73. Beyond Botox: Midlife Skincare to Help You Love the Skin You're In | Annie Tevelin (Part 1)

In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I dive into the pervasive influence of the $670 billion beauty and personal care industry, which often convinces us to chase younger versions of ourselves. Joined by the incredible Annie Tevlin, founder of Skin Owl, we explore the importance of loving the skin we're in and discuss empowering messages for women.Annie shares her journey from a film major aspiring to be a music video director to becoming a makeup artist and eventually founding Skin Owl. Her personal struggle with severe acne led her to study cosmetic chemistry at UCLA, where she learned to formulate plant-based skincare products. This knowledge helped her create a product that healed her skin and eventually led to the birth of Skin Owl, a company dedicated to vegan, cruelty-free, and plant-based skincare.We discuss the lack of regulation in the U.S. beauty industry, highlighting the importance of being informed about the ingredients in our personal care products. Annie emphasizes the need to avoid certain harmful ingredients such as synthetic fragrances, parabens, 1,4-Dioxane, dimethicone, and certain dyes, which can have long-term health impacts.Annie also touches on the importance of starting small when transitioning to cleaner products, suggesting that listeners begin by replacing one product at a time. This approach makes the process more manageable and less overwhelming.Throughout the episode, we stress the significance of self-care and how it ties into skincare, especially for midlife women. Annie's insights and expertise provide valuable information for anyone looking to make more informed choices about their beauty and personal care products.Join us next week for part two of this conversation, where we'll focus on healthy living tips for our skin and bodies and Annie's top three skincare tips for women to feel and show up as their best.LINKS + MENTIONS:Connect with Annie:Skin Owl on InstagramSkin Owl websiteBEST LIFE Retreat in Sun Valley, ID📩 JOIN MY MAILING LIST👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInSchedule a call with Laurie