Once Upon A Food Story

Cut Through the Clean Beauty Confusion with Melanie Petschke


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The products you use every day – from makeup to skincare – don't just sit on your skin. They become part of your daily exposure, and understanding what's really in them can impact your health and overall wellbeing.

While clean beauty has been gaining attention, there are still important nuances beyond labels and marketing claims. This conversation goes deeper, giving you the clarity to make empowered choices every day.

Melanie Petschke, board-certified nurse practitioner and co-founder of Crunchi, is raising the bar for makeup and personal care products. With over 15 years of research into the health impacts of environmental toxins, she shares how beauty products can be safe, high-performing, and sustainable.

Melanie also breaks down how to cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take practical steps to reduce your toxic burden – without fear or overwhelm. In this episode, you'll learn:

  • What "clean beauty 2.0" really means in 2026 and why it matters
  • How to spot greenwashing and see past marketing claims
  • Why some commonly misunderstood ingredients, like preservatives, are more nuanced than they seem
  • The everyday exposures that make the biggest difference (hint: fragrance isn't so safe)
  • A simple approach to reduce your body's cumulative toxic burden

This conversation is about raising standards, cutting through confusion, and giving you the clarity and confidence to care for yourself in ways that really matter.

Learn More about Melanie Petschke:

Website: www.crunchi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crunchicollection/

Melanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniepetschke/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crunchicollection

Learn More about Elise Museles:

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