Episode Summary

In this insightful and faith-filled episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with Dr. Kristen Thomas, a board-certified dermatologist who is passionate about helping women care for their skin with wisdom, confidence, and gratitude. Together, they talk about what it means to see skin care as part of whole-body wellness and as a way to honor God. From sunscreen and hydration to hormones, nutrition, and stress, Dr. Thomas offers practical, approachable tips that remind listeners that caring for your skin is about stewardship, not vanity.

Dr. Thomas shares how her faith shapes her practice and her perspective on true beauty, encouraging women to see themselves as fearfully and wonderfully made. She discusses how hormones, sleep, and diet affect skin health, the importance of strength training and metabolic wellness, and the spiritual shift that happens when we care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.

This conversation will encourage you to simplify your skincare routine, guard your heart and mind from comparison, and live with confidence rooted in who you are in Christ — inside and out.

About Dr. Kristen Thomas

Dr. Kristen Thomas is a board-certified dermatologist at Georgia Skin, Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology. She studied biology at Georgia Tech, attended Medical College of Georgia, and completed her dermatology residency at Duke University. A wife and mom of three, Kristen loves helping women care for their skin with confidence and faith — understanding that beauty begins with stewardship of the body God designed. She is passionate about whole-body wellness and the connection between faith, lifestyle, and skin health. Kristen and her husband, Dan, have a daughter in high school and two sons in middle school. She loves spending time outdoors, playing golf, gardening, discovering new restaurants, and cheering on her kids in cross country, football, and tennis.

What to Expect in This Episode

- The connection between faith and skincare: honoring God through how we care for our bodies

- Why your skin is part of whole-body wellness

- The top 3 habits every woman should practice daily for healthy skin

- Hormones, stress, and nutrition — and how they show up on your skin

- How exercise and strength training impact skin health

- The truth about sunscreen, clean products, and practical skin routines

- Why it’s never too late to start protecting your skin

- Faith-based encouragement for confidence and beauty rooted in God’s truth

- How to model healthy skin and body habits for your kids

- The power of simple daily rhythms to nurture both your faith and your skin

Scripture Anchors

- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

- Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

- Proverbs 31:30 – “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

- Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship.”

- 3 John 1:2 – “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you.”

Key Takeaways

-Caring for your skin is an act of stewardship, not vanity.

-Whole-body health, from nutrition to sleep, shows up on your skin.

-True beauty begins with believing you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

-Consistent sun protection is one of the best gifts you can give your future self.

-Faithful self-care reflects gratitude to the God who created you

Product Mentions:

Face washes:

-Gentle Cleanser: Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

-Glycolic/salicylic acid cleanser (Dr. Thomas’ Favorite!):

https://revisionskincare.com/products/brightening-facial-wash

-Glycolic: https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/facial-cleansers/glycolic-renewal-cleanser/S35.html

Moisturizers:

-Simple, clean OTC moisturizer: Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

-Higher end, anti-aging moisturizer (a splurge, but people love it! Smells like lavender - very spa-like!): https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/anti-aging-creams/triple-lipid-restore-2-4-2/S09.html

Sunscreens:

-Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Specturm SPF 30: https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/anti-aging-creams/triple-lipid-restore-2-4-2/S09.html

-Supergoop Mineralmatte Screen SPF 40: https://supergoop.com/products/smooth-and-poreless-mattescreen

-Curated Protect SPF 40 (at Georgia Skin Cancer) :

https://store.georgiaderm.com/protect-spf-40/

Vitamin C:

- Revision Vitamin C Lotion 30%: https://revisionskincare.com/products/vitamin-c-lotion

- Skinceuticals CE Ferulic: Vitamin C & E Serum | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | SkinCeuticals

Health Book:

-Highly recommend for overall health: Good Energy by Casey Means:

https://a.co/d/dangw0p

Devotional Book: 

-Dr. Thomas’ Favorite Christmas/advent devotional book: Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always by Ruth Chou Simons - https://www.christianbook.com/emmanuel-invitation-prepare-room-christmas-always/ruth-simons/9780736984966/pd/984965

Favorite Song: 

- The Truth: Megan Woods 

Connect with Dr. Kristen Thomas

-Website: georgiaderm.com

-Practice: Georgia Skin, Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology (Athens, Watkinsville & Lake Oconee locations)

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