027: Pros&Cons of Fragrances and Plant Oils In Skin Care Products w/ Kristi Blustein - a podcast by Jennifer Fugo, CNS, MS, Skin Rash Expert
from 2019-04-07T08:00
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Many natural skincare products claim to be preservative- and fragrance-free, but certain preservatives are sometimes put into products without the consumer knowing.
My guest, Kristi Blustein, is an Ayurvedic Specialist, an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, an Aromatherapist, an Herbalist, a Pancha Karma Specialist, and Founder and Creator of KHUS+KHUS (modern herbal fusion). KHUS+KHUS is one of my absolute favorite skincare lines.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the potential pros and cons of having fragrance and adulterated plant oils in natural skincare products.
Are you sensitive to fragrance in your skincare products? Tell us in the comments!
In this episode
- Greenwashing in the industry.
- Essential oils being adulterated.
- Can consumers tell whether their "natural, green" products have unnatural preservatives in them?
- Why did KHUS+KHUS choose to add CBD oil to some of their products?
- Would KHUS+KHUS products possibly be beneficial for those with skin rashes?
Quotes
“Essential oils are known in the aromatherapy world to be adulterated. It's cheaper.” [3:00]
"CBD is an anti-inflammatory, a nervine sedative, a relaxant." [9:30]
"We're still learning. But what I understand about the plant is that it fits into cellular activity like a puzzle piece." [9:50]
Links
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