EPISODE 23 | If you want your skin to look better than everrrrr, this ep is for you! Dr. Trevor Cates shares incredible info about how the things we eat can affect our skin, which ingredients we should absolutely avoid in skincare, whether or not retinol and daily sunscreen are necessary...and more! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:44 - Dr. Trevor Cates' journey to naturopathic medicine + natural skincare

8:55 - Her thoughts on topical creams and drugs like Accutane

12:10 - What are the first steps to take when addressing skin conditions from an internal approach?

15:45 - Should we all be avoiding dairy if we want clear, glowing skin? And what about gluten?

20:08 - The impact refined sugar, natural sugar, and artificial sweeteners have on our skin

24:30 - How important are the ingredients in our skincare, really? Which ingredients are the worst offenders?

31:06 - Dr. Cates explains the features that differentiate her skincare line from other "natural" products 

36:30 - Her fave DIY skincare products that you can make using things in your pantry and fridge!

40:19 - What about retinol? Should we be using it?

44:00 - What about daily facial sunscreen? Should we be wearing it?

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Clean Skin from Within by Dr. Trevor Cates

Take the skin quiz!

Dr. Cates' website

Find Dr. Cates on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Learn the ratings of different makeup, skincare, and household cleaning products on Environmental Working Group's website

Dr. Cates' and my favorite daily facial sunscreen

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