Well-fed Women: Health | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

Today we’re clearing up the clean beauty controversies, tackling myths, and diving deep into everything you need to know about ingredients, safety, and product formulations with my expert guest, Melanie Petschke. We also talk a bit about the tricks of the industry, and exactly what to look out for when evaluating products. To quote the early 00s MTV show Diary: “You think you know, but you have no idea.” Timestamps:[4:54] Welcome Melanie Petschke[5:55] What are the main things we need to look out for on a label when it comes to beauty and skincare products?[14:13] Can ingredients be hidden on a label?[17:45] Why does the FDA not regulate ingredients?[22:18] Is there any regulation around terms like natural, clean, bioactive, or organic when it comes to cosmetic products?[28:15] Can you explain why some chemical ingredients can still be considered "safe"?[33:28] Are clean cosmetics more likely to experience microbial growth, like mold?[37:00] What do you think about phenoxyethanol and is it safe to u