EP49. The Three Step Process of a Cosmetic Formulator
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Release Date: 03/17/2020
EP209. Medical-grade skincare: marketing hype vs. scientific reality
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Today, we are seeing a rise in so-called medical-grade skincare and liberal use of the word “clinical” 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 there’s substance behind the claims of cosmetic formulations penetrating deeper with higher levels...
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EP208. Is beauty actually the beast?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
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 , 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,...
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EP207. Solutions to hair loss in women - and its stigma
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
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 , 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...
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EP206. Is the beauty industry truly saturated?
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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 Roddick’s legacy of , this episode is a wake-up call to aspiring beauty entrepreneurs. FREE FORMULATION RESOURCES | | | Socials: |
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EP205. What happened to The Body Shop?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
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 , a seasoned beauty retail expert and analyst, for an insightful exploration of the brand’s 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...
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EP204. Greenhouse Gloss - The Carbon Trust unmasks the beauty giants
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
In our , 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 “” 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...
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EP203. Turning the tide on plastic in beauty
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Joel Tasche, the visionary founder and CEO of , 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...
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EP202. Are shoppers put off by putting waste on their face?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
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...
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EP201. FRUU Cosmetics and the sustainable charm of "wonky fruits"
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Our guest in this episode is Dr Terence Chung, visionary co-founder of , 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...
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EP200. Celebrating 200 episodes and a 6-year green beauty journey
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
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. ...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how a cosmetic formulator innovates and creates new formulations? What is it like to formulate? How does the creative process work?
In this episode of The Green Beauty Conversations podcast we delve in to the mind of a cosmetic formulator and explore the processes involved in creating new and innovative products. We speak to Timi Racz, Formula Botanica's Head of Research and Development about the formulation process. Whether you are a new or experienced formulator, this fascinating insight in to the formulation process can help you develop your own formulas and skills.
More on this topic - Episode 37: Do you need to be a Cosmetic Chemist to Formulate Skincare?
In this Podcast you will:
- Hear Lorraine Dallmeier Formula Botanica CEO and Timi Racz the Head of Research and development at Formula botanica discuss what a formulator does.
- Learn the three stage process for creating a formula: Preparation, Perfecting the formula, testing and feedback.
- Understand the most important aspects of the formulation and how to adapt your formulation process.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Formulators are very creative people as is the process of creating new products.
- Preparation is a key phase in creating a formula which includes researching ingredients.
- Formulas require many different trials before they are ready for sale, it is not an instant process.
- Feedback on your formulations is key, ideally through focus groups to get a wide variety of opinions.
- Indie brands are leading the way in producing inspiring and creative products and the formulation process is a key aspect of this.
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