Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

Is pig fat the next big thing in beauty?
In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier speaks with Farrow founder Charles Mayfield about lard in skincare, animal fats, regenerative farming, and what this sometimes controversial ingredient means for the future of green beauty.
If you want to understand where the animal fat trend is really heading – and whether pig fat has a place in beauty's future – this is an episode you won't want to miss.
 
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We've been told for years that great skin comes down to the latest breakthrough active – the kind with a name that sounds more like a space mission than a skincare ingredient.
But what if the reason your serum isn't delivering results has nothing to do with missing actives at all? What if the ingredient that outperforms many so-called high-performance actives is already sitting quietly in your formulation, completely overlooked?
Find out what this ingredient is in the latest episode of Green Beauty Conversations.
 
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What does an active ingredient really do for your skin?
In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Dr Jule Lexa Völzke, a skincare scientist at CLR Berlin, to uncover the truth behind these "hero" compounds.
Together, they explore how active ingredients are developed, tested, and why some of the simplest ingredients often outperform trendy actives. You'll also learn why hydration remains the foundation of healthy skin and how marketing can sometimes overhype scientific claims.
If you've ever been overwhelmed by ingredient lists, felt sceptical of skincare trends, or are curious about what actually works, this episode is for you.
 
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For over a century, the beauty industry has told us that cellulite is a flaw. But the truth is that it's completely natural, and over 90% of women have it. So why have we been made to feel insecure? Because that belief fuels a multi-billion-dollar industry.
In this milestone 300th episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, exposes the cellulite myth, reveals the science (or lack thereof) behind treatments, and shows how formulating your own skincare can help you reclaim your confidence and power.
Tune in to rethink beauty, celebrate your skin, and stop buying into lies.
 
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Every day, we drink coffee without a second thought – but few of us actually stop to think about what happens to the grounds left behind.
Globally, 60 million tonnes of spent coffee grounds are discarded every year, most of which end up in landfill, where they release methane. Yet those same grounds are packed with antioxidants, oils, and bioactive compounds with incredible potential for skincare products.
In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier speaks with Cynthia Staats, Business Development Manager at Caffe Inc., a pioneering Dutch company that's transforming coffee waste into high-performance cosmetic ingredients.
Tune in now to learn how your daily cup of coffee could be upcycled into powerful skincare ingredients, and what the future of beauty holds.
 
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