Green Beauty Conversations By Formula Botanica | Organic & Natural Skincare | Cosmetic Formulation | Indie Beauty Business

What if some of the most hyped innovations in sustainable beauty – dissolvable sheet masks, waterless shampoos, wild-harvested botanicals – are unintentionally part of the problem? In this powerful solo episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO, Biologist, and Chartered Environmentalist Lorraine Dallmeier kicks off a bold four-part podcast series challenging everything we think we know about sustainable beauty. Drawing on seven years of expert interviews and hundreds of insights from the global cosmetics sector, Lorraine exposes one of the industry’s most uncomfortable truths: clever isn’t always the same as sustainable.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

Right now, we're facing an impossible moment in beauty. Brands are under pressure to create fully recyclable packaging. Consumers are expected to recycle correctly, often with confusing or incomplete information. And regulators are pushing for urgent change, without enough funding or infrastructure in place to support it. Everyone is trying, but the system isn’t ready, and no one is winning. In this week’s Green Beauty Conversations episode, host Lorraine Dallmeier, biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and CEO of Formula Botanica, breaks down the messy and confusing state of recycling in the beauty industry. If you’ve ever stood in front of a recycling bin unsure of what to do or felt frustrated by the mixed messages around sustainable packaging, this episode is a must-listen.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

Packaging is about to get a whole lot pricier for beauty brands, and it’s not just a minor cost increase. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica – is joined by Renata Daudt, Director and Principal Consultant at AWEN Packaging Consulting, and a globally experienced chemical engineer, to discuss the new packaging regulations and considerations for beauty brands. Together, they break down the new regulations, from mono-material mandates to reporting obligations, and reveal the most overlooked packaging pitfalls that could cost your brand money and credibility. Tune in to learn why now is the time to futureproof your beauty packaging before regulators and fees catch you off guard.    Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

Is your favourite beauty brand walking the talk on sustainability, or just selling a story? Last week on the podcast, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica – talked to Carly Snider of the Pact Collective, and Carly dropped a truth bomb: in many beauty brands, sustainability sits under the marketing department. Not operations. Not product development. Not supply chain. Marketing. And in this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine unpacks why this matters more than you realise and how it impacts every conscious consumer and ethical beauty entrepreneur. Tune in now!    Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

The beauty industry has a packaging problem – and it's much bigger than you think. But how do we fix a system that was never built for circularity? And who’s actually stepping up to tackle the problem? Join Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica – in this exclusive episode of Green Beauty Conversations as she speaks with Carly Snider, Executive Director of Pact Collective – a nonprofit collective uniting the beauty industry to reduce packaging waste and drive toward circular solutions. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens to your beauty empties after you drop them in the bin, this episode is for you.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Every month, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are thrown away. They end up in landfills, incinerators, or our oceans, yet the conversation around sustainable packaging rarely includes oral care. We’ve seen sustainability discussions reshape skincare, makeup, and haircare, but why is toothpaste still stuck in the past? Why aren’t we demanding change from the big brands dominating supermarket shelves? Listen to this Green Beauty Conversations episode to find out more!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

What if everything you thought you knew about toothpaste was wrong? For decades, we’ve been told that toothpaste is the key to healthy, happy teeth. But what if the very thing you rely on for oral care was doing more harm than good? Join Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica – as she talks with Axel Kaiser, the man behind Denttabs, the first and most researched toothpaste tablets in the world. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Axel shares his journey in revolutionising oral care, the surprising health and environmental benefits of toothpaste tablets, and what the toothpaste industry doesn’t want you to know. Tune in now!    Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram    

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.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  

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 Beauty 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!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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.     Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Imagine starting a beauty brand with no financial backing, formal training, or industry guidance—armed only with determination and a dream. This is the story of Elizabeth Arden, who transformed her kitchen-made creams into one of the most iconic beauty empires of all time. But it’s also the story of so many modern-day indie beauty entrepreneurs. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica explores the parallels between Elizabeth Arden’s legacy and today’s indie beauty movement. Tune in now to discover 8 powerful lessons every indie beauty entrepreneur needs to know to build a purpose-driven, impactful brand.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Elizabeth Arden is one of the most iconic figures in the beauty industry, known for building a global empire from modest beginnings. Her remarkable journey is a testament to vision, innovation, and determination—and surprisingly mirrors the path of many modern-day indie beauty entrepreneurs. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica, sits down with Professor Stacy Cordery to explore the life of this pioneering entrepreneur. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss! And for a deeper dive into Elizabeth Arden's extraordinary story, make sure to grab a copy of Stacy's book, "Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire."   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Are beauty retailers crossing the line with their self-imposed standards, or are they stepping in to fill a much-needed regulatory gap? That's what Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, sets to find out in this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations. Do you see this shift as a win for transparency, or does it make shopping for beauty products even more confusing? Tune in and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram