What is the toxic exposure in makeup? In the second of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with a pioneer in clean beauty and co-founder of Vapour Beauty, Krysia Boinis. A breast cancer survivor, Krysia discusses why she started a non-toxic deodorant company and her own line of all natural cosmetic products. In this eye-opening discussion, you’ll hear what’s actually in conventional makeup and why you might want to change what you buy.

In this episode you’ll here:
1:50 - Krysia’s wellness journey
6:05 – The importance of non-aluminum deodorant
9:30 – Size of the cosmetic industry and the growth of clean cosmetics
11:00 – Conventional cosmetic toxic ingredients that we’re putting on our skin
14:10 – Why vegan makeup might not be always healthy
15:30 – Animal products in makeup and cruelty free testing
17:05 – Understanding cosmetic ingredients
22:30 – Lack of government regulation in the US makeup industry
24:30 – What sets Vapour products apart?
29:40 – Krysia’s top 5 makeup products and how to figure out your undertone

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
Guest Co-ordinator Rivka Keinan