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Formula Botanica Students and Graduates Tell All
Having already expressed my own thoughts on Formula Botanica (here and here), I wanted to get some additional perspectives on the training, as well as how others have experienced the community. I invited the school’s Director, Lorraine Dallmeier, as well as a handful of Formula Botanica students and graduates to share their views on their experiences
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Lorraine Dallmeier Interview: Preservatives in Organic Cosmetics
Lorraine Dallmeier Interview When I became interested in the issue of preservation in cosmetics, I reached out to Formula Botanica Director Lorraine Dallmeier, asking if we could do a brief interview on the topic. Despite her busy schedule, Ms. Dallmeier agreed without hesitation and quickly made time for it. Ms. Dallmeier has a
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May Lindstrom Interview Spectacular!
I am delighted, humbled, and incredibly honored to be able to share my May Lindstrom interview! Known as the skin chef, May Lindstrom has been creating her fresh, natural, and decadent skincare delights since 2011, though her informal experimentation as a formulator began as a young girl in the outdoors. She is a beauty alchemist who
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Sacred Self-Care: Meet Dominique Harris of The Bohemian Collection
I had the delight and privilege of interviewing Dominique Harris, maker of the exquisite, family-run, holistic skin care line The Bohemian Collection (please see my Bohemian Collection review here to find out about a few of their most tempting skin treats) as well as the well-loved natural hair-care line Natty Naturals. Throughout our interview and in
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Apoterra Skincare’s Dominique Caron Solves Your Trickiest Skin Issues
Apoterra Skincare is a small, holistic apothecary that is dedicated to providing cruelty-free skin care that is sustainable and handcrafted in a transparent way. Founder Dominique Caron is a certified herbalist and aromatherapist, and she was inspired to start Apoterra Skincare after hopelessly struggling to find natural, affordable skin care that was effective for her
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Meet the Maker: Dermal Dab Cosmeceuticals
Dermal Dab Cosmeceuticals first came to my attention when I was searching for acne-targeted skin care with an array of specific and somewhat unusual actives (e.g., sea kelp bioferment, saw palmetto, and niacinamide). Dermal Dab was the first company I came across that combined these actives, so my interest was immediately piqued. As I looked
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The Dark Side of Green Beauty: One Formulator’s Take
By Darrell Owens Founder and Formulator of Your Best Face Skincare In my own line, when I look across the range of products I make, the natural ingredients I use (organic when I can source them)…and especially their concentrations, I become frustrated with green-marketed brands out there when I know I make better
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An Exclusive & Heartfelt Interview with Naturallogic Skincare Founder Toni
I am thrilled to be able to introduce you to Toni, the Founder and Formulator of Naturallogic Skincare. Whether you are newly discovering Toni’s line or are a longtime fan, you are in for a treat, as Toni was exceptionally generous in our conversation. I am delighted to be able to share our candid and
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Interview with Dr. Virginia Vega, Vice President of R&D at SENTE Labs
Dr. Virginia Vega is the Vice President of Research and Development at SENTE. She previously worked as the Director of Skin Biology Laboratories and Scientific Communications at SkinMedica, an Allergan Company where she was instrumental in the conceptualization and development of Retinol Complex, Total Defense + Repair, HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator and Lytera 2.0. I wrote her
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Exclusive Interview with Ranavat Botanics Founder Michelle Ranavat
I had the delight of interviewing Michelle Ranavat, founder of the much-anticipated, Ayurvedic-inspired line Ranavat Botanics, launching in August 2017. Rather than selling products, Ranavat Botanics offers a luxurious experience through a Royal Ritual. The Royal Ritual consists of one of their delectable masks (just wait until you read the ingredient blends on these),