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In this episode you’ll hear tips from Celeste Thomas (aka @thetruespoon), a registered nurse, skincare junkie,  and green beauty fanatic who has a unique perspective as both a registered nurse specializing in skincare and tremendous success with healing her own skin and acne. She also has a wellness lifestyle blog chronicling recipes that support healthy skin, green beauty, skincare practices, recommended products, and fitness routines that support this healthy lifestyle. This combination gives Celeste a unique opportunity to share trustworthy tips on holistic skincare and help empower others to love their skin through healthy lifestyle swaps.  In this episode you’ll learn:  How Celeste’s past struggles with acne led her to specialize in skincare About natural ways to heal acne  The problem with using medications for acne treatment  The importance of a healthy gut and how it relates to skin health Ways to start healing your gut naturally Why “quick fixes” don’t work  What fermented foods can do for your skin a gut  About which foods a drinks can commonly lead to breakouts  About caffeine’s relation to skin problems  About how acne can affect anxiety a mental health  Why it’s important to have self-compassion throughout your skin journey  How ice rolling can prevent breakouts and improve skin  How bacteria from the gym can cause breakouts a how to prevent it How exfoliating can help with breakouts a bacne The difference between physical exfoliating and chemical exfoliating  About some non comedogenic products that can help About how taking internal collagen can be more helpful than topical collagen Which toxic ingredients to look out for and resources that can help you spot them    References:  Connect with Celeste: Website | Instagram  Celeste’s Fermentation Book | Celeste’s Acne Skincare Guide