Modern cosmetics are designed for you to use more of them. To do that, they need to be ineffective. Primary ingredients are typically water and glycerin (a byproduct of biodiesel production).

To counter this, founder Mihael created Ancestral Cosmetics https://ancestralcosmetics.com/ Their main ingredient is beef tallow, the purest animal fat in existence, which has been used in human cosmetics for more than 5,000 years. Ancestral Cosmetics uses a blend of ancient wisdom and locally sourced ingredients to handmake the most nourishing skincare products available.

Listen to this episode to learn about the current state of big cosmetic industry capture, the history of ancestral sources of skincare, and the different types of Ancestral Cosmetics product lines combining the best of animal and plant ingredients. And check out their instagram and X (fka twitter) each at @ancestralskincare.

Timestamps

0:0 Overview and summary of Ancestral Cosmetics
4:01 Origin story, brand inspiration, tallow as a super ingredient
6:14 Sourcing locally from Ireland
7:44 Exploring labels, perverse incentives for commoditized corn and soy, and ineffective plant-only products
11:17 Growing awareness of processed oils being neither good in food nor skincare products, and the return to animal-based
11:52 History and devolution of skincare over the last 200 years
14:20 Potential future products which combine best of plant and animal sources
15:06 Understanding how modern industry got to where it is today
16:25 Arriving at honey and extra virgin olive oil in their product blend
17:48 Honey as a superfood, history in skincare
18:57 History and beneficial properties of olive oil
19:33 "Edible skincare", ancestral ways of doing things
20:17 3 tests: ancestral, natural, scientific
21:41 Various Ancestral Cosmetics products and brand launch
27:52 Wrapping up, social media (specifically X, fka Twitter) as an intentional tool for learning about esoteric health information and building a brand

Check out this episode to hear from Chase the founder, along with his wife, of The Woolshire - manufacturer of handmade, organic wool and cotton pillows. The Woolshire provides a healthy alternative to traditional toxic pillows, which are full of synthetic chemicals known to be harmful to humans. They handmake each pillow from their Idaho farmstead by domestically sourcing the highest quality ingredients. The care and love in their pillows is self-evident. And did I mention lead to an incredible night's sleep!

PS - The Woolshire has an excellent social media presence. We reviewed two of their Instagram reels (linked below) during the conversation, which unfortunately are hard to hear in the recording. Be sure to check out the reels on their Instagram @thewoolshire and check out their website https://thewoolshire.com/

Timestamps

0:0 Introduction

0:25 Overview of The Woolshire

3:02 Chase's journey into understanding organic and issues with chemicals in common textiles

5:48 Making his son a wool mattress

6:27 Multiple uses of wool

8:36 Woolshire production process

9:19-10:12 flame retardant video (audio very low)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsjWYjLpjYq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

10:12 explaining flame retardant

12:05 More benefits of wool

13:55 Shearing process

15:12- 16:19 shearing video (audio very low)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtXxH7npaEm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

18:25 Cotton, supply chain, production and current state

26:13 Loving what you do and approaching creation from a place of gratitude

28:02 Opportunities for new brands to replace everyday toxic products

30:26 Wrapping up, available products

If you are looking to start a family soon, this episode is for you!

Hector is an old friend who recently began a family with his wife by welcoming a young daughter into the world. Hector shares valuable lessons learned about birthing options, their experience with a birthing center, and intentional nutrition choices they make for their daughter enabling her to thrive.

Timestamps:

0:0 Introduction

2:30 Impacts of information diet on kids

5:39 Hector's personal nutrition journey

11:43 Cov1d public narrative and data discrepancies, intersection with pregnancy

14:54 Learning about birthing options

16:58 Engaging with a birthing center

22:11 Child birthing experience with the birthing center

33:46 Baby's nutrition and diet

53:33 Anecdotal and noticeable benefits to their child's development after 18 months

1:02:14 Wrapping up

In this episode, Austin provides brief overview of his past, key moments in his personal health journey, and his vision for the show. The majority of conversations in future episodes will be focused on guests. This episode can be a reference point for you to learn more about me as you so wish. Timestamps - Introduction 0:0 ; Professional Background: 0:37 ; Pivotal Moments in Personal Health & Wellness Journey 1:07 ; Mission & Vision for the Show 12:18

In this episode, Austin (the host) provides a brief overview to the Health Heretics Podcast and what you can expect regarding future content. Enjoy!

You may also reference the Health Heretics homepage here healthheretics.carrd.co