By Dr. ​Carolyn Bessette, M.D.

​Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the Earth. It is used to give sparkle to consumer products. Here at Dr. Bessette Naturals we only use natural ingredients in our skincare products, so why don’t we use mica?

By Carolyn Bessette, M.D.

​The reason we avoid using palm oil is simple. The World Wildlife Fund writes “The palm oil industry is linked to major issues such as deforestation, habitat degradation, climate change, animal cruelty, and indigenous rights abuses in the counties where it is produced.” In fact, 300 football fields of rainforest are cleared each hour to make way for palm oil plantations as palm oil and palm kernel oil are used widely in in soaps, food, candles, cosmetics, and fuel sources. This deforestation and voracious appetite for palm oil is pushing many native species to extinction including orangutans and we simply don’t want to contribute to that. We prefer to make our soaps another way and avoid using palm oil altogether.

The importance of drinking adequate amounts of quality water (6-8 glasses a day) to help the body flush out and eliminate toxins is well-known. Lesser known are the benefits of water therapy. 

​The simplicity and power of natural healing emphasize the importance of recognizing the ubiquitous, simple, and powerfully profound properties of water in transforming health and well-being. Perhaps our instinctive attraction to water may be that our bodies are composed of 95% water and we live on the water planet. Studying the chemical properties of water and water’s physiological actions on the body can help us to maintain a state of optimal health.​

I was born in Buffalo, New York. I started my first business at 12 years old, selling handmade barrettes.

​Carolyn Bessette, M.D.

​The lemongrass plant can be steam distilled into a wonderfully uplifting essential oil that can be used to make handmade soap. The aromatherapy benefits of lemongrass oil are unsurpassed and have been shown to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

As a professional soap maker and a medical doctor, my passion is to educate and inspire people to use natural skincare products for overall health and well-being.

​Lemongrass is a tropical, grassy plant that is used in cooking, herbal medicine, and personal care products. At Dr. Bessette Naturals we believe “what you put on your skin should be like what you eat”. It should be wholesome, natural, and chemical-free. Lemongrass products fit that category as they come directly from nature.

Carolyn Bessette, M.D.​