Trust and Transparency in Green Beauty: An Insight with Blissoma’s Founder, Julie Longyear

Let’s Chat Personal battles with chronic migraines led Julie Longyear on an extraordinary journey into the realm of holistic healthcare and skincare innovation. This episode invites you into Julie's world, where her struggle with pain became the catalyst for creating Blissoma, a skincare brand rooted in herbalism and botanical science. Discover how Julie's experiences with herbs, acupuncture, and trauma therapy not only alleviated her migraines but also ignited a passion that transformed her career and life. Unpack the meticulous development process behind Blissoma's gel cleanser, designed specifically for sensitive and reactive skin. Julie opens up about transitioning from a less effective rice cleanser to a thoughtfully crafted gel cleanser that balances and nourishes the skin. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, including the unique needs of a cancer patient, Julie explains how raw, unrefined herb extracts and oils like yerba mate and sunflower oil are used to create a product that is gentle yet effective. This discussion underscores the broader benefits of integrating herbalism into skincare, ensuring products support the skin without causing harm. Join us as we delve into the art and science of green beauty extracts, where Julie's commitment to maintaining the integrity of natural ingredients shines through. Learn about the various extraction methods and why working with farmers directly is crucial for ecological sustainability. This episode also tackles the importance of trust and transparency in the beauty industry, advocating for genuine herbalism over fleeting trends and flashy marketing. Julie’s wealth of botanical knowledge and her dedication to green science promise to bring you a deeper appreciation for the power of plants and the importance of quality in skincare. Support the Show. Follow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.