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In the latest episode of Green Beauty Conversations, we delve into the âscience washingâ that is rife in the beauty industry. This term, akin to its near neighbour âgreenwashingâ, refers to the use of scientific jargon to mask pseudoscientific ideas.
Last week, podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, explored the nuances of so-called âmedical-grade skincareâ with Ana Green, Education Manager at Formula Botanica. They unpacked its role as a marketing term, and how its hype often misleads consumers about the quality and real efficacy of skincare products.
In this opinion episode, Lorraine unravels the broader implications of scientism or âscience washingâ in the beauty industry.
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Today, we are seeing a rise in so-called medical-grade skincare and liberal use of the word âclinicalâ to describe brands and formulations. In this episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by colleague School Education Manager Ana Green to delve into the controversial world of medical-grade skincare, and explore the intricacies of this term and its implications.
Ana sheds light on the marketing strategies behind the medical-grade term and unravels whether thereâs substance behind the claims of cosmetic formulations penetrating deeper with higher levels of actives.
Is medical grade just a marketing term to ensure brands do exclusive sales deals and attach luxury price tags to their products? Listen in for the big reveal on medical-grade cosmetics.FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
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Have you ever felt isolated due to a beauty concern, thinking you're the only one struggling? This episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, hosted by Lorraine Dallmeier, delves into the myths and realities surrounding beauty standards.
It highlights the silence and stigma around female hair loss, challenges the negative perceptions of hyperpigmentation and cellulite, and advocates for a broader representation of beauty across the industry.
By sharing high-profile stories and calling for more diversity in beauty narratives, the episode encourages a celebration of humanity's diverse appearances, emphasising that our differences are not abnormalities, but facets of our collective beauty.
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In this episode, we give voice to the often unspoken world of hair loss, particularly in women. Podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier talks to guest Helena Gibson, a seasoned expert in haircare solutions, who shares her insights into the stigma and solutions to hair loss in women.
The issue prompted Helena's journey into business with her company Strut Hair Solutions, and the creation of Unveil Restorative Haircare, a line of haircare products targeting weak and thinning hair and hair loss.
Helena's personal and professional experiences shed light on the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and identity, and saw her offer hope and solutions through innovative products and empathetic support.
Tune in now to take part in a very important conversation that affects millions of people around the world, but has typically excluded women from the discussion and solutions. -
Is the beauty industry truly saturated? In a world where being the first is often confused with being the best, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier uses this episode of Green Beauty Conversations to discuss the opportunities and risks facing beauty brands.
Featuring insights from industry pioneers and a special homage to Dame Anita Roddickâs legacy of The Body Shop, this episode is a wake-up call to aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of an iconic beauty brand, The Body Shop. Podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Wizz Selvey, a seasoned beauty retail expert and analyst, for an insightful exploration of the brandâs evolution over the years.
Wizz explains the challenges the familiar, and much-loved beauty retailer faced, from its changing ownership to shifts in consumer behaviour, and unravels the recent announcement of The Body Shop entering into administration.
This episode covers the fate of a beauty giant that was a feature of our shopping streets for nearly 50 years. If you are curious about The Body Shop news, and keen to glean insights into the ever-changing, and often ruthless landscape of the beauty industry, this episode is a must-listen.
Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of activism, sustainability efforts, and the crucial role of innovation in the beauty industry.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
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In our last episode, host Lorraine Dallmeier had a fascinating discussion with Joel Tasche, Founder of CleanHub, on the beauty industryâs sustainability challenges, in particular its commitment to reducing its reliance on plastic, which as we know, has a huge carbon footprint.
Building on that conversation, todayâs episode takes a close look into a groundbreaking report in late 2023 by the Carbon Trust, provocatively titled âGreenhouse Gloss â Is the beauty industryâs commitment to tackling climate change more than skin deep?â If you missed Lorraine's conversation with Joel Tasche, be sure to catch up, as it sets the stage for her exploration in this Green Beauty Opinion of the beauty industryâs damning environmental impact.
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In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Joel Tasche, the visionary founder and CEO of CleanHub, a company dedicated to liberating the planet from plastic pollution. Growing up with a profound connection to the ocean through sailing and surfing, Joelâs passion for marine conservation led him to establish CleanHub with a mission to create, foster and shape waste management solutions where this infrastructure is lacking globally.
This is a subject close to the heart of podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier, who is a Chartered Environmentalist and biologist. In conversation with Joel, Lorraine unravels the layers of sustainable packaging, waste management intricacies, and the environmental impact and responsibilities of the beauty industry in reducing plastic waste at source.
Join us as we explore the initiatives taken by CleanHub to address plastic pollution and create a positive change in the beauty industry.
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In this opinion episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier dives deep into a topic thatâs been buzzing in the beauty industry for a while â upcycled ingredients. In a world where environmental consciousness is on the rise, and the use of waste materials to create beauty products is gaining traction, you would think that upcycling food industry waste and byproducts as cosmetic ingredients would be unquestioned.
However, some might ask if there are potential downsides to what is, in effect, synonymous with putting waste on our faces. Join Lorraine as she explores the intriguing questions surrounding zero waste and upcycling raised by her guest in the last episode â Terence Chung of FRUU Cosmetics â and navigates the intersection of sustainability, marketing, and consumer perceptions.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.
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Our guest in this episode is Dr Terence Chung, visionary co-founder of FRUU Cosmetics, which is a company dedicated to turning sustainable ingredients, particularly âwonky fruitsâ or byproducts from the juicing and agricultural industries, into natural cosmetics.
In conversation with Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier, Terence not only shares the remarkable journey of FRUU, but also provides valuable insights into the companyâs total commitment to sustainability.
In this episode, we unravel the complexities and triumphs of incorporating unconventional ingredients into cosmetics, and gain a deep understanding of the challenges that accompany this innovative approach. Join us for an insightful conversation that promises to unveil the hidden potential within these often underestimated ingredients, promising a paradigm shift in the way we perceive beauty and sustainability.
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Welcome to the 200th episode of Green Beauty Conversations in which we celebrate not just this milestone, but also six years of thought-provoking dialogues in the world of clean beauty.
Join Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier as she marks the occasion with her reflections on the profound changes witnessed in the green beauty landscape since the inception of this podcast.
Listen in for a journey that charts the change through Green Beauty Conversationsâ episodes, and delves into the shifts, challenges and triumphs that have defined the evolution of the beauty industry.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
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We explore the dynamic world of sustainable beauty with a true expert, Thomas Kerfoot, who is a co-founder of O&3, The Oil Family. Thomas brings over 17 years of passionate expertise to the conversation. His self-proclaimed âoil nerdâ status sets the stage for an enlightening journey into the fascinating realm of natural oil ingredients.
O&3 isnât your typical manufacturer or cosmetic ingredient supplier. It is a pioneering force, not only distributing, but innovating by bringing unique ingredients from remote corners of the world to clients globally. Whatâs more, the company is committed to upcycling and zero waste, and to understanding the profound impact of natural ingredients on the ever-evolving beauty industry.
Join Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier in conversation with Thomas for an episode that unravels the secrets of sustainable beauty practices, and offers a deep dive into the importance of conscious sourcing. Get ready for an engaging dialogue that goes beyond the surface, exploring the cross-over of sustainability and natural beauty innovation.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
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In last weekâs Green Beauty Conversations, we delved into a pivotal conversation with Noelly Michoux from 4.5.6 Skin, exploring the significance of inclusivity in skincare science and formulation. Building on this crucial theme in this opinion episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier reflects also on her episode with guest Dija Ayodele â author, aesthetician and beauty industry advocate for women of colour â which discussed why black skincare matters.
However, if the giant cosmetic labs creating next-gen skincare and haircare arenât thinking about including all skin tones and hair types in their R&D, there will never be true inclusivity and choice.
Here, Lorraine dedicates her opinion short to this critical aspect of the beauty industry â scientific inclusivity. Join us as Lorraine unravels the layers of scientific inclusivity and its impact on personal care science.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
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In this episode, we embark on a transformative journey with founder Noelly Michoux, the visionary force propelling 4.5.6 Skin to the forefront of skincare innovation with the worldâs first Skin Tone Research Lab.
Shaped by experiences in France, and now reshaping beauty norms, Noellyâs evolution from a corporate background to pioneering a skincare revolution is a narrative that resonates. Discover the complexities involved in establishing the Skin Tone Research Lab and the profound commitment of Noelly and her company to bridging the racial equity gap in the beauty realm.
In discussion with podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier, Noelly shares her insights on navigating the multiple challenges faced by skin phototypes 4, 5, and 6.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation that transcends conventional beauty narratives.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.Noelly Michoux is offering Green Beauty Conversations' listeners a special discount code giving you 25% off all individual products (not valid on duos or kits). Use this code below at checkout on the 4.5.6 Skin:
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In this episode, weâre addressing a question that has surfaced time and again, and that is whether age is a barrier to becoming a beauty entrepreneur. This stems from the inspiring interactions we had during a recent VIP webinar we held at Formula Botanica, where attendees opened up about their concerns, particularly around one recurring question: âAm I too old to start a beauty brand?â
This episode addresses that very question and extends a message to those who may feel limited by age, appearance, or indeed any demographic or societal expectations. Podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier, a chartered environmentalist, biologist, and the CEO of Formula Botanica gives her Green Beauty Opinion on these issues, sharing her takeaways from the previous weekâs episode with Birch Babe founder Debbie Alger, who started her beauty empire in her sixties.
Join Lorraine in debunking the myths surrounding age and entrepreneurship in the beauty industry.
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We dive into the amazing and inspiring journey of Formula Botanica graduate Debbie Alger, who is the founder and lead skincare formulator of Canada-based skincare company Birch Babe. Her story is one of the most extraordinary weâve come across of a hobbyist formulator turned professional beauty entrepreneur.
Debbieâs passion for clean beauty and sustainable practices led her to embark on a 6-month solo hike from Patagonia to Chile, ultimately inspiring the creation of Birch Babe.
From humble beginnings as a DIY formulator, Debbie, with the help of her daughters, has transformed Birch Babe into a thriving natural skincare company offering over 50 products.
Join us as we explore her entrepreneurial journey, which she embarked on in her 60s, and the key lessons she learned along the way.
Want to feel inspired? You will be. Settle in for todayâs interview with Debbie from Birch Babe.
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! As we step into this brand new year, full of hope and opportunities, let's dive into the exciting world of green beauty formulation. As CEO of the award-winning online organic cosmetic formulation school Formula Botanica, and your podcast host, I am here to guide you through formulating not just your skincare products, but your entire year.
Reflecting on last week's episode in which we discussed the evolving dynamics in green beauty with visionary skincare entrepreneur April Gargiulo, the founder of acclaimed brand Vintner's Daughter, I want to focus here on how you can channel your own aspirations into tangible goals for 2024.
Whether you're dreaming of starting a new beauty brand, exploring new botanical ingredients, or wanting to take your existing business to new heights, this episode will help you set the foundations for a fulfilling year ahead in the world of green beauty. Listen in to formulate your best in 2024.
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In this episode, we hear about the enlightening journey into the world of skincare and beauty of April Gargiulo, a visionary and entrepreneur who is the founder of the cult beauty brand Vintnerâs Daughter.
April stands out as a trailblazer, redefining the industryâs standards with her innovative, yet also timeless approach to skincare. Armed with a passion for wellness and a commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their natural beauty, April has carved a unique niche for herself creating a contemporary brand that echoes the success of classic cult beauty products of the past.
Join Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier as she interviews April Gargiulo about her unique approach to beauty that sees Vintnerâs Daughter infuse its formulations with the philosophy of wine making. Get ready for a fascinating conversation that goes beyond skincare into the realms of slow beauty and sustainability.
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As the holiday season approaches, many of us in the Green Beauty Conversations community are contemplating how to gift beauty sustainably. This topic, which recalls our well-received episode on sustainable beauty alternatives to Black Friday, is more relevant than ever.
Brands face financial and emotional challenges as they enter the fourth quarter of the year; a peak period they rely on for the seasonal spend it brings. But, consumers in recent years have their concerns too and are now cautious about spending for various reasons from limited budgets to the realisation that over-consumption is at odds with preserving the planet.
Last week, we delved into the surge of beauty advent calendars in the UK; a phenomenon that signals a broader global trend. To continue this conversation, this episode focuses on sustainable beauty gifting. For those who missed the previous episode, do revisit it, and immerse yourself in the inspiring dialogue that podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier takes forward in this opinion.
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As the festive season approaches for many of us, one trend that has captured the beauty industryâs attention is the rise of beauty advent calendars. These calendars go way beyond traditional paper or chocolate calendars and have become a significant phenomenon in some branches of the beauty industry, and in certain countries.
In this episode, Formula Botanica CEO and host Lorraine Dallmeier, in discussion with colleague School Education Manager Ana Green, delves deeper into the intricacies of this trend. They explore the rationale for these calendars, what their production entails and their impact on consumer behavior, with a special look at the sustainability challenges they present.
Join them for an engaging and slightly controversial discussion on whether beauty advent calendars are a delightful treat or a consumption trap that simply adds to the waste mountain the beauty industry produces.
To learn more about this episode, all of the links that were mentioned and anything else, please visit the show notes on the Formula Botanica website.
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