#033 In this episode, Monique Meneses, founder of IOTA, joins the show to discuss the importance of the skin microbiome and how it’s related to our overall health. Monique shares her personal skincare journey and the inspiration behind creating her body care line. She explains the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in skincare and highlights the role of the gut-skin axis. Monique also discusses the concept of "nutritional skincare" and the use of unique ingredients from her AAPI heritage in her products. Don’t miss the end where Monique shares her underrated skincare tip and the importance of never stopping learning.
PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
IOTA | Supermatcha Body Lotion+ : https://go.shopmy.us/p-4840490
IOTA | Supervitamin Body Wash+ Brightening : https://go.shopmy.us/p-4840501
THE SKINNY CONFIDENTIAL | Mouth Tape : https://go.shopmy.us/p-4840415
BEAUTY OF JOSEON | Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++ : https://go.shopmy.us/p-4840425
FIND IOTA:
https://www.instagram.com/iotabody
Time Summary
03:00 Incorporating holistic practices in skincare routine
05:00 Importance of supporting skin and gut microbiome
11:00 Formulating skincare for the microbiome
16:00 Explanation of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in skincare
18:00 Core philosophy and nutritional skincare approach of Iota
21:00 Incorporation of Asian heritage ingredients in Iota's products
25:00 Iota's philosophy of achieving big things through patience, persistence, and dedication to small things
26:00 Monique's personal health scares and the inspiration behind starting Iota
31:00 Recommendations and favorite products
36:00 Monique's underrated skin tip: bone broth for collagen and skin healing properties
To watch the video version of this episode head to the Youtube page!
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