EP291. Meet Forestwise, the ingredient supplier growing money on trees
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Release Date: 11/13/2025
EP316. Why did the Body Shop fail but this Formula Botanica graduate didn't? (the answer will surprise you)
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
What happens when a brand loses its purpose – and what happens when a founder refuses to let go? In this week’s episode of , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier reveals the surprising truth behind the rise and fall of one of the most iconic ethical beauty brands in history, and the remarkable story of Formula Botanica graduate Sandra Velasquez, who succeeded against all odds. If you've ever dreamed of creating your own beauty brand or already have one, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. Free Resources | | | ...
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EP315. Meet the woman trying to save butterflies with skincare
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Could skincare help save butterflies? In this episode of , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Chris Amendt, founder of and , who is on a mission to protect monarch butterflies through both conservation and skincare. Chris shares how she’s using beauty as a tool to fund conservation, protect monarch habitats, and raise awareness for a species in decline. This is an honest look at the challenges of building a mission-driven brand, the reality of habitat loss, and why putting purpose before profit matters more than ever. Special offer: This episode features a...
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EP314. Good news from the beauty industry that will make you smile
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
If your newsfeed has felt overwhelmingly negative lately, this episode of the is exactly the antidote you need. In this uplifting episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier takes a step back and reflects on the inspiring people she has interviewed over the years on the podcast. This will leave you with a big smile on your face, so get ready to feel uplifted! Free Resources | | | Socials: |
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EP313. What if your cosmetics could keep forests alive?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
What if your cosmetics could keep forests alive? In this episode of , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier speaks with John Goedschalk, founder and CEO of , about how regenerative sourcing of Amazonian cosmetic ingredients can create real economic value for forest communities – helping make standing forests worth more alive than cut down. Tune in to discover how ethical supply chains, traceable sourcing and natural Amazonian ingredients could reshape the future of sustainable beauty. Special offer for listeners: Head on over to for samples and low-MOQ ingredients. ...
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EP312. Fermentation made our food. Could it shape the future of beauty too?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
For decades, green beauty has leaned heavily on one simple belief – if an ingredient comes from a plant, it must be better. Better for the skin, better for the planet and better for people. But what happens when that comforting narrative starts to unravel? In this episode of , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier explores the deeper story behind fermentation and asks a provocative question: could microbes help reshape the future of the beauty industry? If you're interested in beauty and where its future might lie, this episode is for you. Tune in now! Free Resources...
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EP311. The palm oil alternative that doesn’t rely on trees
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Palm oil is everywhere in cosmetics – but what if it didn’t need to come from trees at all? In the latest episode of her , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Nemailla Bonturi, co-founder and CEO of , an Estonian biotech company developing fermentation-derived oils for cosmetics and personal care that can mimic the properties of palm oil and tropical butter – without plantations, deforestation or seasonal harvests. If you're curious about palm oil, biotech, sustainable beauty, or the next generation of cosmetic ingredients, you need to listen to this! ...
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EP310. Why do some beauty brand founders avoid meeting their customers?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Are modern beauty brand founders accidentally sabotaging their own success by hiding behind their screens? In this thought-provoking episode of , Formula Botanica CEO and host Lorraine Dallmeier challenges one of the most widely accepted assumptions in today’s indie beauty world: that selling online is always the easiest – and smartest – way to grow a beauty brand. Tune in now to find out more! Free Resources | | | Socials: |
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EP309. Could you start a beauty brand with your family?
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
Ever wondered what it's like to build a family-led beauty brand? Then tune in to this episode of , where Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier sits down with mother-daughter duo Angela Gargano and Kathy Griswold, co-founders of , a family-run beauty brand for ultra-sensitive skin. Discover the realities of building a family business, the practical advantages, tensions and emotional dynamics of owning a beauty brand when the relationship comes first and the business second. Free Resources | | | Socials: |
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EP308. The woman who invented the modern beauty industry (and you’ve never heard her name)
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
The modern beauty industry didn’t just happen – it was carefully designed. In this episode of , Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier tells the remarkable story of Helena Rubinstein, the woman who helped invent the beauty industry as we know it today, yet whose name most people no longer recognise. From lab coats and clinical imagery to the idea that beauty needs to look scientific to be trusted, this episode reveals how one brilliant marketer reshaped the way we buy, sell and think about beauty. Tune in now! Free Resources | | | ...
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EP307. Why you don't need to be a chemist to formulate
Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica
If you’ve ever felt that learning to make your own skincare or haircare products is only reserved for people in lab coats, this episode of is about to change everything. In this special episode, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Formula Botanica’s in-house Cosmetic Scientist, Natalie Garwe, to tackle one of the most persistent myths in beauty – that you have to be a chemist to formulate. They break down what you actually need to get started, why you don’t need permission or formal qualifications to begin, and how you can confidently take your first steps into...
info_outlineWhat if the future of beauty didn’t come at the cost of rainforests? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier talks with Alexander van Oord, Chief Commercial Officer at Forestwise, about how wild-harvested illipe nuts are transforming the beauty industry.
Discover how these sustainable ingredients – already used in products by major brands like Lush – help protect forests, support smallholder farmers, and offer a forest-friendly alternative to cocoa butter.
Tune in now to learn about Forestwise's mission to safeguard 100,000 hectares of rainforest, the story behind illipe butter, and how consumers and brands alike can drive real change for people and the planet.
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