Episodes
Friday May 03, 2024
Creating Cosmetics: Personal Care
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Are concentrated formulas the future of personal care products?
Concentrated formulas require:
- Fewer raw materials
- Less water
- Smaller quantities per application
- Smaller packaging or no packaging
One might say a compelling solution to the industry’s sustainability problems.
So why are manufacturers slow to adapt?
This month's panel:
- Mallory Huron, Senior Strategist for Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops, a leading global trend forecasting agency.
- Jennifer Kaplan, Director of Suitability at C16 Biosciences, the company behind the innovative Palmless™ products.
- Maggie Spicer, Founder of Source Beauty, a legal and ESG advisory firm focused on the beauty sector.
Discuss the hurdles and opportunities in creating sustainable personal care products as we move into 2024.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Creating Cosmetics: Sun Care
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
The escalating climate crisis has elevated sun protection from a seasonal consideration to a daily necessity.
This presents boundless possibilities for innovation within the sun protection product market.
This month's panel:
Sara Dudley, CEO of The Sunscreen Company, and Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator, discuss how this pivotal industry challenge lies in balancing affordability and inclusivity with ease of application while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring profitability.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Creating Cosmetics: Skin Care
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The big question we're addressing in 2024 is how we create cosmetics now—considering a potential political change on the horizon, the rise of global sustainability legislation, and a more hazard-driven approach to ingredient selection. The industry is on the cusp of significant transformation.
This month, with the help of my guests:
Arnita Wofford - Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator.
Dominika Minarovic and Elsie Rutterford, Co-Founders of BYBI Beauty, the natural, certified vegan, and cruelty-free skincare brand from London.
Dr. Carol Treasure, Founder & CEO at XCellR8, offering animal-free safety testing services for the cosmetic and chemical industries.
We will delve into these topics by addressing the challenges facing our industry while also highlighting the opportunities in this new era for skincare innovation.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Creating Cosmetics: Hair Care
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The big question we're addressing in 2024 is: How do we now create cosmetics?
The cosmetics industry is adapting to two significant yet seemingly conflicting social forces: the digital revolution and climate change. These forces reshape how products are created and brought to life through innovation.
In this episode, with the assistance of my panel:
- Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops, a global trend forecasting agency.
- Rebecca Lidman, Head of Product at Maria Nila, a 100% vegan professional hair care brand from Sweden.
- Kailey Bradt, the founder of Susteau, a waterless hair care brand."
We will explore how companies are navigating these changes and what they mean for the future of hair care.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: Industry
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
We started this year by asking one crucial question: Is 'circularity' achievable in the cosmetics industry?
Throughout the year, with the help of industry experts, we've explored how companies integrate this concept into their operations.
This month, with the help of my panel
Richard Cope, Senior Trend Consultant at Mintel
Jessi Baker, Founder & CEO at Provenance
Jo Chidley, Founder at Reposit & Beauty Kitchen
We discuss the practical steps the industry can take to implement change.
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: Skin Microbiome
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
The skin is home to a diverse ecosystem of bacteria, essential for maintaining skin health.
In recent years, the beauty industry has recognised the importance of the skin microbiome, leading to innovative product developments and new marketing strategies.
Yet, as this area grows, the question remains: how will the industry ensure it respects and supports the natural plant ecosystems?
This month
Harold Van der Hoeven, Director of Product Design and Development at CLR Berlin
Elsa Jugman, Founder & CEO at HelloBiome
Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops
Discuss the complexities of product development for the skin microbiome.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: Fragrance
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In an era of sustainability, the fragrance industry is making waves by turning to eco-friendly, circular solutions that captivate our senses and respect our planet.
This month, with the help of my panel:
Frances Shoemack, Founder & CEO at Abel, A New Zealand-based 100% natural fragrance house.
Nick Vaus, Partner and Creative Director at Free The Birds, a UK-based independent brand and communications agency.
We explore the innovations and inspirations behind this transformative movement.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: CBD
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Hemp plants flourish with astounding speed, requiring only a modest plot of land and minimal pesticides. Their roots delve deep, sourcing water and nutrients well below the topsoil, and they possess the remarkable ability to purify the air by absorbing heavy metals.
Hemp products seamlessly align with the contemporary consumer’s preference for sustainable, health-centric, and wellness-based beauty products, which gained traction in the post-COVID era.
However, it is peculiar that despite the vast potential and burgeoning growth in regions like North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, the beauty sector in Europe and Asia appears to be in retreat.
This month with the help of my panel,
Mallory Huron, Senior Strategist of Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops
Nicole Brennan, Co-founder of Biogenic CBD
Angela Mustone, Founder of High on Love
We delve into the regulatory hurdles that are hindering expansion in this category.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: Vegan
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
In previous episodes, we have discussed the concept of the Circular Cosmetics industry, mainly regarding the impact on ‘People & Planet’.
This month with the help of my panel,
Dr Julia Baines Science Policy Manager at PETA
Dr Carol Treasure, the Founder & CEO at XCellr8
Vic Wood, the Founder of greanerbeauty.com
we discuss the impact a circular industry could or should have on the animal kingdom.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Circular Cosmetics: Personal Care
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Could solid personal care products be the future of circular cosmetics?
Solid formulas cut down on packaging, reduce water consumption, and are perfect for travel.
But how can the industry convince the consumer to swap bottles for bars?
This month,
Prof Dr Jeroen Hugenholtz CTO at NoPalm Ingredients.
Ben Grace Founder at SBTRACT skincare
Samir Lakhani Chief EcoSoap Officer at Eco-Soap Bank
Discuss what is possible now and what the future might look like.