In today’s episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Elysse Crabtree, the founder of Wabisabi Botanicals. Clean skincare is becoming more popular and increasingly sought out these days. However, clean skincare is an umbrella term and not all clean skincare products are created the same. Wabisabi Botanicals was created out of a need for truly green and holistic skincare.

Join us in today’s episode as we chat with Elysse about her own skin struggles, why she created Wabisabi Botanicals, how Wabisabi is different from other clean skincare companies, and what the future of clean skincare looks like.

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This week we’re continuing our deep dive into rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition of the face that primarily affects men and women between 30 to 50 years old. Lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the development of rosacea and recurring flare-ups. While the exact cause is unknown, there are many known triggers of rosacea including certain foods and beverages such as capsaicin-related and cinnamaldehyde-containing foods, heated beverages, alcohol, and possibly foods high in histamine. Current research also supports a link between the gut microbiome, skin microbiome, and rosacea development. Studies show that avoiding known triggers while focusing on reducing inflammation and supporting skin health with nutrients like probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids can help improve the severity of rosacea. A gentle skincare regimen with non-irritating products is also important to help maintain the integrity of the skin barrier.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about a naturopathic approach to addressing rosacea, the latest literature on rosacea and diet, nutraceuticals and botanicals that may help with rosacea, and what type of skincare products to consider for rosacea.

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In today’s episode, we’re jumping into another two-part series for a skin condition known as rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory facial skin condition that commonly affects the central face with episodic or constant redness, papules, pustules on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead. It can affect people of all ages, but most often affects men and women between 30 and 50 years of age. Rosacea is a skin condition that is often confused for acne, especially papulopustular rosacea, which is one of the four rosacea subtypes. But rosacea is quite different from acne and can be diagnosed clinically. There are several therapies that can be used to improve rosacea symptoms and ultimately quality of life.

Join us in today’s episode to learn more about rosacea and its common triggers, the different subtypes, how rosacea is diagnosed, and what treatments are commonly prescribed or recommended.

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This week we had the pleasure of having Josh Rosebrook as a guest speaker on our show. Josh is the founder of Josh Rosebrook, a clean skincare and haircare company based in Southern California. Josh believes that the foundation of healthy skin, scalp, and hair starts with a vital, healthy body. We’ve learned from Josh that not only can skincare and haircare products be created with cleaner ingredients, but they can also be just as efficacious as conventional skincare products.

Join us in today’s episode as we learn more about Josh’s journey to creating an eponymous clean beauty brand.

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This week we’re continuing our summer skincare series by talking about the various methods for sun and ultraviolet (UV) protection. Chronic unprotected sun exposure can result in sunburns, photoaging, uneven skin tone, and an increased risk for skin cancer. The importance of sun protection is clear and should be incorporated into any skincare routine. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is crucial during the summer months. Certain nutrients, like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can be used in conjunction with sunscreen to help protect against sun damage and photoaging, and support overall skin health.

Join us today as we expand upon our summer skincare conversation and talk about a holistic approach to protecting your skin from sun damage.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of sun protection in the summer. Skin cancer is the most common skin cancer in the United States and worldwide. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. The two main causes of skin cancer are UV rays from the sun and UV tanning beds. This is why sun protection is so important! Luckily, there are things we can do topically and internally to protect our skin and support skin health.

Join us today as we talk about the different types of skin cancer, why sun protection is crucial for healthy skin, and the different types of sunscreens available to help protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

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In today’s episode, we interview world-renowned medical aesthetic provider Vanessa Lee, RN. She’s the founder of a beauty concept bar in Los Angeles called The Things We Do and is sought after for her dedication to Natural Intention Beauty Guidance. As a well-respected leader in injectables and facial balancing, she also trains other medical providers and empowers them with her experience and artistic injecting techniques. Today, Vanessa shares her journey into medicine and why she became an aesthetic injector. She also talks about her philosophy around injecting and skincare, and touches upon her favorite aesthetic treatments and the most popular treatments at the Things We Do.

Join us today as we learn more about Vanessa and her approach to injectables for facial balancing, the amazing treatments offered at The Things We Do, and what the future of aesthetic medicine looks like.

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This week we’re continuing our deep dive into atopic dermatitis (aka eczema). Eczema is a chronic skin condition where people experience dry, itchy skin that is prone to infection. It’s the most common form of dermatitis. Today we talk about the naturopathic causes of eczema. We know there’s a gut-skin connection that plays a role in the development of eczema. We also know that chronic stress and nutrient deficiencies are associated with eczema. Treatment is similar to the conventional approach where the focus is on supporting skin barrier function and moisturizing with emollients. However, naturopathic doctors also work on addressing the underlying causes and using other modalities including botanicals and nutraceuticals. Depending on the severity of eczema and complications, pharmaceuticals may also be recommended.

Join us today as we talk about the naturopathic causes of eczema and naturopathic treatment options for this common skin condition!

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In today’s episode we’ll be diving atopic dermatitis (aka eczema).  Eczema is most commonly seen in children, but can also affect roughly 10% of adults. We’ll talk about what eczema is, common causes and triggers of eczema, and how it’s clinically diagnosed. We’ll also touch upon the main goals for managing eczema conventionally, which includes addressing skin hydration, preventing infections and other complications, and treating flare-ups with anti-inflammatory medications.

Join us today as we start our deep dive into eczema and how it’s commonly treated!

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Today we’re talking about the skin barrier and the significant role it plays in the health of our skin. The skin barrier consists of several layers and each one functions to protect our skin from outside invaders and stressors, and to help keep our skin hydrated. When the skin barrier becomes damaged it can lead to various skin conditions such as xerosis (dry skin), eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and seborrheic dermatitis. There are both internal and external causes of a damaged skin barrier. We go over skincare products and key ingredients that can help strengthen the skin barrier, as well as internal support for optimal skin barrier function.

Join us in today’s episode and learn about what the skin barrier is, how to know if your skin barrier is damaged, and how you can support it holistically from the inside-out and outside-in!

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