Are beauty retailers crossing the line with their self-imposed standards, or are they stepping in to fill a much-needed regulatory gap?

That's what Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, sets to find out in this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations.

Do you see this shift as a win for transparency, or does it make shopping for beauty products even more confusing? Tune in and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

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The beauty industry is facing a seismic shift. Major retailers like Target, Sephora, and Ulta are no longer simply stocking products. They’re demanding proof behind every claim, from “vegan” to “sustainable” to “cruelty-free.” But why is that?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – sits down with Kimberly Shenk, co-founder and CEO of Novi. Novi is a revolutionary platform helping brands validate claims and comply with retailers' increasingly stringent requirements.

If you’re a beauty brand owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of beauty, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now so you don't miss out!

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Have you ever paused to consider the origins of the ingredients in your skincare products? Beyond the glossy packaging and marketing lies a world of ancient beauty rituals that have inspired modern skincare practices for centuries.

From the nourishing shea butter of West Africa to the rejuvenating Japanese onsen baths and the mineral-rich Irish seaweed traditions, these cultural practices highlight the deep connection between nature and beauty.

And in this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier—Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica—explores how these ancestral rituals are shaping today’s modern beauty industry.

Tune in now for an inspiring episode.

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What if your skincare routine could celebrate your cultural heritage while transforming your skin?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier—Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica—is joined by Evelyn Akande, the creative director and formulator of Kanda Natural, a Nigerian natural skincare brand rooted in West African botanicals. 

Kanda is committed to celebrating cultural heritage through natural, minimalist skincare products that harness the power of natural ingredients like shea butter, neem, and moringa.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a beauty brand that celebrates both culture and nature, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how Kanda Natural is reshaping perceptions of skincare. And who knows? Evelyn's story might inspire you to start your own skincare brand!

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Are you ready to make 2025 your year? If so, today's episode of Green Beauty Conversations is for you.

Join Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, as she reveals the steps to unlock your full potential and create the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Stop waiting for the "perfect moment" to launch your beauty brand or create your own skincare or haircare products. Tune in now to discover the actionable steps you can take today to turn your dreams into reality and make 2025 your year.

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Imagine a world where AI analyses every ingredient in a cosmetic formulation, identifies eco-friendly alternatives, and uncovers hidden benefits—all in the blink of an eye. Think this sounds futuristic? It’s not. This is happening right now, and it’s set to revolutionise the beauty industry.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, sits down with Abdou Kane, CEO and VP of AI at InFLOWS AI, to explore how AI is transforming cosmetic formulation and paving the way for a more sustainable beauty industry.

Listen to this episode now to discover the future of beauty.

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What does sustainability in beauty really mean? It goes beyond organic ingredients and eco-friendly packaging—it’s about the people who make it all possible. 

In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica,  explores the deeper meaning of sustainability and what it takes to create truly ethical supply chains.

Tune in now to discover how you can actually make a difference.

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Imagine a beauty brand that transforms lives from the ground up.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier sits down with Rahama Wright, the visionary founder of Shea Yeleen.

Discover how this innovative brand is dedicated to social impact and sustainability by creating fair-wage jobs for women-owned shea butter cooperatives in Ghana.

Tune in now to discover how beauty can be a force for good.

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Ever heard of #UnderconsumptionCore? If you’re active on social media, chances are you have!

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier—Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica—takes a deep dive into the latest underconsumption movement.

Discover how the "less is more" philosophy is making waves on TikTok and challenging conventional consumerism. Join Lorraine as she encourages you to rethink your shopping habits and urges beauty brands to promote mindful consumption.

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Is innovation slowing down in the beauty industry? And if so, what's behind it?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica teams up with Ana Green, Formula Botanica's Education Manager, to reveal the reasons behind the industry's innovation draught.

Join Lorraine and Ana as they explore how indie brands are changing the beauty industry with bold new ideas and innovative formulations while the giants of the industry struggle to keep up.

If you’re curious about the future of beauty and why indie brands are taking centre stage, this episode is for you.

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