224. Why Your “Clean” Skincare May Not Be Clean

About this episode

This episode explores the truth about tallow skincare and the misconceptions surrounding clean skincare products.

It's time to get to the truth about the booming tallow skincare industry. Why did tallow products explode in popularity? How can you spot fake or low-quality tallow balms online? And are many mainstream skincare products doing more harm than good? Lily Wilmoth, founder of Hearth and Homestead, explains the science behind skin health, the importance of fat-soluble vitamins, and why ancestral skincare methods are making a comeback. We dive deep into ingredient transparency, FDA loopholes, synthetic fragrances, and the growing movement toward regenerative farming and natural wellness. And we break down some of of the most-loved products, including magnesium butter for sleep and restless legs, Aleppo soap inspired by ancient traditions, and a nourishing facial system designed to support the skin barrier naturally. If you’ve ever wondered if “clean skincare” is truly clean — this episode will completely change the way you think about skincare. This episode's sponsor: https://soulyrested.com/soap Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to identify trustworthy small skincare brands Why regenerative farming and ingredient sourcing matter in skincare Why tallow skincare suddenly became…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Visser

Guest: Lily Wilmoth

Topics covered

• tallow skincare
• ingredient transparency
• skin health
• regenerative farming
• clean skincare
• fat-soluble vitamins

Keywords

• tallow
• skincare
• ingredient sourcing
• fat-soluble vitamins
• regenerative farming
• synthetic fragrances
• clean skincare

Sponsors

Souly Rested

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hearth and Homestead, FDA

Products: magnesium butter, Aleppo soap, facial system

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