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 & gut 
• About which foods & drinks can commonly lead to breakouts 
• About caffeine’s relation to skin problems 
• About how acne can affect anxiety & 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 & how to prevent it
• How exfoliating can help with breakouts & 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