Today on Where Science Meets Self-Care, I’m honoured to interview someone I’ve known for decades—and whose skincare line has been my steadfast choice since 1994. In this episode, I sit down with Avra Fillion, owner and guardian of Zanqara Skin Care, to uncover the history, heart, and healing mission behind this unique brand.

Avra shares how her father’s background in chemistry and her mother’s deep holistic esthetic training laid the foundation for a philosophy: “Skin care is health care.” Over the decades, Zanqara has remained committed to clean beauty, vegan formulations, holistic education, and ethical sourcing.

We talk about:

• The transition of the brand through generations
• Farming and growing ingredients on-site
• Why mixing skincare lines can cause reactions
• The difference between a standard esthetician and a “dermatician”
• How Avra’s own journey through illness (lupus, autoimmune challenges) shapes every formulation
• Client stories that changed lives

Client Testimonials:

We also dive into Avra’s farm life—including how raising animals and cultivating medicinal plants has changed her view of skincare. The farm supports their brand mission, allowing Zanqara to produce with maximum integrity, and profits help fund their rescue and sanctuary work.

There’s one thing changing in the business—label updates and compliance—but the heart, mission, and formulation remain the same.

Find Zanqara & Connect: 🌐 Visit: zangara.ca or zangara.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Text: 705-888-5032 (for retail locations,)

🎓 Want training? Fill out the course application on the website or contact Avra directly.

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