Carol Kavurma of LGFB on the Transformative Power of Beauty for Cancer-Affected Women

Welcome to The Green Edit Podcast, your go-to destination for clean, high-performance beauty, hosted by founder & Organic Makeup Artist, Cathy Tolpigin. On this podcast, you’ll hear interviews with brand founders, formulators, beauty innovators and wellness experts. Together we unpack the various definitions of clean, share inspiring brand stories, and cover the latest innovations in the green beauty industry — with a few product recommendations thrown in, of course. ​Today’s guest is Carol Kavurma, General Manager of Look Good Feel Better Australia. For 31 years, Look Good Feel Better has run workshops to help Australians undergoing cancer treatment to recognise that small, simple actions of self-care each day can have a huge impact on both physical and emotional wellbeing. The workshops encourage patients to follow a daily routine to keep their skin nourished and protected, they are taught a few tips to give the illusion of lashes and brows and are shown how to style and wear a fun piece of headwear.We all know a fun pop of colour on the lips can make all the difference when we're in need of a little pick-me-up and for those undergoing cancer treatment, the confidence-boosting effect is even more powerful.As a makeup artist, I have loved supporting Look Good Feel Better over the years by running virtual and face to face skincare and makeup workshops. I have seen women enter the workshops with sadness and apprehension, it quickly transforms into a sense of relief and comfort, just by being in the same room with others who understand what they are going through. They leave the workshop with a sense of renewed confidence and often as new friends, which is beautiful to watch.I would love to support this amazing organisation further by donating $2 from every ticket sold to The Green Edit Event set for the 10th of March 2022. And if any beauty brands in our community would like to donate some products to Look Good Feel Better for use in future workshops, hopefully this episode provides a little insight and inspiration.Last product you purchased - RMS Beauty ConcealerWhat’s been your best beauty discovery this year - Dr Hauschka Bath EssenceYour desert island skincare product -  Weleda Skin Food Professional treatment you swear by - Brow wax and MassageBest piece of beauty or wellness advice you can share - Sunscreen Sunscreen, sunscreen, essential for those undergoing cancer treatment and drink lots of water.You can follow Look Good Feel Better @lgfbaustralia a on InstagramAll information about registering for a workshop as a patient, registering as a volunteer, making donations of beauty products and financial donations are found on the Look Good Feel Better website:https://lgfb.org.au And if there’s anything you want to hear on future episodes let us know on Instagram @thegreenedit_au  or  via email hello@thegreenedit.com.auAnd finally, if you love listening, please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening and for being a part of our conscious community, we are thrilled to have you!