Is chemical-free skincare a myth?
Welcome to my very first episode of Skin First. I’m starting with a topic that has been at the center of beauty marketing for years: “chemical-free” skincare.
What does “chemical-free” actually mean when it comes to skincare? I’m breaking down the language behind clean beauty and some of the claims we see on skincare labels every day.
We’ve all seen products called clean, natural, non-toxic, or chemical-free. But what do these terms really mean? Today, I’m looking at the ideas behind these labels, the fear around certain skincare ingredients, and why the way we talk about ingredients can make skincare more confusing than it needs to be.
IN THIS EPISODE, I’M TALKING ABOUT:
What chemical-free skincare means
Natural vs. synthetic skincare ingredients
What clean beauty actually means
Why parabens in skincare became controversial
How to read a skincare ingredients list
Why preservatives in skincare products matter
ABOUT ME:
I’m Heather Spadaro, a beauty industry expert with over 20 years of experience. I take a skin-first approach to skincare and makeup, helping you understand what your skin actually needs without complicated routines, trends, or beauty marketing noise.
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