Skincare is such an exhausting journey for women all over the world, and we are often left sifting through tons of products and wasted money only to find that nothing is really working for our skin. So what gives?In this episode, I’m speaking with Sara Sumic, molecular biologist, skincare specialist, and former acne sufferer, about why so many women are struggling to find the skincare routine that fits them and that the solution isn’t more skincare – it’s less.While we have tried to preserve and enhance our skin with the thousands of products on the market, we aren’t realizing just how many ingredients we are putting on our skin on a daily basis with these rigid routines. To be able to reap the full benefits of any skincare product, you have to heal your skin barrier and that process is more than skin deep.  Your skin is the last to heal, and without a nourished body, you won’t find that radiant, glowing skin you’re looking for. Sara and I hit on so many major skincare topics in this episode, like sunscreen, blue light, and the use of tallow and other oils, and how each of these has a different impact on your skin. You won’t want to miss this episode. In this episode:[00:00:45] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast.[00:06:56] Sara shares her personal skincare journey.[00:13:58] What is the skin barrier? [00:15:11] Functions that the skin barrier should be performing naturally without interference.[00:17:55] How hormonal medications, restrictive eating, and fad diets can impact your skin. [00:20:12] Common mistakes that you are making that are perpetuating your acne.[00:23:10] The lipids that are present in the skin barrier and how tallow or other oils can impact these lipids. [00:28:30] Does your skincare routine need to be rigid and structured? [00:30:41] The process of transitioning to a skin-balancing routine.[00:34:01] The link between acne and linoleic acid deficiency.[00:40:20] Impacts of seasonal changes and environmental pollutants on the skin. [00:44:05] Impacts of the sun and blue light on our skin. [00:49:53] Dietary impacts on our skin.[00:57:42] Specific symptoms to look for to identify if you have a damaged skin barrier. [01:00:14] Connect with Sara and get her resources! Links and Resources:Free online course (best place to get started):https://healthyskinglows.com/free-skincare-courseThe Skin Barrier Fix ebook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYNZNN9Discount Codes from Our Sponsors:LoveBirdsLink: https://lovebirdfoods.com/?ref=jessicaashwellnessJESSICAASH for 10% offConnect with Sara:Healthy Skin Glows -https://www.healthyskinglows.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyskinglows/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJN-fdXuRsybXDP4nAo8wQConnect with Jessica:Have Sunday tea with me! Sign-up for my Sunday newsletter where I share what’s on my brain from the nutritional to spiritual: https://www.jessicaashwellness.com/email-subscribe. Join the Fully Nourished community! Follow me @jessicaashwellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashwellness/