205 episodes

Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica, the online organic formulation school, challenges you on the way you think about the beauty industry. Our host Lorraine Dallmeier tackles topics that encourage debate about green, indie and sustainable beauty. Subscribe to the Green Beauty Conversations podcast and become part of the global green beauty movement. www.formulabotanica.com

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    • 4.8 • 217 Ratings

Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica, the online organic formulation school, challenges you on the way you think about the beauty industry. Our host Lorraine Dallmeier tackles topics that encourage debate about green, indie and sustainable beauty. Subscribe to the Green Beauty Conversations podcast and become part of the global green beauty movement. www.formulabotanica.com

    Greenhouse Gloss - Carbon Trust unmasks the beauty giants

    Greenhouse Gloss - Carbon Trust unmasks the beauty giants

    In our last episode, host Lorraine Dallmeier had a fascinating discussion with Joel Tasche, Founder of CleanHub, on the beauty industry’s 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, today’s episode takes a close look into a groundbreaking report in late 2023 by the Carbon Trust, provocatively titled “Greenhouse Gloss – Is the beauty industry’s commitment to tackling climate change more than skin deep?” 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 industry’s damning environmental impact.
    FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 7 min
    Turning the plastic tide in beauty with CleanHub

    Turning the plastic tide in beauty with CleanHub

    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, Joel’s 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.
    FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 26 min
    Are shoppers put off by putting waste on their face?

    Are shoppers put off by putting waste on their face?

    In this opinion episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier dives deep into a topic that’s been buzzing in the beauty industry for a while – 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 – Terence Chung of FRUU Cosmetics – 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.
    FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 6 min
    FRUU Cosmetics and the sustainable charm of "wonky fruits"

    FRUU Cosmetics and the sustainable charm of "wonky fruits"

    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 “wonky fruits” 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 company’s 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.
    FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 25 min
    Celebrating 200 episodes and a 6-year green beauty journey

    Celebrating 200 episodes and a 6-year green beauty journey

    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 Conversations’ 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
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 8 min
    Upcycling and zero waste with O&3, The Oil Family

    Upcycling and zero waste with O&3, The Oil Family

    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 “oil nerd” status sets the stage for an enlightening journey into the fascinating realm of natural oil ingredients.
    O&3 isn’t 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. What’s 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
    Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube
    Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
217 Ratings

217 Ratings

Goldnphnx ,

Love this! Plant based colorants

What a great podcast. Such an honest review of using botanicals in makeup. While listening to your chemist, I appreciate her knowledge and honesty in using plant pigments. It does give us me a realistic perspective of how to use plant pigments in makeup, where to get them, limitations with their uses, and experimentation steps during makeup creation.

instagram: @be_all_natural_beauty

Happyone1002 ,

Grateful for Formula Botanica Podcast Education

I have to admit this first podcast I’ve ever listened to (usually not my thing). However, the Why Black Skincare Matters episode was great. Different than I thought it would be. Very informative and thought provoking as we look at skincare world.
Let’s just say I am excited to listen to more episodes. They are mini masterclasses of hot topics within the beauty/skincare arena!
@edriceangry

rosebudchiny ,

Livesimplyorganicja

I absolutely love listening to your podcast. I am a small business owner and I’m learning as I go. Listening to your podcast has thought me a lot about the beauty industry.

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