{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/6873ac18610560d3efd4e492?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Skincare That's Kind For The Planet - Nicola, Nunaia","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1752410256382-a578515f-f6bd-4311-b38c-9e303c3810e4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Nicola Connolly is the founder of<a href=\"https://nunaia.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Nunaia</a>, an eco skincare brand that's made from plants grown by families in Equador. She's thought about the impact of the brand at every stage,I truly loved this chat! Follow Nunaia on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nunaiabeauty/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@nunaiabeauty</a> or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/nunaiabeauty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/cearacarney.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Sky </a>or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile <a href=\"https://www.depop.com/cearadc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cearadc</a>! <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a> X x</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>[03:30] An introduction from Nicola and how she switched up the corporate life for a sustainable one</p><p>[08:05] How to conscientiously plan trips to the Galapagos islands</p><p>[09:10] How Nunaia was born</p><p>[15:10] How the business works and is kind towards people and the planet</p><p>[23:05] The different products Nunaia has</p><p>[28:50] Anecdotal stories of people who’ve found these products helpful for their eczema or skin conditions</p><p>[31:20] Other hidden environmental costs of the beauty industry and how we can reduce our own impact</p><p>[38:40] Final tips like connecting with nature</p><p>[40:30] Imagining the future</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Mentioned:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Dolittle Movie</p><p>The Environmental Working Group</p><p>Yuka app</p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}