Your skin is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside your body. Hormonal imbalances, deficiencies, and inflammation can all show up on your skin. Dr. Trevor Cates joins me to talk about how our internal health shows up on our skin, what the six root causes of our skin issues could be, and why we need to simplify our skincare routine.   The 6 Root Causes Behind Skin Issues Inflammation Nutritional Deficiencies Hormonal Imbalances Blood Sugar Imbalances Oxidative Damage Microbiome Imbalances   About Dr. Trevor Cates Dr. Trevor Cates is author of the USA Today and Amazon bestselling book Clean Skin From Within and founder of The Spa Dr. natural skincare line. She received her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. She currently lives in Park City, Utah where she helps patients from around the world achieve naturally glowing skin. She has been on various TV shows, including The Doctors and Extra TV. Dr. Cates interviews over 250 experts on The Spa Dr. podcast and hosted her own PBS special, Younger Skin From Within. She believes the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with natural and non-toxic ingredients.   In This Episode How your skin reflects your inner health [4:30] The 5 new redefined skin types [7:00] What lifestyle changes you can make to improve your skin health [14:30] What foods you should and shouldn’t eat [15:30] Why drinking a glass of water isn’t enough for hydrating your skin [20:15] What organic means in the skincare industry [25:15] What a thorough skincare routine might look like [31:00]   Links & Resources Use Code BERBERINE for 10% off Berberine Support Use Code drgray20 for 20% Off at The Spa Dr. Store Body Essentials Daily Essentials Pearl and Rose Petal Exfoliant Find Out Your Skin Personality Type   Find Dr. Trevor Cates Online Follow Dr. Trevor Cates on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 53: Keto Green Approach To Hormones With Dr. Anna Cabeca  Episode 41: How To Reduce Toxins In The Home With Genevieve White  Episode 31: Gut/Brain Connection With Dr. Lauryn Lax