Essential Ingredients Podcast 029: Detoxing Your Hair Care Routine with Adria Marshall
Clean Beauty Series
“What you put ON your body is just as important as what you put INSIDE of your body. ” —Adria Marshall
While we meticulously scrutinize every morsel that enters our bodies, we often overlook the products we slather on our largest organ— our skin. Yet, what if the shampoo we use daily is as crucial to our health as our morning smoothie? It's time to rethink our approach to personal care and consider the profound impact of what we put ON our bodies, not just what goes in.
Adria Marshall, a visionary in the natural hair care industry, is the founder of Ecoslay, a brand committed to crafting products with food-grade, natural ingredients. With a passion for holistic wellness, Adria has revolutionized the way we think about hair care and its connection to overall health.
Tune in as Justine and Adria explore the fascinating world of scalp permeability, the importance of refrigerating natural hair products, the unexpected benefits of food-grade ingredients in personal care, and how to decipher product labels for truly clean beauty.
Meet Adria:
Adria Marshall is the innovative founder and CEO of Ecoslay, a pioneering handmade, sustainably packaged, plant-based hair care company. With a passion for sustainability and natural hair care, Adria transformed her frustration with commercial hair products into a thriving business that partners with local farms to grow ingredients for their "farm to pouch" approach. Her journey from creating products in her kitchen to leading her own team showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to quality. Adria's vision extends beyond hair care, as she aims to support small-scale entrepreneurs to bring high-quality, natural products to market.
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Episode Highlights:
01:50 The Connection Between Food and Hair Care
06:26 Challenges to Shelf Stability
09:34 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
12:07 Navigating Challenges in Initial Product Development
25:51 Expansion and Community Involvement
30:13 Growing Your Own Ingredients
33:52 Ingredient Safety and Consumer Education