In this episode you’ll hear tips from Celeste Thomas (aka @thetruespoon), a registered nurse, skincare junkie,  and green beauty fanatic who has a unique perspective as both a registered nurse specializing in skincare and tremendous success with healing her own skin and acne. This combination gives Celeste a unique opportunity to share trustworthy tips on holistic skincare and help empower others to love their skin through healthy lifestyle swaps. 

 

 

Episode 1

by Chris Rocchio & Amanda Rocchio w/ Celeste Thomas

Show Notes

In this episode you’ll hear tips from Celeste Thomas (aka @thetruespoon), a registered nurse, skincare junkie,  and green beauty fanatic who has a unique perspective as both a registered nurse specializing in skincare and tremendous success with healing her own skin and acne. She also has a wellness lifestyle blog chronicling recipes that support healthy skin, green beauty, skincare practices, recommended products, and fitness routines that support this healthy lifestyle. This combination gives Celeste a unique opportunity to share trustworthy tips on holistic skincare and help empower others to love their skin through healthy lifestyle swaps. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • How Celeste’s past struggles with acne led her to specialize in skincare
  • About natural ways to heal acne 
  • The problem with using medications for acne treatment 
  • The importance of a healthy gut and how it relates to skin health
  • Ways to start healing your gut naturally
  • Why “quick fixes” don’t work 
  • What fermented foods can do for your skin & gut 
  • About which foods & drinks can commonly lead to breakouts 
  • About caffeine’s relation to skin problems 
  • About how acne can affect anxiety & mental health 
  • Why it’s important to have self-compassion throughout your skin journey 
  • How ice rolling can prevent breakouts and improve skin 
  • How bacteria from the gym can cause breakouts & how to prevent it
  • How exfoliating can help with breakouts & bacne
  • The difference between physical exfoliating and chemical exfoliating 
  • About some non comedogenic products that can help
  • About how taking internal collagen can be more helpful than topical collagen
  • Which toxic ingredients to look out for and resources that can help you spot them  

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