Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

Feeling the pull to start your own skincare or haircare brand? This week on Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier reveals why 2026 could be the year you stop watching from the sidelines and start creating something truly meaningful. The beauty industry doesn't need another celebrity-backed product – it needs honest, passionate, purpose-driven brands like yours. If you've ever dreamed of creating your own beauty products or building a brand that reflects your values, this episode is your sign to finally say "yes". Tune in now! Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram    

In the beauty industry, success is often measured by landing big retailers, securing investment, or building a large team. But what if some of the most resilient and values-driven indie beauty brands thrive precisely because they reject that model? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier sits down with Kristina Dunn, founder and formulator of RUA, to explore what it truly means to grow an indie beauty brand on your own terms – without Sephora, investors, or anyone else steering the ship. Tune in now to find out more!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

You might not have noticed it yet, but there's a new word quietly taking over the beauty and wellness industries: longevity. It's showing up everywhere, from skincare marketing, supplements, blue zone diets, to so-called anti-zombie-cell serums (yes, you've read that right!). And while it sounds scientific, serious, and self-caring, longevity might just be the beauty industry's cleverest rebrand yet. Tune in to this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations to find out more about how the beauty industry is quietly rebranding the term "anti-ageing".     Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Has vitamin C finally met its match? In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, explores whether the beauty industry's favourite antioxidant could soon be dethroned. Lorraine is joined by Charlotte Julien, Formula Botanica graduate and founder of Edelweiss Creation (formerly known as éméo consulting, as referenced in the episode), who also worked with Swiss biotech pioneer Gaia Tech. Together, Lorraine and Charlotte discuss hydroxytyrosol – a powerful, upcycled antioxidant extracted from olive waste that early studies show may outperform vitamin C in both potency and stability. Find out more about it now!   Special offer for listeners: Use code 'BOTANICA' to get €10.00 off all orders on Gaia Tech and 10% off on any consultancy fees with Charlotte   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

Beauty thrives on adjectives – and the cosmetics industry knows exactly how to use them. Walk into any beauty store and you'll see words like "nourish", "revitalise", "transform" and "illuminate" designed to spark emotional reactions. But more often than not, that reaction is insecurity. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier argues that it's time for a radical rethink and proposes a radical proposal: adding a seventh criterion to Europe's cosmetic claims regulations – one that respects human dignity. Tune in now to find out what it's all about!    Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram