Intentional Sustainable Beauty: How Le Prunier Upcycles Plums into Skincare Gold

Where Innovation Meets Sustainability: Inside SF Fashion with Melissa Dulanto

San Francisco's fashion scene is thriving — and sustainability and innovation are at the heart of it. Melissa Dulanto, founder of SF Fashion, takes us inside the Bay Area's unique fashion community and makes the case for why it's one of the most exciting hubs for sustainable fashion in the US. We talk about what makes the SF fashion scene unique, how to spot a truly sustainable brand, and what's happening this Earth Month for SF Climate Week. Takeaways * Why San Francisco is a leading hub for sustainable fashion and innovation * The difference between greenwashing and truly sustainable brands (B Corp certification explained) * How consumer awareness is driving big brands like Gap and Levi's to go more sustainable * What's happening at the EcoEdit event on April 26th for SF Climate Week. Get your tickets here! [https://www.sffashionpr.com/events-2] Follow SF Fashion on Instagram @sffashionpr [https://www.instagram.com/sffashionpr/]and get on their list at sffashionpr.com [http://sffashionpr.com]. Connect with GloEco on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gloeco_withkat/] or our website. [https://www.katscarlett.com/podcast-1] Connect with Kat here. [https://www.instagram.com/katiswhereitsat/]

Jeannie Jarnot on Building Beauty Heroes & Overcoming Infertility

Jeannie Jarnot founded Beauty Heroes [https://www.beauty-heroes.com/] with a simple mission: introduce customers to the healthiest and most sustainable beauty brands in the world—and prove that clean products can outperform conventional ones. With some of the strictest vetting standards in the industry (zero synthetic fragrance, complete ingredient transparency, no petroleum-derived ingredients), Beauty Heroes has become proof that you don't have to sacrifice efficacy for clean ingredients. But Jeannie's passion for this work runs deeper than business. She shares her own journey with infertility and the lightbulb moment where she discovered the link between being diagnosed with a hormone disorder & endocrine disrupting ingredients in personal care products. In this conversation, we dive into why clean beauty is better for you & the planet, how to navigate greenwashing, and why the products you use every day might be impacting your fertility. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: * The Beauty Heroes standard & why it stands out in the beauty industry * How clean formulations can actually outperform synthetic ones * Jeannie's fertility journey and the connection between hormone disruptors and personal care products * Beauty as a self care ritual rather than ‘fixing’ imperfection * Finding trusted curators who do the vetting for you * The infertility epidemic and how everyday products play a role Shop Beauty Heroes HERE [https://www.beauty-heroes.com/] Kat’s Pick: Become a member [https://shop.beauty-heroes.com/products/beauty-heroes-subscription?_gl=1*ybv6zd*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzAzMjgzNTcuQ2owS0NRaUFuSkhNQmhEQUFSSXNBQnI3Yjg2ZmI2S2NkUjBoYVpWd21BdE9xa0pTZ0hfajNkX0FWWXlkM2ZVWEhva2o2RHlWaDFFU2FOY2FBaTBVRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MjI5NjkzNzg5LjE3Njg2ODQ4MTg.] and get the monthly Discovery Box + 15% off year round for the best value! Connect with Beauty Heroes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beautyheroes/]. Connect with Kat HERE [https://www.instagram.com/katiswhereitsat/].

Intentional Sustainable Beauty: How Le Prunier Upcycles Plums into Skincare Gold

Today we're going behind the scenes on one of the coolest new sustainable beauty brands to hit the scene in the last few years. Le Prunier is redefining what sustainable luxury beauty looks like—and it starts with intention. Co-founder Jacqueline Taylor Fiechter shares how she and her sisters built a modern skincare brand rooted in their family's 106-year-old organic California farm, transforming discarded plum pits into high-performance, clinically-tested products. Key Takeaways: * Discovering a skincare superhero: Did you plum oil contains more antioxidants than kale, blueberries, and spinach? Plus it's recommended by National Eczema Association for sensitive & eczema prone skin. * Real science, real results – Why it's important to verify the results of skincare products + the clinical testing behind Le Prunier's signature ingredients. * Sustainability as DNA – Every Le Prunier product features a proprietary ingredient that was previously waste or unused on the family farm, making upcycling central to their innovation process * The challenge worth taking – Building a brand with strong sustainability standards is harder and more expensive, but the Taylor sisters stay motivated by bringing something to market that transforms what others overlook into something valuable Learn more & Shop Le Prunier ⁠HERE⁠ [https://leprunier.com/].  Kat's favorite products - Plum Beauty Oil [https://leprunier.com/products/plum-cleanse?variant=62352377446771], PlumCleanse [https://leprunier.com/products/plum-cleanse?variant=62352377446771], Plumbody [https://leprunier.com/products/plumbody] Connect with Le Prunier on ⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/leprunier]. Connect with Kat on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/katiswhereitsat/].

BPA In Your Leggings? Why Plant Based Activewear is the Future of Clean Fashion with Mary Bemis

In today's episode - I'm sitting down with Mary Bemis, founder of Reprise Activewear [https://www.repriseactivewear.com/], who's been pioneering non-toxic activewear for 8 years—before anyone was talking about it! In this bite-sized episode recorded at the Clean Living Retreat in Napa, Mary shares her "aha moment" that led her to discover most activewear is made from plastic, and why that matters for your health. We discuss the surprising prevalence of BPA in leggings, the challenge of finding truly clean alternatives, and why natural fibers like Tencel and organic cotton are game-changers. Takeaways * Why over 95% of activewear is made from plastic (and what that means for your health) * The hidden dangers of BPA in your leggings—and its links to hormone disruption * Why recycled polyester isn't always the solution (it actually sheds more microplastics!) * What 'cleaner' activewear really looks like & what it's made out of (hint - it's a plant!) * Why knowing who makes your clothes matters just as much as what they're made from Shop Reprise & learn more about their sustainability practices HERE [https://www.repriseactivewear.com/pages/sustainability-lc]. Follow Reprise on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/repriseactivewear/]. Read Clean Living Magazine HERE. [https://cassandramcclure.com/clean-living-magazine] Connect with Kat on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/katiswhereitsat/].

How Ayuna Beauty Is Redefining Luxury Skincare Through Mindfulness & Sustainability

In this episode, Kat sits down with Tathiana Cornejo, General Manager of Ayuna Beauty [https://shop-us.ayuna.co/] — the eco-luxury skincare brand redefining beauty. Tathiana shares how Ayuna is merging science, biotechnology, and mindfulness to create skincare that’s as good for your soul as it is for your skin. They dive into the philosophy of “Less Is Beauty,” the connection between the mind and skin, and how simple daily rituals can transform your wellbeing from the inside out. Tathiana also breaks down the science behind Ayuna’s clean formulations, their approach to sustainable biotechnology, and why the future of beauty lies in well-aging, not anti-aging. Key Takeaways * Why Ayuna believes in “Less Is Beauty” — and how simplifying your skincare routine can be a form of mindfulness. * How skincare and the mind are connected, and why your thoughts can literally change your skin on a cellular level. * What “eco-luxury” really means — from advanced biotechnology to conscious ingredient sourcing. * Why the future of skincare is about well-aging, not anti-aging. * How to turn your daily skincare ritual into a moment of self-love and healing. Shop Ayuna HERE [https://shop.ayuna.co/]. Connect with Ayuna on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ayuna_lessisbeauty/]. Connect with Kat HERE [https://www.instagram.com/katiswhereitsat/]. Follow the Clean Living Magazine HERE [https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingmagazine/] & check out future events HERE [https://lu.ma/CLEANLIVING].  Follow the Clean Living Show⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingshow/].