The Spa Doctor’s Guide to Clean Skin & Natural Beauty with Dr. Trevor Cates #WellnessWednesdays

Today's guest is known as The Spa Doctor and she was the first licensed female naturopathic doctor in California. She’s also the author of two literary standbys in the natural health space, especially as it relates to skin care: Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from Within.  It’s an honor to have the esteemed Dr. Trevor Cates on the show today. After years of struggling with skin problems and imbalanced hormones in her teen years, Dr. Cates decided to pursue a career in natural medicine to educate the masses on the intersection between hormones and healthy skin. This led her to Utah, where she’s applied her refined skills and expertise in renowned hotels like the Waldorf Astoria and the St. Regis. Specializing in hormone balance and a holistic approach to skincare, she’s built a practice teaching clients and patients how to support healthy skin through research-backed diet, lifestyle, and product choices – an ethos which forms the basis of our hyper-informative conversation today. We also cover… 00:02:10 — Dr. Trevor’s Path to Natural MedicineDealing with the physical and psychological impact of skin issues as a childChanging her college path to focus on natural medicine Becoming the Spa Doctor in UtahSide effects of antihistamine medications Her first experience with a (female) naturopathic doctorImportance of getting to the root cause 00:14:46 — How Seasons & Sun Impact Skin HealthHow our skin care needs change with the seasonsThe role the sun plays in our mood, hormones, skin, and sleepSunscreen vs. healthy sun exposureCovering hands, face, and neck – even when drivingHarmful chemical sunscreen ingredients & her zinc-based recommendations 00:27:49 —  Redefining ‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Skincare Plant oils vs. petroleum-based mineral oils Supporting the skin’s natural acidity, barrier oils, and microorganismsWhat to look for (and avoid) in your skincare products Expiration dates for skin care products & identifying rancid oilsStandard two-year shelf life on Spa Doctor skin care productsEssential oils, oxidation, and photosensitization Credo Beauty and The Detox MarketImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product  00:40:30 — Supporting a Healthy Skin MicrobiomeImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product The two biggest skin care mistakes Most cleansers are stripping your skinSwitching from high-Ph cleansers to oil-basedSimplifying your skincare routineExfoliation 101: Finding balance with natural cell turnover 00:49:57 — Clearing Up Acne From the Inside OutHormonal changes and gut microbiome as key influences Acne is an inflammatory skin conditionWhat to avoid & what to add to your diet to treat acne from withinAdult acne – what’s happening?How our lifestyle impacts our hormones Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from...