Larissa Thomson was born and raised in New York City with an innate connection to the energy of the city and the people in it. Over the years she learned to understand the importance of balancing that energy with the regenerative healing powers that nature has to offer. Her exposure to clean beauty and timeless style would eventually guide her to an impressive career in the fashion industry. Through her tenure as a Fashion Market Director for many of the world’s best fashion magazines, she has been a leading translator of trends and a conduit of style for millions of consumers.

Thomson’s devotion to a life of healthy living, learning, and discovery, along with her experienced eye for luxury, led her to become the co-founder of ONDA Beauty in December 2016. The aim was to create a beauty and spa destination dedicated to a curated collection of clean, conscious, and safe beauty products. In addition to providing access to safe and effective brands in a modern, warm, and welcoming space, ONDA is a trusted space to discover, learn, and experience a respite from our busy urban environment.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Larissa to talk about all things clean beauty; what the term means, how to find what’s right for our skin, and where to begin our safe skin care practice without throwing out everything in our medicine cabinets. The two discuss disparities and privileges inherent to this industry and the impact that taking “turtle steps” can have toward changing our skincare routines. Whether advising her daily customers or recommending some of her favorite products to us, Larissa’s expertise shines throughout this conversation. 

Head over to Onda’s website and check out her list of recommended products. Also, to learn more about the ‘Dirty Dozen’ read the following article, The Toxic Twelve Chemicals and Contaminants in Cosmetics. Go to EWG’s website to search the hazard ratings of the ingredients, brands, and products that you use. Follow on Instagram:@larissa111 and @ondabeauty

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PHOTO CREDIT: Jaimie Baird Photography