Natural Skin Care with Organic Ingredients
Dr. Trevor Cates is founder of The Spa Dr., author of two bestselling books Clean Skin From Within and Natural Beauty Reset. She received her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2000 and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California.
Dr. Cates was the doctor in several world-renown spas in Park City, Utah. For over 20 years, she has been helping women from around the world overcome challenges with their skin and hormones and feel at home in their bodies. She has been featured on various TV shows, including The Doctors and Extra TV. Dr. Cates is host of the Hormones, Health, and Harmony Docuseries, The Woman’s Doctor. Podcast, and the Public Television special, Younger Skin From Within.
Would you put gasoline, liquid plastic, formaldehyde, or tar on your face? Of course not! But, if you’re using the most popular skin care products (or even some so-called “natural” skin care products), there’s a chance you’re applying shocking ingredients like these to your face, not only affecting your skin but other parts of your body such as your thyroid.
What does sugar do to your skin? I steer clear of refined and added sugars. Not just because of general health concerns – but because of how they adversely affect my skin. Consuming a diet rich in such sugars is almost inevitably linked to a range of skin problems. Don’t believe me? Keep reading to discover these scary sugar facts
How many beauty and body care products do you use on your body every day? The Environmental Working Group notes that women use an average of 12 products a day. Most of these products contain toxic chemicals – and it’s scary to think they’re hiding in your hair, skin, and oral care products! Even products labeled “natural” hide toxic chemicals
We’re commonly exposed to toxins and hormone-disrupting chemicals through our personal-care products, food, water, home environments, hobby supplies, work environments, and more. We must be aware of potential toxin exposures so we can reduce our exposure to them and not only keep hormones balanced, but also maintain radiant and glowing skin. With the boom of the global population and advances
There is a key component of having healthy skin and overall health. It’s a connection that your dermatologist or esthetician probably hasn’t talked to you about – and that’s the skin and gut connection. Digestion is essential for breaking down and absorbing nutrients in our food. We need certain micro and macronutrients for healthy skin that we get through a
Most of us have been there: We’re staring at the ceiling, watching the clock, going through the to-do list in our head, and knowing we have to sleep. And then we just can’t! Unfortunately, lack of sleep is a guaranteed way to feel and look tired. I’ve lost count of the number of patients who have struggled with sleepless nights
