Katie Wells: Transforming Personal Care One Step at a Time with Wellness Mama

Topics Covered

• The importance of simple swaps in personal care for health and ecological benefits.
• Katie’s approach to upleveling personal care products starting with high-impact areas such as the oral microbiome, skin microbiome, and hair care.
• Baby steps in personal care that can make a significant difference over time.

Katie’s journey to starting Wellnesse:

• A combination of her research into oral health and the need for effective products that met natural standards.
• The inception was reluctant but turned into a passionate undertaking.
• The focus on creating products that work as well or better than conventional counterparts without toxic chemicals.

Understanding Oral Health:

• Katie’s personal discovery of the oral microbiome’s role in health.
• The potential for teeth to remineralize from minor cavities.
• The importance of nurturing a balanced oral microbiome for overall wellness.

Product Impact and Safety:

• The products we use in our mouth and on our skin can enter the bloodstream rapidly—this can be beneficial if the products contain supportive and nourishing ingredients.
• Hydroxyapatite as a key ingredient in natural toothpaste for remineralization.
• Wellnesse’s focus on safe, transparent ingredients with external verification such as EWG ratings.

The Importance of Sustainable Practices:

• Wellnesse’s dedication to sustainability, from product formulation to packaging.
• Katie’s perspective on the plastic crisis and choice to utilize biodegradable packaging.
• The B Corp certification that Wellnesse achieved, ensuring the company’s holistic dedication to ethical practices.

How to Support and Uplevel Your Health

• Prioritize oral care and hair care as they have the greatest impact on health and exposure to chemicals.
• Be wary of greenwashing in the personal care industry; aim for products with external certifications and transparent ingredient lists.
• Consider the impact of clothing and linen care products like laundry detergent on our skin’s microbiome and health.

Resources and Links

• Wellnesse - Use code JMcoach for a discount

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