Have you ever heard of Ancestral skincare? Tired of all the conventional products and "greenwashing", but overwhelmed at the thought of trying to decipher it all?

Well, you're in for a treat with this episode featuring Emilie Toups, the founder of Toups & Co Organics.

Emilie shares with us her journey of discovering non-toxic skincare and creating her own clean products. It all started when she healed her daughter's severe eczema with tallow, an ancient remedy made from beef fat. This ignited her passion for ancestral skincare and non-toxic living. Emily started making tallow balms and selling them on Etsy, which eventually led to the birth of Toups & Co.

She emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding product ingredients, as many companies use buzzwords like 'natural' and 'toxin-free' without truly being clean. She encourages consumers to educate themselves and make informed choices for their health and well-being. In this conversation, Emilie Toups emphasizes the importance of taking care of our bodies from the inside out and using tallow-based products for skincare. She explains that conventional products may provide quick fixes, but they contain toxins that can age the skin over time. On the other hand, tallow feeds the skin cells with fat-soluble vitamins, resulting in healthier and more radiant skin.

Emilie also discusses the concept of aging gracefully and accepting ourselves as we are. She shares her experience of working with her husband and the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life.

Emilie mentions a book that has been a huge resource for her called "Gut and the Physiological Syndrome" by Natasha Campbell- McBride and you can find that HERE

Takeaways:

-Non-toxic skincare can be effective in healing skin conditions like eczema.

-Reading and understanding product ingredients is crucial in making informed choices.

-Many companies use misleading buzzwords, so it's important to do research and educate oneself.

-Supporting small businesses that prioritize clean and safe products is a way to ensure quality and integrity.

-Take care of your body from the inside out by managing stress levels and eating nutritious foods.

-Consider using tallow-based products for skincare as they provide long-term benefits and nourish the skin cells.

-Aging gracefully involves accepting ourselves as we are and embracing the natural signs of aging.

-Working with a spouse can be challenging but rewarding, and setting boundaries between work and personal life is crucial.

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