What if the beauty industry could be completely sustainable?

This week on Green Beauty Conversations, we explore the circular biorefinery model, a revolutionary approach that's redefining how cosmetic ingredients are sourced and utilised.

Join Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica, as she delves into the innovative practices of ingredient suppliers turning raw materials into zero-waste treasures. Discover how this model not only minimises waste but also maximises the potential of every plant, setting new standards for eco-friendly beauty. 

Tune in to learn how you can support brands leading the way in sustainable beauty.

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Discover how seaweed, beauty's most regenerative ingredient, is tackling the industry's sustainability challenges and paving the way for a greener future. 

Join Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica as she chats with Catarina Ricca, Business Development Manager at Ínclita Seaweed Solutions. Together, they explore how seaweed is revolutionising sustainable beauty with its rapid growth, bioactive compounds, and eco-friendly benefits.

Tune in to this episode of Green Beauty Conversations to uncover the secrets of seaweed-based innovations that can transform your skincare and cosmetics formulations.

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Are you ready to change the beauty industry from the ground up? If so, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, challenges you to rethink your place in the beauty world.

Discover the three ways you can change the industry—from making conscious purchasing decisions to starting your eco-friendly beauty brand.

Don't miss out on this episode—it might just change the way you see beauty forever.

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What if you could turn your passion into a thriving business and create a career you truly love? That’s exactly what Anna Boiardi, founder of AnnaB Cosmetics did.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica welcomes Anna Boiardi, founder of Italian natural skincare brand AnnaB Cosmetics.

Anna shares her remarkable journey from crime journalist to indie beauty entrepreneur. She opens up about starting her brand from the ground up, the challenges she faced along the way, and how staying true to her values became the cornerstone of her success.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion into a business, this episode is for you!

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Are your beauty products putting plants under threat? 

As the beauty industry continues to boom, it’s time to confront an uncomfortable truth: our insatiable demand for cosmetic ingredients is driving some of the world's most cherished plant species to the brink of extinction.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, uncovers the hidden costs of our beauty habits and the urgent need for change.

Listen now to find out how you can make a meaningful impact and support a more sustainable future for beauty.

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In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, teams up with Dr. Sally Gouldstone, a visionary botanist and founder of Seilich, to unravel the intricate relationship between the beauty industry and biodiversity.

Get ready to be inspired as Dr Gouldstone exposes the beauty industry’s hidden impacts on ecosystems and reveals how brands can pivot from being part of the problem to becoming champions of biodiversity. 

Join Lorraine as she challenges the status quo, uncovering the secrets to making beauty products that not only minimise harm but actively contribute to the planet's wellbeing.

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In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, delves into the hidden human rights abuses in the cosmetics industry.

Discover the shocking realities of child labour in Egyptian jasmine fields and slave-like conditions in Brazilian carnauba wax production.

Join host Lorraine Dallmeier as she exposes these dark truths and discusses how transparency and ethical sourcing can drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode that will make you rethink your beauty products.

Listen now!

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Have you ever wondered what the word ‘parfum’ or ‘fragrance’ on your cosmetic labels really means? If so, you're not alone.

This tiny term, often found at the end of ingredient lists, can hide many sins, leaving consumers in the dark about what they're truly applying to their skin. 

In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations,  Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, welcomes Ashlee Posner, CEO of Lucent Labs and founder of State of Change. Ashlee is on a mission to disrupt the fragrance industry and bring full ingredient transparency to every product we use.

Listen now as Lorraine and Ashlee explore the future of fragrance.

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Are you tired of being bombarded by unrealistic beauty industry standards and wondering if all your beauty products are truly necessary? If so, this episode is for you.

In this week's opinion piece, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica tackles the age-old question: is beauty merely vanity, or is it genuinely important?

Join Lorraine as she delves deep into the industry's impact on our self-image and explores why we continue to use cosmetics.

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In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, welcomes Erika Geraerts, founder of Fluff Casual Cosmetics, to explore the concept of intentional beauty and its transformative potential within the beauty industry.

Erika Geraerts has redefined what it means to be a beauty brand with Fluff Casual Cosmetics. By focusing on minimal, refillable products and meaningful consumer engagement, Erika challenges the traditional norms of the beauty industry.

Join Lorraine and Erika as they discuss the challenges facing the beauty industry and how Fluff's countercultural approach aims to create a more mindful and ethical beauty landscape.

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