Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

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  EP329. How to sell a million jars of skincare 06.08.2026 36min

  Most indie beauty brands launch with a Shopify store, post a few times on Instagram, and wait for the sales to come. They don't. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier talks to Line Pevik, Head of Brand at Frøya Organics, a Norwegian skincare brand built on Arctic botanicals that has sold over a million jars directly to customers worldwide. Line walks through the retargeting strategy, the 60-day guarantee system that doubles as a before-and-after content machine, and what it actually takes to scale production when demand goes global. If you are building a beauty brand and wondering why your online sales are not where you want them to be, this episode shows you exactly what the gap looks like. Use code GREENBEAUTY15 for 15% off your first order at froyaorganics.com. Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP328. The beauty industry keeps renaming the same problem. And you're paying for it. 30.07.2026 9min

  The beauty industry has always invented new problems for you to solve. What's changed is how fast it can now name them, package them, and sell them back to you. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier runs through the full list of trending skincare terms, from skin cycling to skin flooding to overstimulated skin, separates the ones with real clinical backing from the ones built purely to shift product, and asks what any of us can actually do about it. If you have ever bought something because a term on TikTok made you feel like your skin had a problem you did not know about, 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
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  EP327. Meet the formulator who thinks your serum is too busy 23.07.2026 23min

  What if the problem with your skincare routine has nothing to do with the products you're using, and everything to do with how many ingredients your skin is being asked to process at once? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier talks to Nicole Spangenberg, founder and formulator behind waterless skincare brand TSORI, about the concept of overstimulated skin and the formulation philosophy she has built around reducing total ingredient input. If your skin has become reactive and you cannot work out why, this episode is worth your time. Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP326. Have we been wrong all along about "natural" vs "synthetic"? 16.07.2026 10min

  The beauty industry has spent decades arguing about natural versus synthetic ingredients. Most of that argument, Lorraine Dallmeier has long suspected, is about marketing rather than science. A carbon atom doesn't remember where it came from. But in this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, something shifts. Following her recent interview with Vikram Pandit of Phycus Biotechnologies, Lorraine asks whether published irritation data on fermentation-derived glycolic acid might finally give the natural versus synthetic debate a scientific footing it has never had before. If you listened to episode 325 and want to know what Lorraine actually made of it, start here. Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP325. The 100-year old secret behind your favourite skincare ingredient 09.07.2026 25min

  Glycolic acid has been made the same way since the 1930s. The process starts with formaldehyde. Most formulators have never questioned it, and most beauty shoppers have never heard about it. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier sits down with Vikram Pandit, co-founder and CEO of Phycus Biotechnologies, to discuss the world's first commercially available fermentation-derived glycolic acid, and what published irritation data might mean for every formulator working with alpha-hydroxy acids. If you've ever used a glycolic product and assumed the source didn't matter, this episode is worth your time. Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP324. Why beauty packaging is always the last thought and the biggest problem 02.07.2026 8min

  Beauty packaging is one of the most expensive mistakes an indie brand founder can make. And yet most brands still treat it as an afterthought. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier unpicks why leaving packaging decisions to the last minute costs brands far more than money, and why some of the most well-intentioned choices, from dark violet glass to biopolymers made from sugarcane, may not be as lower-impact as they appear. If you've ever chosen your packaging based on how it looks rather than what happens to it when it's empty, 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
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  EP323. Beauty brands think about packaging last. Here's why that's a problem. 25.06.2026 33min

  Picture this: you've chosen your materials, researched your options and invested in what you believe is eco packaging for your beauty products. But what if it's not as sustainable as it seems? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Jerome Fraillon, founder and CEO of Alder Packaging, to unpack the hidden realities behind packaging decisions in the beauty industry and so-called "sustainable" packaging materials. What Jerome says will probably shock you, and you'll never see eco packaging in the same light again. 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  
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  EP322. What the hair loss industry isn't telling you 18.06.2026 10min

  Hair loss is one of the most searched beauty concerns online – and yet, much of what you're being told about it simply doesn't hold up. In this thought-provoking and vulnerable episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier pulls back the curtain on the hair loss industry – opening up about her own hair loss experience – and reveals why so many products, trends and viral TikTok remedies may not be giving you the full picture. If you've ever found yourself scrolling late at night, adding so-called 'miracle' hair-growth solutions to your basket, 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
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  EP321. What a hair loss specialist wants you to know before you buy your next product 11.06.2026 36min

  Hair loss is far more common in women than we often realise – yet it often remains misunderstood, under-discussed, and frequently mis-sold through quick-fix products. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by trichologist Chloe Heyworth, founder of Micro Artistry, to explore what really lies behind hair loss and why a personalised, evidence-led approach matters. 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
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  EP320. Why doesn't the beauty industry have to tell you this? 04.06.2026 7min

  What if you discovered that a significant portion of the beauty products you use every day could be rooted in fossil fuels – and no one is required to tell you? In this thought-provoking episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier challenges one of the biggest blind spots in the beauty industry: transparency around petrochemical dependency. It's a question that most formulators, brands and consumers have never even considered – and once you hear it, you won't be able to ignore it. 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
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  EP319. Your skincare is made from fossil fuels 28.05.2026 35min

  Did you know that most of the most celebrated active ingredients in your skincare are actually derived from petrochemicals? In this week's eye-opening episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Chris Valencius, Chief Marketing Officer at Evolved by Nature, to uncover the uncomfortable truth about fossil fuels in skincare and how deeply embedded they are in the beauty industry. Luckily, there are solutions. Tune in now to discover how biotechnology and upcycled silk proteins are opening up a new frontier of high-performance, sustainable ingredients designed to replace legacy ingredients and reshape the future of skincare. Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  
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  EP318. Why does natural skincare have to be white? 21.05.2026 12min

  What if everything you thought you knew about natural skincare was… wrong? Picture the most luxurious skincare product you can imagine – a weighty glass jar, minimalist branding, a premium price tag. Now ask yourself: what colour is it? If your answer is white or cream, you're not alone – but this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations challenges exactly why that assumption exists, and what it might be costing us. 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
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  EP317. He turned coffee waste into skincare. The industry said it was the wrong colour 14.05.2026 30min

  The beauty industry says it wants to go natural – but does it really mean it? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Alejandro Franco of Kaffe Bueno to explore the contradiction at the heart of beauty, where brands champion plant-based ingredients, yet reject their natural colour, scent and texture. Alejandro shares why the industry needs to change its relationship to natural ingredients, and also how he built the world's first coffee biorefinery, transforming coffee waste into high-performance skincare ingredients.  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
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  EP316. Why did the Body Shop fail but this Formula Botanica graduate didn't? (the answer will surprise you) 07.05.2026 12min

  What happens when a brand loses its purpose – and what happens when a founder refuses to let go? In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, 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 Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram      
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  EP315. Meet the woman trying to save butterflies with skincare 30.04.2026 33min

  Could skincare help save butterflies? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Chris Amendt, founder of Native Monarchs and Monarch Botanika, 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 conservation-first giveaway for listeners. One lucky listener will receive a Monarch Botanika Facial Care Kit as a special thank-you for donations to Native Monarchs. Head on over to Monarch Botanika to find out more!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP314. Good news from the beauty industry that will make you smile 23.04.2026 10min

  If your newsfeed has felt overwhelmingly negative lately, this episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast 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 Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram  
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  EP313. What if your cosmetics could keep forests alive? 16.04.2026 33min

  What if your cosmetics could keep forests alive? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier speaks with John Goedschalk, founder and CEO of BioTara, 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 BioTara's express shop for samples and low-MOQ ingredients.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP312. Fermentation made our food. Could it shape the future of beauty too? 09.04.2026 8min

  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 Green Beauty Conversations, 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 Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP311. The palm oil alternative that doesn't rely on trees 02.04.2026 28min

  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 Green Beauty Conversations podcast, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier is joined by Nemailla Bonturi, co-founder and CEO of ÄIO, 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!   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram
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  EP310. Why do some beauty brand founders avoid meeting their customers? 26.03.2026 9min

  Are modern beauty brand founders accidentally sabotaging their own success by hiding behind their screens? In this thought-provoking episode of Green Beauty Conversations, 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 Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram