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Join Ekta for a conversation about cannabis based skincare with the founders of the emerging new indie brand, Green Bee Botanicals. Kim Howard and Bridget May share their journey of discovering the long unexplained and untapped healing properties of the full cannabis plant and how it led them down a path of discovery driven, and science backed innovation that utilizes the power of the endocannabinoid system of the human body as it pertains to skin health and beyond.
E.299: Greek Grapes May Be The Glow Getters For Obtaining “Santorini Summer” Skin Ft. KORRES
oin us as we interview the master mind behind the Greek Apothecary inspired, cult favorite skincare line, KORRES. Founder Lena Philippou shares age old traditions and the secrets of Greek Beauty that have led to her team’s most recent breakthrough discovery: Santorini Grapes and their Skin Perfecting Potential.
Youth To The People co-founders Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez Interview
Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez talk about their brand journey and how they crafted their iconic skincare line, Youth To The People. Greg and Joe share their vision of true human equality being the inspiration behind their vision as the co-founders of a forward minded, inclusivity driven line.
Igniting a Sustainable Future in Luxury Candle Making with Jonathan Horemans of Boojee
Join us as we light the way with Jonathan Horemans, the innovative mind behind Boojee, in a conversation that will illuminate the intersection of luxury and sustainability in candle making. Discover how Jonathan's leap from crafting shoes to creating a candle brand is igniting a transformation in the industry. We delve into the heart of Boojee's mission – to offer an opulent fragrance experience minus the environmental guilt. With their refillable candle model, Boojee is casting a flame on the importance of sustainability, challenging the norm of single-use luxury and opening our senses to a world where indulgence doesn't come at the expense of our planet.
E.314: Fragrance Friday Featuring Anecdote Candles
Have you ever set fire to a candle and have it immediately transform you to another place or memory? Or maybe it’s introduced a whole new mood to your day? At Anecdote, CEO and Founder Julie Maskulka makes fragrance a conversation piece. Inspired by personal recollections and cultural trends, each candle is an everyday luxury designed to remind us of stories worth sharing. Emerging candle company, Anecdote Candles is seeing tremendous growth year over year challenging the industry norms and leading with what they feel is the most important element and it’s not just the scent…
Formula Botanica CEO, Lorraine Dallmeier
CEO of Formula Botanica, Lorraine Dallmeier, shares her vision for her company and the overarching goal of providing meaningful education about green beauty formulation to budding and established beauty industry entrepreneurs globally.
E.360: BOHĒME Is Reinventing The Luxury Category of Candles
In this Fragrance Friday special we sat down with the founder of BOHĒME, Sadaf Kherani as the discussion brings up the need for the candle niche of fragrance to differentiate between craftsmanship and luxury vs everything else in the category. Sadaf’s brand is a beautiful testament to the global Woman consumer who enjoys scents that remind her of the beautiful scents from all of her most beloved travels and international experiences with fragrance and memory.
E.330: Miami Beach Bum Exclusive Launch Feature
In this episode Ekta chats with the founder of the body care line, Miami Beach Bum! Join us for a conversation all about body positivity and care. Miami Beach Bum was born from a problem that arose during Di Pietro’s self-care ritual. Constantly in the ocean and in a wet bathing suit, she developed folliculitis rashes on her bum. Unable to find an existing solution that was safe, effective and up to her standards of clean and environmentally conscious, she got to work using her background in green chemistry to formulate an oregano cream, now known as the “Bum + Body Cream”.Bum + Body Cream’s innovative formula targets your skin’s natural ecosystem, bringing the bacteria, yeast and fungi that make up your skin microbiome, back into homeostasis.
E.385: Formulating Skincare That Merits Praise ft. MERIT Beauty’s SVP of Innovation and Growth
Join us for a phenomenal discussion with the lovely Aila Morin, SVP of MERIT’s Growth, Brand & Innovation. Aila shares the evolution of the minimalism inspired line from being makeup dominant, towards an active presence in the realm of skincare. MERIT has taken the spotlight with their latest launch being their debut skin product , “Great Skin™ Instant Glow Serum.” Aila explains the difference between creating skincare for the true minimalist and the challenges and discoveries that allowed the brand to express their underlying DNA in the skin space without compromising on science.
Discover How Novi Connect is Transforming Beauty with Ingredient Transparency
In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav chats with Yashi Shrestha, co-founder and Head of Chemistry and Sustainability at Novi Connect, to discuss the crucial topics of ingredient transparency and sustainability in beauty. Yashi shares her journey from Nepal to the U.S., where her passion for green chemistry led her to create a platform that helps brands and consumers make more eco-conscious choices.