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S19: E12: Midlife Skincare: What ACTUALLY Works

August 17, 2026 • Jill Winger • Season 19 • Episode 12

0:00 | 41:27

In this episode, I’m talking with Emilie Toups of Toups & Co. about what actually happens to our skin as we age and why so many mainstream skincare products may not be helping.

We dig into a simple, natural skincare routine that anyone can start doing at home plus how these options compare to mainstream ingredients like retinol. Emilie also shares how to make the switch to natural skincare without getting overwhelmed and what we can do beyond topical products to nourish our skin from the inside out. And of course, we get into the bigger question underneath it all: how do we care for aging skin without making aging itself the enemy?

Podcast Episode Highlights:

How and why our skin changes over time
Why aren't mainstream skincare products working?
What actually works for our skin
Step #1: Oil cleansing
Step #2: Gentle serums
Step #3: Tallow
Oil cleansing issues to keep in mind
Natural products vs. retinol
Addressing the critics of tallow
Facial toner details
How to switch from mainstream skincare to natural products without overwhelm
What to do (besides skincare) to nourish your skin
Deep thoughts on aging

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Toups and Co. here: https://toupsandco.com/pages/prairie25

First time buyers can use the code Prairie25 to get you 25% off your first Toups order.

Previous Podcast Episodes & Blog Articles on Natural Skincare:

How to Opt-Out of Toxic Mainstream Skincare with Emilie Toups (podcast episode): https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-7-episode-10-how-to-opt-out-of-toxic-mainstream-skincare
When the Old Ways Make More Sense (blog article on using tallow on your skin): https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2023/03/when-the-old-ways-make-more-sense.html
How to Make Tallow Body Butter (blog recipe for making your own tallow skincare): https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2022/04/how-to-make-tallow-body-butter.html

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