now: https://bioptimizers.com   Her