Episode 97: Eat Your Way to The Best Skin of Your Life with The Acne Nutritionist, Maria Marlowe
Maria Marlowe is a celebrity nutritionist specializing in acne who is regularly featured in media outlets such as Vogue and Good Morning America. After dealing with painful acne for many years (and trying countless prescriptions), she healed her skin through food and became a nutritionist to help others heal their bodies, transform their skin, and change their lives. In this episode, we talk about the gut-skin connection, how acne is how your body communicates with you, and how to heal skin issues (from acne to rosacea to fine lines to dull complexion) once and for all. Maria also gives "prescriptions" (AKA food or lifestyle changes) to get rid of a breakout fast, minimize blackheads, stop hormonal acne, and look more sun-kissed and glowy (without the sun).
Ask The Everygirl: 09:48
Interview Begins: 27:40
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SHOW NOTES:
On this week’s intro, Emma and Josie discuss The Everygirl’s viral TikTok last week, Josie sharing her own supplement routine on TikTok, and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album. For the Ask The Everygirl, they address a listener’s question about balancing her energy between her corporate job and her side hustle. Josie explains why working on herself has been key to balancing two different jobs, and Emma discusses why she thinks most people will be balancing side hustles in the future. The conversation with acne nutritionist Maria Marlowe begins with Maria’s own journey to becoming interested in wellness. She shares how she struggled with acne throughout her teenage years and early 20’s, and the lightbulb moment that caused her to realize that her nutrition was impacting her skin. Josie asks her why she thinks so many doctors are quick to prescribe medication for acne instead of seeking out holistic treatments or looking for the root cause, and Maria explains that nutrition isn’t a primary focus in medical school or among traditional dermatologists. Then, the conversation pivots to Maria’s recommendations for people who are trying to find the triggers for their own acne issues. Maria reveals how you can be on the lookout for triggers in your symptoms and in your day-to-day actions through a food and symptom tracker. Josie then asks Maria to dive deeper into the reasons why the gut, brain, and skin are all connected. Maria walks the audience through the ways in which what we eat and consume on a day-to-day basis can impact our external appearance and overall well-being. She explains why your “skin type” may not actually be your skin type at all, and instead might have more to do with what you’re eating. Then, Maria dives into some of her recommendations for supplements. She discusses how important it is to ensure that you’re getting the nutrients you need on a day-to-day basis through your diet and supplementation routine, plus what supplements you may not actually need. Josie asks Maria to discuss the difference between internal versus topical treatments for skincare, specifically regarding Vitamin C. Maria provides some really tangible tips for boosting your internal Vitamin C and collagen production in order to have a healthy glow. Then, Maria gives a three-step guide to improving your lifestyle in order to have better skin, from eating more fermented foods to curbing inflammation. She also discusses her advice for hormonal breakouts, and how to solve a breakout as quickly as possible. The episode closes with rapid-fire questions for Maria.
Must-Listen Moments:
[08:03] Ask The Everygirl: Balancing Corporate Life and Side Hustles
[24:47] Nutrition and Skin Health with Maria Marlowe
[38:28] Identifying Food Triggers for Skin Health
[40:35] The Gut-Skin Connection Explained
[43:09] Dietary Changes for Skin Health
[46:32] Supplements vs. Diet: What Works Better for Skin?
[52:49] Topical vs. Internal Approaches to Skin Care
[01:10:28] Rapid Fire Questions: Skin Care Secrets Revealed
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