62. Leah Vairo of Filter Baby On The Unexpected Culprit Behind Skin Issues: What's in Your Water?

The Well Drop: Midlife Wellness for Women Over 40

Have you ever wondered why your skin still doesn't look its best, despite trying every new cream and serum? The culprit could be hiding in something as basic as the water you use daily on your face.

In today’s episode on The Well Drop Podcast, we join Leah Vairo, VP of Filter Baby to discuss skincare and toxic water. The impact of contaminants in tap water on skin health and aging is much more of an issue than you may think.

We discuss the fact that tap water in the U.S. contains hundreds of unregulated chemicals and contaminants like lead, microplastics, chlorine, etc. due to old infrastructure and lack of updated quality standards. These contaminants can cause inflammatory skin issues like acne, eczema, dryness, and accelerated aging by being absorbed through the skin when using tap water for bathing, washing the face, etc.

Leah shares her personal experience of how using Filter Baby's sink water filter improved her acne and overall skin health within a month. Not only do we talk about skincare, but we also highlight the importance of inner self-confidence and focusing on holistic wellness beyond just topical skincare products. Overall, this episode raises awareness about the overlooked impact of water quality on skin.

Leah Vairo is an accomplished executive and certified makeup artist with more than 15 years of beauty experience. She has experience across brand building, marketing, product development, creative direction raising capital, celebrity endorsements, and retail distribution. As VP of Filter Baby, she focuses on growing brand awareness, collaborating with retailers and influencers, launching disruptive product innovation, and building empowered teams.

What we discuss:

01:47 - 02:38 - Is tap water in the U.S. safe for skin?

02:38 - 05:20 - Common toxins in tap water like lead, microplastics, chlorine, etc.

05:20 - 07:13 - Side effects of tap water contaminants on skin health

07:13 - 09:13 - Filter Baby product description and filtration capabilities

09:13 - 11:21 - Impact on the skin after using filtered water

11:21 - 13:08 - Importance of inner beauty and self-confidence

13:08 - 14:09 - How quickly Leah's skin improved with Filter Baby

14:09 - 16:35 - How to install and fit Filter Baby on bathroom sinks

16:35 - 18:18 - Shower filters and other product pipeline

18:18 - 19:51 - Impact of hard water on hair and products not working well

19:51 - 20:42 - Accessibility of Filter Baby compared to whole-home systems