episode-header-image

Sep 2024

7m 40s

EP230. Human rights abuses in cosmetics

FORMULA BOTANICA

About this episode

In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, delves into the hidden human rights abuses in the cosmetics industry.

Discover the shocking realities of child labour in Egyptian jasmine fields and slave-like conditions in Brazilian carnauba wax production.

Join host Lorraine Dallmeier as she exposes these dark truths and discusses how transparency and ethical sourcing can drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode that will make you rethink your beauty products.

Listen now!

Free Resources

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

Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Up next

EP277. Meet the beauty entrepreneur who bootstrapped her way into 1,000 Walmart stores

What does success really look like for a beauty entrepreneur? In an industry that often celebrates rapid growth, aggressive fundraising, and influencer-heavy marketing, there’s a quieter, more sustainable path – one that values creative control, profitability, and long-term impac ... Show More

EP276. Efficacy at all costs – The beauty standard we need to rethink

Everywhere you turn in beauty, you get the same message: results, results, results. Products promise to brighten, firm, and smooth – fast. But what happens when efficacy becomes the only measure of a product’s worth? In this thought-provoking solo episode of Green Beauty Conversa ... Show More

EP275. Meet the ingredient supplier championing dirty beauty

Have you heard the news? Clean beauty is out. Dirty beauty is in. This week on Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica, speaks with Stephen Smith, the regenerative entrepreneur behind Nuturn – a pioneering ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

How Toxic Beauty Drains Your Energy & Immunity with Diane Kazer

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com/jockers and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% of ... Show More

164: Beauty habits to stick to & quit | esthetician Natasha Glasgow

“I think it's also important to distinguish the difference between appearance and beauty. Those are two very separate things,” says esthetician and beauty curator Natasha Glasgow. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Glasgow ... Show More

Beauty IQ Expert | Ep 239: Things You Didn't Know Were Ageing Your Skin

We’re all for ageing, but we get it if you want to postpone some of the side effects acquired while living a long and full life! In this week’s ep, Tegan and Sadaf take you through the things you didn’t know were ageing your skin and the simple changes you can make to slow down t ... Show More

"Holy Sh*t, We're Being Lied To": Huda Kattan, CEO of Huda Beauty, Speaks Out

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com If you’ve followed Mehdi’s career, you know he’s interviewed heads of state, members of Congress, homicidal mercenaries, and even terrorists. But this may be Mehdi’s most intimidating guest yet — Huda Kattan ... Show More

Life As A Beauty Influencer (PR Packages vs Real Recommendations)

Great news: it's never too late to start creating content online! But there are plenty of traps and pitfalls that can trip you up on the way. That's why we're here to spill our beauty content creation secrets that we wish we knew sooner. And, we share our biggest beauty regrets—t ... Show More

💋Un-Sexy Beauty Products💋

Join beauty experts and sisters Jayme Jo & Jessie Massoud each week as they tackle the latest makeup trends, level up your skincare knowledge, and share their best beauty tips to have you looking and feeling your best every single day. In today's episode, we discuss the viral vi ... Show More

Deepica Mutyala, Founder of Live Tinted: Changing Beauty Standards, Imposter Syndrome as a CEO, Investing in Community, & More

On today’s episode I am speaking with the founder of Live Tinted, Deepica Mutyala. We begin by discussing the challenges we both faced in our early childhood with beauty standards as brown girls. The lack of inclusion for brown women especially in the beauty category is what then ... Show More

What does clean beauty ACTUALLY mean? With Judy Daghestani

Welcome to #TME! ✨ It’s 2025, and we’re stepping into a new era of health and wellness! In this episode, I’m diving into the fascinating world of clean and organic beauty with Judy Daghestani, Co-Founder of Laurus Organics—a premium wellness distributor of organic skincare in Dub ... Show More

Changing the Makeup Industry ft. Rea Ann Silva

Rea Ann Silva, the creator of the Beautyblender makeup application sponge and the founder and CEO of the Beautyblender company, joins us today to share the story behind the iconic Beautyblender. She discusses the inspiration behind the product, how she revolutionized the makeup i ... Show More

Bronzers, Body Oils & Beauty Expert Advice: How to Achieve the Ultimate Summer Glow with the Badass Women of Breaking Beauty

Today we are summer proofing our vanities with beauty experts, Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins from Breaking Beauty. We’re sharing our must-have beauty products to thrive this summer. Get ready for discussions on the top concealers, the best cream blush and how to get the perfect hyd ... Show More

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami