If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare, unsure what’s actually helping (or hurting) your skin, or frustrated by the endless beauty marketing that makes you feel like more is better, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh, radiant air.

I’m joined by the brilliant Marie-Claude Marion: holistic skincare expert, former L’Oréal trainer, and creator of the Glow Concierge Plan. After 20+ years in the fast-paced beauty industry, Marie-Claude made a radical shift, ditching harsh formulas and commercial noise for plant-based rituals and simple, nourishing routines that actually work.

We talk about:

Why your skincare routine might be doing more harm than good
How to decode product labels and spot toxic ingredients
Her favorite kitchen-based rituals for glowing skin (including honey masks & turmeric spot treatments!)
Why less is more, and how simplifying your routine can support your nervous system
The surprising truth behind microplastics, silicones, and those long ingredient names you can’t pronounce
How to turn skincare into a self-care ritual that calms your body and reconnects you with yourself

Whether you’re dealing with acne, skincare fatigue, or just want to feel at home in your own skin, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your glow doesn’t have to come from a bottle, it can come from within.

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Resources Mentioned:

Ringana Skincare Line https://www.ringana.com/

App Mentioned: https://incibeauty.com Inci Beauty App

Free, unbiased skincare ingredient checker
Created by independent engineers, not brands
Scan barcodes or search ingredients

Ingredients to Avoid (According to Marie-Claude):

If you can’t pronounce it… you probably don’t need it on your face.

Top ingredients to avoid:

Cross-polymers (aka microplastics)
Dimethicone / Methicone (silicone derivatives)
BHT (endocrine disruptor, under EU evaluation)
Phenoxyethanol (preservative banned in baby products)
PEG compounds
Methylisothiazolinone (aka “the MIT,” used in paint, can cause skin irritation)
Any long synthetic ingredient names with no botanical equivalent

Natural Alternatives & At-Home Rituals:

From your kitchen to your face:

Honey Mask

-Use organic honey as a mask for 15–60 minutes

-Benefits: antibacterial, brightening, soothing, tasty (yes, you might lick it)

Turmeric + Lemon Spot Treatment

-Optional add-on to honey for dark spots

-Stains, remove in the shower only

3. Clay Mask

-Green or white clay for vegan alternative

-Mix with water for detoxifying facial care

4. Coconut Oil Body Massage

-Use organic coconut oil after sun or shower

-Add a drop of lavender or patchouli essential oil for extra glow

5. Plain Yogurt Mask

-For a soothing, probiotic-rich facial mask

-Use sugar-free, plain yogurt

Connect with Marie-Claude

Instagram: @nomad.glow.pt

Want your own Glow Concierge Plan? DM Marie-Claude to get a personalized skincare routine based on what you already own, your skin type, and your budget.

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Thank you for being here, you’re never alone on this journey🩵

With you,
Victoria Evans
Radical Self-Care Guide + Author

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