Reducing and avoiding toxins in our daily lives is one of the most impactful choices you can make for your skin! While toxic skincare products can lead to problems, inhaling and consuming toxins can also affect your skin’s health.

Today, we’re excited to welcome Joy McCarthy, a renowned holistic nutritionist, health and wellness expert, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. Joy's passion for radiant skin is truly inspiring, and her holistic approach—focusing on both internal and external well-being—offers valuable insights for all of us.

In this episode, we delve into the significance of a healthy skin microbiome and explore effective ways to promote bacterial diversity and balance.

WHERE THE CONVERSATION WENT:

2:37 Joy's story

6:30 We can get hyper-focused on gut health and forget the importance of skincare

8:46 Choosing the right skin products & what to avoid

13:26 SHOP HOLISTIC GODDESS use code: ROOTSANDFRUITS

14:41 What is the skin microbiome & some signs it may be imbalanced or lack diversity

17:22 The importance of skin pH

22:06 Beware of "paraben free" greenwashed products

23:56 What to do in chlorinated pools

26:35 It's not EVERYTHING but the inside is important - eating for skin health

32:18 Supplements for skin health (VIEW COLLECTION HERE)

34:52 THE ROOTS & FRUITS COLLECTIVE (VIEW VIRTUAL CLINIC)

38:51 Joy's approach to detoxing

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