In Part 1 of this insightful conversation, Dr. Shaquila Smith Bay sits down with biochemist and clean beauty entrepreneur Katrina Price, founder of Honey Luxe Apothecary, to explore what consumers should know about the ingredients in skincare, body care, fragrances, and other personal care products.

Katrina shares her personal experience with sensitive skin and allergies and explains how those experiences inspired her to create a clean beauty brand focused on thoughtfully selected ingredients. The conversation explores what “clean beauty” actually means, how it differs from natural and organic products, and why consumers shouldn't assume that a familiar brand name, higher price, or online availability automatically means a product is safer or better.

You'll also learn about skincare certifications, ingredients and product labeling, considerations for people with sensitive skin or eczema, country-of-origin concerns, and practical strategies for researching the products you already use.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by long ingredient lists or wondered how to make more informed choices about your skincare and personal care products, this episode offers a useful starting point.

Topics covered: clean beauty • skincare ingredients • toxic ingredients • natural vs. organic skincare • sensitive skin • eczema • product certifications • skincare labels • personal care products • clean beauty products • consumer awareness