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Skin Care is Health Care — When Your Skin Reacts, It’s Trying to Tell You Something
Season 4 Episode 413
In this episode of Where Science Meets Self-Care with Ida Fanelli, Ida Fanelli sits down with Avra Fillion, owner and guardian of Zanqara Skin Care, a holistic, farm-based skincare line trusted for decades.
Avra shares the deeply personal story behind Zanqara — a legacy shaped by her father’s background in chemistry, her mother’s holistic esthetic training, and her own lived experience with autoimmune illness. Together, they explore a philosophy that challenges conventional beauty norms and places skin health at the center of overall well-being.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why mixing skincare lines can trigger inflammation and reactions
- The difference between a traditional esthetician and a dermatician
- How autoimmune conditions influence skincare formulation
- The importance of farm-grown, ethically sourced ingredients
- Real client stories that reflect profound skin healing
- Why clean, vegan, cruelty-free skincare matters more than ever
Avra also shares how life on the farm — raising animals and cultivating medicinal plants — has transformed her understanding of skin health and strengthened Zanqara’s commitment to integrity, education, and compassionate care.
While labels and regulatory compliance may evolve, Zanqara’s heart, mission, and formulations remain unchanged.
✨ Exclusive Listener Offer
Use code IDA10 to receive 10% off your first Zanqara purchase.
Shop at: https://www.zanqara.ca and www.zanqara.com
📍 Retail locations: Text 705-888-5032
🎓 Professional training & education: Apply via the Zanqara website
🎧 About the Show
Where Science Meets Self-Care with Ida Fanelli explores the intersection of evidence-based skin science, holistic wellness, and compassionate care — empowering you to make informed, healing-centered choices for your skin and health.
🌿 Learn more: https://www.estheticsbyida.com
🔗 All links: https://www.linktr.ee/idafanelli
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