When dealing with intolerances and skin conditions for most of your life, it is not easy to find skin care products that work for you without all the toxic ingredients. Founder of Yours Only discovered in 2018 that she has a food chemical intolerance and couldn’t find any products that were skin, body and bathroom-approved, so she formulated Yours Only, a clean regimen, dermatologically approved for sensitive skin that has helped so many women with hypersensitive skin that wanted to be able to feel they can use beautiful products and feel good without the fear they may react.
We spoke with Ashli Templer about the mistakes people make in their skincare regimen to the guilty of greenwashing, so keep reading to know more.
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When did you realise it was time to create Yours Only?
I actually remember the exact moment. It was after a diagnosis of more intolerances. I went to a beauty store to try and buy some new make-up and skincare and left crying because they couldn’t help me find a product I could use. I went to a yoga class and throughout the class had a brainwave that I wanted to create my own business and was obsessed with the idea ever since. Sounds cliché haha.
Many clean beauty brands are guilty of greenwashing when talking about their products. How does Yours Only define clean?
This is a huge struggle for me. We define clean as products made without ingredients shown or suspected to harm human health. The thing is that there is no governing body or regulation to police it. Our products are made without common allergens like parabens, sulfates, fragrances, nuts and even the less common ones like salicylates and amines, which means they’re not going to p*ss off your skin.
What are some mistakes people make in their skincare?
The number one thing I hear is “I use 100% natural skincare and it still flares me up”. The thing about ALL natural is that it can be so potent our skin can’t handle it. We really need a good mix of natural and super safe synthetic ingredients to keep our skin happy.
We can’t not mention one of your best seller COAT. Who is it for, and what is the best way to use it?
COAT is literally for everyone. Our entire range was developed for babies, however we target it to all ages with all skin conditions, especially psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and sensitive skin. It can be used on the scalp (hello scalp psoriasis sufferers), your face, lips and body.
Which Yours Only products are your personal favourites?
It’s like picking your fave child – such a tough one! I think COAT is my pick, mainly because it has changed my life. My skin has always been so dry and this is the only one that keeps it from cracking. Plus, it’s so nice under make up, I skip foundation now and just wear bronzer!
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