S04E32. The Truth About "Acne Safe" Skincare Labels (And What They're Hiding) with Marlee Eyre

If you've been buying products labeled "acne safe" and still breaking out, the label might be the problem, not your skin.Katie and Cris sit down with Marlee Eyre, a former Clear Skin Solution client and the founder of Klenzera, an app that scans your skincare and makeup for pore-clogging ingredients. They get into why "non-comedogenic" and "acne safe" are unregulated marketing claims, where comedogenic ratings actually come from, and why foundations, moisturizers, and SPF are the sneakiest hiding spots for pore-cloggers. Marlee also shares her own journey through the program, from a bad breakout caused by detoxing before her pathways were ready, to the HTMA that showed her high mercury and lead. The big theme: ingredient awareness is about empowerment, not fear.In This Episode We CoverWhy "non-comedogenic" and "acne safe" labels are unregulated marketing claims you can't fully trust.How comedogenic ratings are made, why they're sometimes based on decades-old studies, and why they vary across sources.Why your skin is not a catch-all, and how product ingredients can burden your liver and mimic your hormones.How foundations, moisturizers, and SPF become the biggest hiding spots for pore-clogging ingredients.Why concentration and placement on the ingredient list matter more than a single flagged ingredient.What Marlee's HTMA revealed about heavy metals and cortisol, and how it reshaped her acne journey.Resources & Links MentionedKlenzera app: klenzera.comThere's Lead in Lipstick by Gillian DeaconThe HTMA Testing Package: The HTMA Testing PackageConnect with MarleeWebsite: klenzera.comInstagram: @klenzeraWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏