Podcast 275: Meet the ingredient supplier championing dirty beauty
Discover the power of dirty beauty with Stephen Smith, founder of Nuturn, in this insightful episode of Green Beauty Conversations.| Formula Botanica
When we talk about launching a beauty brand, we often focus on the front-facing story – the founder’s mission, the branding, the formulation journey. But behind every successful product lies a quiet powerhouse: the contract manufacturer. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier lifts the lid on what really happens behind the scenes at a […]| Formula Botanica
Updated: 19.08.25 Have you ever added herbs to your haircare formulations? If not, you’re seriously missing out. Botanicals have been used for thousands of years to promote healthy and shiny hair, and they are still used in haircare formulations to this day in the form of oils, powders, glycerites, macerates, hydrosols, and more. In fact, herbs are trendier than ever, […]| Formula Botanica
What if the thing holding your indie beauty brand back wasn’t failure – but success? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier explores why, for many indie beauty founders, achieving success feels more terrifying than falling short. We often talk about fear of failure, but rarely do we acknowledge that fear of success can be just as […]| Formula Botanica
Have you noticed how many skincare and haircare products have ‘ceramides’ written on their labels? From barrier-repair creams to bond-building shampoos, ceramides are everywhere right now – and for good reason. These powerful lipids, which are naturally present in our skin, have become the go-to ingredient for supporting skin barrier health, boosting hydration, and promoting healthy-looking skin. But what exactly […]| Formula Botanica
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 impact over flashy headlines. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica […]| Formula Botanica
Tallow is everywhere right now. From TikTok to Instagram to YouTube to DIY blog posts, it’s the latest skincare trend everyone’s talking about. Influencers can’t seem to get enough of it, telling everyone to use it on their faces, and brands are racing to launch tallow-based products. Some people claim it’s the ultimate skin healer. Others find the idea of […]| Formula Botanica
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 Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO, Biologist, and Chartered Environmentalist Lorraine Dallmeier invites us to rethink one of the […]| Formula Botanica
Make this easy formulation for a hair and scalp oil with revitalising rosemary and 8 nourishing botanical oils for healthy, luscious locks.| Formula Botanica
Discover the power of dirty beauty with Stephen Smith, founder of Nuturn, in this insightful episode of Green Beauty Conversations.| Formula Botanica
Ready to take your beauty brand from kitchen to lab? Watch our interview with Lucy Poole for insider tips on scaling with a contract manufacturer.| Formula Botanica
As part of our research for the relaunch of our Advanced Diploma in Organic Cosmetic Science, the Formula Botanica team visited Mayfield Labs, a leading| Formula Botanica
Tired of lumpy gels? Learn 5 simple ways to prevent clumps in your natural gel formulations and create smooth gels every time.| Formula Botanica
Discover how to make a gentle and luxurious 2-in-1 avocado cleansing milk and mask perfect for dry and sensitive skin.| Formula Botanica
In part 3 of her sustainability series, Lorraine Dallmeier asks a radical question: can beauty ever be sustainable if it’s built on self-loathing?| Formula Botanica
Read about some of our Formula Botanica student and graduate successes in 2025. Can you spot your name on the list?| Formula Botanica
Listen to Episode 3 in Formula Botanica's Green Beauty Conversations podcast, in which Gemma and Lorraine discuss the global cosmetics regulations and how you can become compliant wherever you sell in the world. And hear Lorraine's 8-step checklist for becoming compliant!| Formula Botanica
Author Archive for: priscilla| Formula Botanica
Has sustainable beauty lost its meaning? In episode 2 of her four-part series, Lorraine Dallmeier explores the definition of the word "sustainable".| Formula Botanica
Ever struggled with white streaks or foaming when applying a cream or lotion? Try these simple tips to prevent soaping in your natural emulsions!| Formula Botanica
Is sustainability in beauty brands just clever marketing? Find out the truth in this episode of Green Beauty Conversations!| Formula Botanica
We are the leading online teaching institution for organic formulation and indie beauty entrepreneurship and we are on a mission to teach the world to| Formula Botanica
Why should you undertake stability testing for your cosmetic formulations? Simple: if you don't, you run the risk of damaging your products, your reputation and your brand. Read our article on the 3 reasons why all skincare formulations must undergo stability testing.| Formula Botanica
Learn all about surfactants in this post. Explore the top 5 recommended surfactants and choose the best one for your natural formulations.| Formula Botanica
Everything the natural formulator needs to know about INCI for cosmetic ingredients including top FAQs and the grey areas of INCI explained.| Formula Botanica
We look at the vegan cosmetics market and share our top tips for creating successful vegan formulations as well as sharing a bonus cleansing oil formula.| Formula Botanica
Do know how to read cosmetic ingredient safety data sheets? We have you covered so you can research ingredients well and formulate safely.| Formula Botanica
Curious about the difference between squalene and squalane? Our formulator's guide breaks it down for you, complete with a serum formulation.| Formula Botanica
Want to disperse essential oils into a gum or water-based natural cosmetic product? You need a natural solubiliser - follow our tutorial on how to use one.| Formula Botanica
When you subscribe or enrol with Formula Botanica, your data is held securely and we comply with the law. This Privacy Policy sets out exactly how we protect, use, store, access and retain your data. For any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.| Formula Botanica
What caused the Liz Earle recall of 15,000 cleansers from the market, because of high concentrations of Enterobacter bacteria?| Formula Botanica
Lorraine is our award-winning CEO, as well as a biologist and Chartered Environmentalist. She was voted the most influential person in natural beauty for 2020| Formula Botanica
If you work with natural ingredients, you need to start paying much more attention to your formulation's pH to ensure your product remains stable.| Formula Botanica
Ever seen a formulation on the market and not been able to figure out how it's preserved? You're not alone, we receive the question "how is this formulation preserved?" frequently from Formula Botanica students. Read our article to learn the only 2 answers to this question.| Formula Botanica
Read our 16 points to consider when you want to choose the right natural preservative for your organic skincare and cosmetic formulations.| Formula Botanica
People can be killed by cosmetics. We report on potential side effects of skincare products and the critical need for their safe preservation.| Formula Botanica
Large ingredients manufacturers supply unpreserved hydrosols. Retailers then repackage and sell them to you - are you buying contaminated hydrosols?| Formula Botanica
Do you know how to spot the signs of cosmetic product instability? How do you ensure that your formulations remain stable during their use?| Formula Botanica
Discover our award-winning online formulation and business courses and take our handy quiz to find out which one is best for your needs| Formula Botanica
Natural cosmetic waxes are versatile and favourite anhydrous natural skincare ingredients. Our guide compares 6 waxes' performance, function and feel.| Formula Botanica
Learn how to make a natural shampoo with stimulating mint and rosemary and nourishing, protective active ingredients in this DIY haircare formula.| Formula Botanica
Looking for information on how to make a pre shampoo? Learn how to use and formulate a pre shampoo today!| Formula Botanica
Out of all cosmetic ingredients available to you as a natural and organic skincare formulator, preservatives and emulsifiers are probably the least exciting ones. Let’s be fair, it’s easier to get excited by all the wonderful cold pressed plant oils, or botanical extracts, or fragrant hydrosols. Preservatives and emulsifiers are, however, so important that whenever something goes wrong with your formulation that […]| Formula Botanica
Follow our formulation framework for making an organic natural hair conditioner, looking at the conditioning base, and active and functional ingredients.| Formula Botanica
With beauty consumers demanding ever greater transparency in skincare brands' supply chains, we've tips on how to source sustainable botanical ingredients. Read more today!| Formula Botanica
Formula Botanica is the accredited online Organic Cosmetic Formulation School.| Formula Botanica
Work with innovative plant-based and vegan waxes in your organic cosmetic formulations. We run through 6 vegan waxes in detail in this blog post.| Formula Botanica
Lorraine discusses the impact of a greenwashing ban on the beauty industry and what the future might look like.| Formula Botanica
Maggie Spicer of Source Beauty joins Lorraine Dallmeier to discuss beauty sustainability claims and developing a sustainability strategy.| Formula Botanica
Children using anti-ageing skincare with active ingredients like retinol. How will that impact young skin? What needs to change?| Formula Botanica
Seaweed never ceases to surprise as a source of sustainable ingredients. We talk to Macro Oceans which turns seaweed bioactives into skincare.| Formula Botanica
An essential guide to natural preservatives in skincare. Learn how to choose and use the right natural preservatives for your formulations.| Formula Botanica
