Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

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EP262. Why keeping your beauty brand small is an option Apr 24, 2025

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You don't need to scale your beauty brand internationally for it to be successful. In fact, keeping it small is an option.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – explores something we don't talk about enough in the beauty industry: the option to not scale.

Listen to this episode and discover why keeping your beauty brand small might be the best decision for you and your business!

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP261. From kitchen formulations to global success – The journey of Flower & Spice Apr 17, 2025

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Starting a beauty brand is one thing – scaling it internationally is another challenge entirely.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – is joined by Karmen Novak, founder of Flower and Spice, who shares how she turned her passion for botanical skincare into a thriving global brand.

What began as a kitchen experiment quickly evolved into an international business. Karmen shares how she tackled the challenges of distribution, investment, and branding, all while expanding into one of the world's most competitive beauty markets – China.

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP260. The ethical dilemma of travel minis Apr 10, 2025

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Travel minis may seem like a small luxury, but their impact on the planet is anything but tiny. Every year, billions of these single-use plastic bottles are produced, used, and discarded – contributing to a staggering waste problem. So why do they still exist?

In this episode, Formula Botanica CEO and Green B eauty Conversations host Lorraine Dallmeier uncovers the ethical dilemma of travel minis. She explores the hospitality industry's reliance on them, the challenges of replacing them with sustainable alternatives, and whether luxury and sustainability can truly coexist.

With some hotels and regions already banning plastic minis, is it time for the beauty and travel industries to rethink their approach? And as consumers, how can we push for change? Tune in to find out!

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP259. The sustainability of travel beauty Apr 03, 2025

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Travelling is one of life's greatest pleasures, but have you ever thought about the environmental impact of your beauty routine when you're on the move?

From single-use hotel toiletries to travel minis and confiscated airport cosmetics, travel beauty waste is a massive issue – and few people are talking about it.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist and CEO of Formula Botanica, is joined by Andrea Endres, a beauty and travel sustainability expert.

Together, they unpack the staggering amount of waste generated by travel beauty and explore practical solutions. Tune in now!

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP258. Why the premium beauty market needs to embrace minimalism Mar 27, 2025

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Is luxury beauty finally moving away from excess?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, explores how minimalism is redefining premium beauty.

Consumers are no longer impressed by overcomplicated routines and excessive packaging. Instead, they're demanding high-performance, multifunctional products that deliver results without the waste.

But is the beauty industry keeping up with this shift, or is it still clinging to outdated ideas of luxury? Find out in this episode!

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP257. Meet the solid brand disrupting beauty norms Mar 20, 2025

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What if your beauty routine was part of the problem – and the solution?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, speaks with Sira Naidu, co-founder of Disruptor London, a bold brand redefining beauty norms with innovative, multi-tasking solid formulations.

Disruptor London is tackling overconsumption, plastic waste, and water scarcity while delivering high-performance hair and skincare solutions.

Listen now to hear how Disruptor London is redefining sustainable beauty and why solid beauty could be the future of beauty.

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP256. The untold stories behind your beauty ingredients Mar 13, 2025

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Have you ever stopped to wonder about the story behind your beauty products and their ingredients? Most of us don't think twice when picking up a product off the shelf, but what if we did?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – dives into the untold stories behind your beauty ingredients.

Tune in now to hear why transparency and ethical supply chains matter, and how you can help set new standards for the beauty industry.

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP255. How moringa oil is helping one Amazonian community protect its future Mar 06, 2025

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Have you ever stopped to consider where the ingredients in your beauty products come from? Behind every bottle of oil or jar of cream lies a story – one that often goes untold.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – is joined by Chloé Vallée, co-founder of Primegreen, a social enterprise transforming how the beauty industry sources its ingredients.

Tune in now to learn about the social and environmental impact of sustainable farming for ingredients like moringa, the challenges and rewards of working with local growers, and how telling stories can inspire change across the beauty industry.

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP254. Are beauty brands really as green as they say they are? Feb 27, 2025

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When was the last time you read a beauty brand's sustainability report? If your answer is "never," you're not alone.

Sustainability reports are often buried on company websites, obscured by glossy marketing materials that feel more like a promotional brochure than a genuine disclosure of progress.

But what if you could look behind the curtain and examine what these brands are really doing for the planet? Now you can.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, dives deep into the truth behind beauty brand sustainability reports. Tune in now.

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Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube

Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

EP253. How to evolve a beauty brand without losing your values Feb 20, 2025

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Can a beauty brand grow, innovate, and achieve international success without compromising its core values?

That's the question Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, asks in this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations.

Lorraine is joined by Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty. Together, they explore how Laura built a globally successful beauty brand while staying true to its sustainability and ethical values.

Whether you're an indie entrepreneur or simply passionate about the beauty industry, this episode is for you.

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Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube

Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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