161/ Bonus Episode: The Fabrics Closest to Your Skin--The Bra, Camisole & Underwear Conversation Most Women Never Have

The fabrics closest to your skin—bras, underwear, camisoles, and sports bras—may be influencing your comfort and daily exposure more than most women realize. In this bonus episode, Cynthia shares why breathable natural fabrics matter and how small clothing choices can be a simple step toward a more non-toxic lifestyle. - - - - - Most women think about improving their health through food, exercise, or supplements. But very few ever stop to consider the fabrics touching their skin for 10–14 hours every day. In this bonus episode of Start Living Sustainable, Cynthia explores how the garments closest to your skin—bras, underwear, camisoles, and sports bras—can become an overlooked source of everyday exposure. Drawing on her background in sustainable fashion design and textile science, Cynthia explains how synthetic fabrics like polyester behave against the skin compared with breathable natural fibers such as cotton, bamboo, and silk. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the fabrics closest to your skin deserve more attention • How synthetic fabrics can trap heat and moisture • The difference breathable natural fibers can make in daily comfort • Practical advice for wearing sports bras during workouts • Why changing into breathable fabrics after exercise can help your skin recover • Simple ways to begin transitioning toward a more non-toxic lifestyle Small shifts practiced consistently can make a meaningful difference in how you feel over time. Work With Cynthia If you're ready to create a healthier home environment and want guidance on where to start, you can schedule a wellness session here: Healthy Home Reset Audit Session Or visit: Episode 158 – What Touches Your Skin 24/7? Toxic Chemicals in Clothing, Bedding & Indoor Air (part 1) • Episode 159 – Toxic Yoga Pants? (part 2) • Episode 160 – Could Your Bedding Be Disrupting Your Sleep? (part3) Additional Resources Recommended sustainable sports bras and natural fiber options mentioned in this episode: Organic Basics – Organic cotton sports bras Pact – Organic cotton active bras Boody – Bamboo viscose sports bras Mate the Label – Organic cotton stretch bras Subset (formerly Knickey) – Organic cotton bras Arq – Cotton support bras