Our very own FDA doesn't require cosmetic products and ingredients to have FDA approval before they go into the market. So, if you thought that the products you purchase – and often pay premium dollars for – are vetted by the government for safety before they hit your favorite drug store, department store, or online shop – think again. Most skin care products DO contain ingredients that are known carcinogens. And, it's not just chemicals in cosmetics; it's allergens, too.

Hold on to your toxic tubes because, in this episode, we're showing you how to Ensure the Safety of the Beauty Brands you buy. Our guest today, Dr. Liia Ramachandra, has over 30 years of pharmaceutical medicine development experience and is the founder and CEO of EpiLynx by Dr. Liia. EpiLynx was born from her struggle with a gluten allergy, psoriasis, and arthritis and realized that she wasn't alone. Not being able to find skincare products that could guarantee to be allergen and gluten-free, she decided to create her own line of vegan, gluten-free, allergen-free, and clean skincare products to help patients and people struggling with autoimmune diseases and allergies.

Key Takeaways:

1. Ingredients you MUST avoid when shopping for cosmetics
2. Some of the negative effects the harmful chemicals in cosmetics can have on our health
3. Why products labeled "clean" may not actually be clean
4. What beauty brands should be doing to reduce the harmful effects of their products
5. Tools and apps to help determine whether a product is clean and safe
6. Safe skincare swaps to replace the harmful ones