For many folks who hear the name "Peter Kraus," the first thing that springs to mind is most liklely his time on The Bachelorette. And sure, that's fair. But there are a few other notable things about Kraus: he's also a dietician, trainer, and business owner. And as I recently found out, is pretty damn knowledgeable about skin care.

Since much of the focus at Allure is on all things beauty and wellness, that’s what I wanted to talk to him about when he came to our office — and he was more than happy to oblige. Read on for our conversation.

From Model to Business Owner

Before becoming the savvy business owner he is today, Kraus was a model. And, he says, the reality of working in the modeling industry is that you're often somewhat of a guinea pig for multiple products, and there's also the stress of frequent traveling. All of those factors combined, can wreak havoc on the skin.

"I've always had skin issues," he tells Allure. "Not having perfect skin is actually something that has held me back from a lot of the bigger jobs." During his modeling days, Kraus lived in Los Angeles and worked with a well-known aesthetician, but found that the products recommended for him were typically too harsh for his liking and nearly always caused irritation.

Your skin is the biggest organ in your body, so you want to take good care of it.

He's no longer entrenched in the modeling world; now, he's shifted gears and is a dietician with his own fitness brand. However, skin is still very important to him (as it is to many), and he's learned that sometimes it's OK to eschew the recommendations of even the most famous dermatologists if they don't work for him. After all, what works for one person might not work for others.

On Choosing Products

When it comes to picking out serums, creams, and cleansers, Kraus tells me, "For me, it's about more trial and error. Try something that someone you know recommends — someone who has similar skin — and then just go from there." While that sounds simple enough, he has a few additional standards when it comes to choosing products.

As a dietician, Kraus is drawn to ingredients he recognizes (you know, things you can pronounce). "I want to use the same types of things on my skin that I would put inside my body," he says. "Why would I put something into my body that I don't understand? The same principle goes for my skin."