Explore how Timeless Skin Care is Revolutionizing Affordable Beauty While Maintaining Efficacy

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, we welcomed Veronica Pedersen, CEO of Timeless Skin Care, for a captivating discussion about the brand’s journey, innovative products, and commitment to affordable, high-quality skincare. Veronica shared how Timeless was founded in 2008 by her and her husband to provide clean, effective, and affordable skincare solutions. This mission was driven by the economic challenges of the time and a growing awareness of ingredient transparency.

Sahar Rohani, Co-Founder of SOSHE Beauty

SOSHE Beauty Co-Founder, Sahar Rohani, shares the incredible vision and inspired dedication behind the brand’s first launch: Refillable Mascara. Sahar goes into the ethos of the sustainability driven, technology forward line and shares immense insight into the true white space in the emerging areas of the beauty industry (clean beauty, sustainability, accessibility) without compromising product quality and integrity.

Chris Young, Head of Sustainability and Co-Founder of Circumference Skincare

Chris Young, co-founder and head of sustainability for the up and coming line, Circumference, discusses the brand’s journey towards creating efficacious yet sustainable products that are catered to everyone. Chris has a background in fashion and has carried his experience into the design of the line’s aesthetics.

Nina Zilka and David Krause, founders of Alder New York

Nina Zilka and David Krause, cofounders of Alder New York skincare, talk about their transition from fashion to beauty and how they used their background in another industry to create their sustainability forward and accessible line. Nina and David provide advice for new entrepreneurs.

Shaping Skincare's Sustainability History with BABOR Co-CEO, Tim Waller

Join us for an insightful conversation with Tim Waller, co-CEO of BABOR Beauty Group, a trailblazer in the skincare industry that has been innovating for over 70 years. Tim guides us on a captivating journey through the brand's rich history; revealing how its biochemist founder Dr Michael Babor, patented skincare techniques such as the oil cleanser and single-dose ampoules. We also get a first look into the multi million dollar facility the company has been building for over a decade that is taking sustainability efforts to the next level, and is providing a beacon for other brands to look to when understanding the importance of being carbon neutral in the industry.

Rekindling The Need For Efficacy In Skincare Products Featuring KINSHIP

In this episode we sat down with the cofounder of the emerging brand, Kinship. Kinship is rooted in the philosophy that good skincare does not have to compromise on major pillars such as true efficacy and results while simultaneously maintaining sustainability and accessibility.

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.

Amanda McIntosh, CEO of Take My Face Off

Amand’s goes into her vision of promoting sustainability in beauty and really minimizing the reuse of daily products.

The Queen of Cosmetic Chemistry, Dr. Vega Chats All Things VGAM & Skincare Formulas

A passionate entrepreneur and scientist, a fierce advocate for transparency, Dr. V. demystifies the trends and myths in the health and wellness space, the dos and don'ts. She talks about the chemistry of everyday life and how the environment, our lifestyle, and the product we consume affect our health and that of our planet; the good, the bad, and the wasteful.Dr. Mireille Vega became a chemist & member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) because she struggled with her skin as a teenager.

Melanie Bender, Founding President of VERSED skincare

Melanie Bender, Founding President of VERSED skincare, shares the journey that led to the creation of the industry favorite brand and talks about the company’s centralized vision of bringing accessibility and sustainability to the mass retail level.

Ethical Standards and the Push for Ingredient Integrity in Skincare Formulation with Christina Mahar of Craft Beauty Labs

Unlock the mysteries of your favorite cosmetics as Christina Mahar, founder of Craft Beauty Labs, joins me to reveal the intricate craft of clean beauty. We're peeling back the label to unveil what 'clean beauty' truly entails and how it dictates the choices brands make when selecting ingredients. Lean in as Christina shares her journey from small-scale beginnings to leading a top-tier beauty lab, guiding us through the essentials of product safety and the rigorous testing that ensures the products you cherish are both effective and trustworthy.

Seadrop Skincare: Merging Tradition with Sustainable Innovation & Zero Waste Skincare

Dive into our latest episode where we're joined by the trailblazing Serena Advani of Seadrop Skincare, who transforms traditional Indian beauty rituals into modern, sustainable marvels. Our conversation uncovers the innovative waterless cleanser that's sweeping the beauty industry, merging convenience and effectiveness without the environmental footprint. Serena's rich cultural background and expertise in clinical beauty meld to craft skincare that's as nurturing for your skin as it is for Mother Earth.

Unlocking The Extraordinary Skincare Powers of New Zealand’s Manuka Oil

Get ready to unlock the extraordinary skincare powers of New Zealand's Manuka oil with our special guests, Rebecca Hunter and Merve Samur from ManukaRx Skincare. With its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and collagen-boosting properties, this oil is a game-changer that's a thousand times more potent than Manuka honey. From the extraction process to the development of best-selling products like the skin rescue ointment and Collagen Boosting range, we navigate the innovative and sustainable journey of ManukaRx. We also debunk some common misconceptions, separating the facts from the fiction about Manuka oil, honey, and their respective roles in skincare.

Ali Perry-Hatch MPH, Founder of Earth Harbor Skincare

Meet Ali Perry-Hatch, MPH, the beach wanderer, herbalist and health scientist, who created Earth Harbor Naturals out of her treehouse kitchen. A combination of a career in humanitarian engineering, graduate research in environmental toxicology, a near-fatal accident, and finding out she was pregnant, led Ali to be more critical of what she was putting both in and on her body, as well as its effects on the environment and humanity.

Céline Talabaza, CEO of Noble Panacea

Céline is the Chief Executive Officer at Noble Panacea, which she co-designed with Sir Fraser Stoddart, the Founder and Nobel Laureate of Chemistry 2016, and Audrey Bois Nicolai, the Head of Brand Development. She comes with fifteen years of experience in brand development and strategy crafting in the Beauty industry. She made her debut globally at top multinational corporations such as L’Oréal, LVMH, and Unilever where she led these functions across international markets in Paris, Madrid, New York City, Singapore, and most recently, Zurich. Céline brings her expertise in creating a unique brand vision that is holistic and relevant to the modern high-end client.

Discovering DANUCERA: The Secrets of French Beauty And Glowing Skin Revealed

In this episode, we delve into the world of DANUCERA™, a skincare line reflecting the expertise of master esthetician Danuta Mieloch. With a career spanning decades, Danuta has transformed the faces and lives of thousands with her unique approach. Born in Poland, trained in Paris, and now flourishing in the U.S., she has blended age-old wisdom with modern science to create DANUCERA™. Formulated in France and sustainably produced in the U.S., this brand is a testament to Danuta’s journey from a young apothecary enthusiast to the founder of the renowned Rescue Spa and an innovator in the skincare industry. Join us as we explore how Danuta’s belief that ‘beautiful skin is a matter of choice, not chance’ is embodied in every aspect of DANUCERA™

E.313: Luxury Skincare Inspired By Nature & Fortified By Science Ft. Irene Forte

As the Wellness Consultant of Rocco Forte Hotels, an Advisory Board Member of the Global Wellness Summit and businesswoman Irene embodies her family’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to ethical business practices. She sees her skincare company as part of a much wider system of people and organizations, nature and the environment; and she is personally committed to doing the ‘right things’ to ensure that her products and processes are as sustainable as possible. Frustrated by the absence of spa formulations with the right characteristics, Irene felt existing brands seemed to be either naively natural or too coldly scientific.

Inside Indeed Labs and Their Innovative Solutions for Skin Health

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta engages with Dimitra Davidson, founder of Indeed Labs, to explore the brand's journey and its commitment to science-backed skincare solutions. Dimitra shares her transition from finance and luxury retail to skincare, driven by personal struggles with melasma and a desire for safe, effective treatments. This led to the creation of Indeed Labs in 2008, emphasizing ingredient integrity, accessibility, and consumer-centric innovation.

E.331: Minimalistic Makeup For All Skin Shades Ft. minori Beauty

In this episode Ekta chats with the founder of the minimalistic makeup line, minori’s Founder, Anastasia Bezrukova. minori’s mission is far beyond making beautiful complexion products but rather is rooted in the true meaning of minimalism without sacrificing sustainability and quality. The brand has been featured in top beauty publications for the exquisite and refined quality of their products and continues to make a mark in the world of beauty via minimizing consumer anxiety and also waste produced by the industry at large.

Clean Innovations: gelo’s Founder Reveals Secrets to Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Hand Soap - E.445

Inspiring Conversations, where we delve into the world of eco-friendly hand soaps with Curan Mehra, the founder of gelo - the innovative hand soap brand that's transforming the industry. If you're searching for sustainable, stylish, and environmentally-conscious hand soap options, this episode is for you.Join us as Curan shares his journey of creating a unique product that has captured the hearts of eco-conscious customers worldwide.

The New Era of Luxury Fragrance with Eauso Vert

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, we explore the world of luxury niche fragrance with Tanya Gonzalez and Faye Harris, co-founders of Eauso Vert. Blending artistry, sustainability, and clean formulations, they’ve created a brand that redefines modern fragrance while maintaining an emotional connection to scent.

Dianna Ruth, co-founder of MILK makeup

Dianna Ruth, co-founder of MILK makeup, shares the journey that led to the creation of the iconic brand. Dianna shares insight into what goes behind making a truly inclusivity and diversity driven beauty product of, while keeping sustainability at the forefront.

Siffat Haider and Nish Samantray, co-founders of ARRAE

Siff and Nish discuss the personal journey that led to the creation of their self care driven line. Nish and Siff discuss the white space in the industry for sustainable, effective and dose conscious supplement options and share their vision of creating a truly innovative new addition to this niche in skincare.

A "One And Done" Approach To Skincare On The Go With ONÉLOGY

In this episode we sat down with the founder of the revolutionary new brand that is targeting consumer needs with single use products that focus on efficacy and creating autonomy for various skin health needs. Onélogy™ reinvents skincare products in tablet-to-gel format to deliver peak potency, minus the waste. Just add water before use, apply on the skin like any serum.

E.412: Plum-P Your Skin With This New Super Skin Food Ingredient ft. LE PRUNIER Skincare

Join us for a conversation with 2 of 3 sisters that took their family business and not only created the ultimate sustainable brand, but also have brought forth a super ingredient in nature’s skin health arsenal. Join Ekta for a conversation with the Taylor sisters , co-founders of the Instagram favorite brand, LE PRUNIER. Allison has an extensive background in Marketing, Brand Development and Management. She studied Communications and Sociology at the University of Southern California and honed her artistic design skills at Parsons New School of Design in New York.

Cutting Through the Hype of Skincare Marketing with Chemist Confessions’ Founders

Unlock the truths behind your skincare regimen with the exceptional guidance of Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu from Chemist Confessions, as we embark on an enlightening exploration of the beauty industry's inner workings. Our guests, armed with their chemical engineering expertise and insider knowledge from their tenure at L’Oreal, dissect the often opaque world of skincare innovation, revealing what truly goes into the products we trust. Their transition from engineers to consumer advocates unveils the critical need for ingredient transparency, the formulation challenges that ensure efficacy and safety, and the shifting landscape towards ingredient-focused skincare.

Joshua Onysko, Founder and CEO of PANGEA Brands

Joshua Onysko is the award-winning entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Pangea. For over 20 years, Joshua has guided Pangea in developing sustainable, plant-based body and skincare products, culminating in the latest product launches in 2021 featuring plastic-free packaging.Pangea’s formulas combine powerful, bioactive ingredients from nature with the power of science for products that are highly efficacious and nourishing.

Find Out How BRIXY is Making Sustainable Skincare Accessible for All

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jennifer Brodwick, the co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing for Brixy, to explore the brand's innovative approach to sustainable skincare. Jennifer shares how Brixy was born from her husband Kevin's passion for creating safer, eco-friendly personal care products. After founding and selling Think Baby and Think Sport, Kevin envisioned Brixy as a brand that eliminates harmful chemicals and plastic packaging from personal care items.

Navigating the World of Anti-Aging and Potent Skincare Ingredients with Skin RX’s Colleen Carey

Embark on a transformative beauty journey with Colleen Carey, the visionary behind Skin RX, as she recounts her evolution from makeup artist and esthetician to pioneering a skincare line that blends the potency of medical-grade products with the allure of affordability. Our conversation with Colleen is an eye-opener to the meticulous science and genuine passion infused into every bottle of Skin RX. Witness how she navigates the shift from organic to clinically-formulated products, ensuring that Skin RX emerges as a cornerstone for both hardcore skincare fans and a new generation eager for ingredient savvy. This episode is a treasure trove of personal insights and professional acumen, perfect for those seeking to understand the heart behind their favorite skincare creations.

E.406: Meet Skincare’s Newest Star Chemist and Her Line, EDUCATED MESS Skincare

“I'm a cosmetic formulation chemist who, after years of product development for tons of other brands, quit my job to start a skincare line called Educated Mess. While working in formulation, I was always fascinated to learn about new ingredient technologies and delivery systems, but found it frustrating that the brands I was working with seemed to care more about marketing buzzwords than product efficacy- there was such a disconnect between the chemist and the consumer. Together with my business partner Catherine, we started Educated Mess and hope to provide top notch products while bridging the marketing gap that seems to exist throughout the beauty industry. No BS, no marketing fluff and greenwashing- just real, science-backed ingredients and formulas."

booni doon founder Pooja Ganesan shares her brand vision

Pooja tells Ekta all about the innovative capsule design of her new cleanser and talks sustainable beauty and what she sees as the important aspects in the eco friendly beauty movement.

E.298: Why Personalized Skin Care Is The New Wave Ft. Sajani Barot PharmD, MBA

Join us as we talk with Sajani Barot, founder of The Skin Consult. Sajani dives deep into the problems consumers face when approaching the plethora of skincare options on the market and discusses the immense potential of offering customized options as not only a form of optimizing skin care but also offering a more sustainable approach and option for consumers who want to target specific concerns or focus on preventative measures for their skin.

How Clean Beauty Collective is Transforming Fragrance with Simplicity and Transparency

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, we have another Fragrance Friday! We welcome Greg Black, CEO of Clean Beauty Collective, to discuss the brand’s innovative approach to fragrance. Known for its minimalist and transparent ethos, Clean Beauty Collective has become a standout in the beauty industry, offering scents that emphasize simplicity and sustainability. Greg shares his journey into the fragrance world, from his early days at Revlon and Coty to his current role leading the clean fragrance movement.

Navigating the Nuances of Fragrance Composition with Industry Expert Darryl Do

Join us for this fragrance Friday episode as the distinguished perfumer Darryl Do from Delbia Do shares his expertise. Together, we unravel the perfume industry's tightly-sealed secrets, from the complexities of scent creation to the artistry of packaging. It's an exploration of the delicate dance between preserving trade secrets and meeting the growing demand for transparency. Darryl's insights illuminate the nuanced differences between crafting fragrances for perfumes versus beauty products and highlight the critical role of ingredient regulations and labeling for the well-being of consumers, particularly those with allergies.

How Efficacy and Integrity Can Coexist in Natural Beauty Ft. ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

In this special episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Alicia Lindner, third-generation co-CEO of ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND, to explore how a family-founded skincare brand from Germany’s Black Forest became a global benchmark for science-backed natural beauty. Alicia shares the origin story of her grandmother’s bold philosophy—"If I can’t eat it, I won’t put it on my skin"—and how that ethos continues to define the brand nearly seven decades later.

E.293: Redefining Luxury Skin Care W/Out Compromising The Science Ft. Emma Lewisham

Emma Lewisham has packed a lot into her 37 years of experience. She's studied business in Barcelona, sits on the board of a charitable trust, and has been actively involved in womens advocacy for over a decade across organisations including Zonta International and Global Women. Tune in to learn how Emma is redefining the Luxury Skincare Space without cutting corners when it comes to the science, quality and even sustainability of high end products.

Ginger King, Cosmetic Chemist and Allure Beauty Awards Judge , Interview

Ginger King, Renowned Cosmetic Chemist, Founder, Allure BeautyAwards Judge and Author clarifies how companies with chemists to create formulas and how private clinical testing works for ingredients used by skincare entrepreneurs.

E.309: Scientific, Sustainable and Sophisticated: The Trifecta of REN CLEAN SKINCARE

Join us for a deep dive into the cult favorite line, REN as we interview their global brand ambassador David Delport. David Delport’s 15 plus year career with REN really began upon contracting malaria following a year of charity work in Kenya. David had moved to London as an 18 year old, waltzing right into Harrods and asking for a job in beauty.

How EWG is Transforming Transparency in Beauty and Personal Care

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav speaks with Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), about transforming transparency in personal care products. Ken shares the origin story of EWG, discussing how his background in environmental advocacy inspired the creation of the organization and its mission to provide consumers with accessible, data-driven information. The conversation delves into the development of EWG’s groundbreaking Skin Deep database, which cataloged thousands of personal care products and ingredients, exposing the lack of regulation and safety testing in the beauty industry.