THE STORY OF A DOCTOR-ENTREPRENEUR

1967

Born in Buffalo, New York near Niagara Falls, my dad was in medical school when I was born, he snapped this photo
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1980

Started my first business selling Bessette Barrettes to my classmates. Always carried them in my backpack - they were $1 a pair
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1988

Accepted to Nasa Space Life Training Program. Wanted to be an astronaut. Went in Zero Gravity
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1991

Started my second business, Bessette Bear Creations. Made teddy bears out of recycled fur coats from the thrift store. Did this in the evenings after medical school
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1993

Graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, returned to NASA for an Aerospace Medicine Fellowship, turned down for space flight because my left eye failed vision requirements
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1994

Started my first job as medical director at Solvay Pharmaceuticals
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1995

Started my third business, Coffee Candles. Got first wholesale order to Disneyland, all sent back melted because we shipped them in August.....:(
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1996-2007

Worked for various pharmaceutical & medical device companies

2007

Left my career because my heart just wasn't in it​
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2008

Wrote my book, The Bath Solution, became obsessed with water healing
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2009

Started my fourth company, BathRx, with one product. Never sold any, wasn't understood
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2009

Suddenly widowed and my heart was broken again
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2010

Started my fifth business, Blue Bubble Quilts. Sold a few on Etsy
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2011

Met my beautiful Brazilian partner, Ricardo, who taught me how to eat and encouraged everything I did, even jumping out of an airplane
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2011

Made my first batch of soap & it was pure magic to me, science and art!
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2015

Started Dr. Bessette Naturals with an unwavering commitment to helping people understand the benefits of natural skincare and natural living

ABOUT US:

Dr. Bessette Naturals was founded on the belief that what you put on your skin is as important as what you eat.

​Founder, Carolyn L. Bessette, M.D. and partner, Ricardo Forta live in Ware, MA near the Quabbin Reservoir with their little dog, Lola. 

We make exceptional handmade soaps absolutely free from artificial anything. We only use essential oils for fragrance, and color our products with natural clays or food purees.



OUR MISSION:

At Dr. Bessette Naturals, we believe that natural skincare products are an important part of overall health and well-being. Our mission is to provide high-quality products that create a wholesome, natural experience for our customers at their leisure.

We consider it important to educate and inspire people to use chemical-free and absolutely natural personal care products for good health.