Podcast 208: Is Beauty Actually The Beast?

Have you ever felt isolated because of a beauty concern, thinking you’re the only one struggling? Last week on the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, we revealed a surprising reality about hair loss in women, a subject that is too often shrouded in silence.

This week, we’re diving deeper into the untold stories of the beauty industry, challenging the myths that make us feel abnormal. Join host Lorraine Dallmeier in a sensational episode that not only challenges the standards set by the beauty industry, but celebrates our unique human diversity.

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Inspirational Quote:

“Humanity is a huge variety of people. We all look different, struggle with different issues and come from different walks of life. It is time to celebrate this diversity and representation of our humanity.” – Lorraine Dahlmeier

Basic foods include:

• The beauty industry is complicit: The industry exists to make products that clean and improve appearance, so they will focus on how you look, rather than enhancing your overall physical and mental health.
• Hair loss in women: The silence surrounding female pattern hair loss contributes to a sense of isolation among women. High-profile stories like Jada Pinkett-Smith’s are rare but vital to raising awareness and support.
• Hyperpigmentation Reality: Often perceived as a flaw that needs correction, hyperpigmentation affects more women than men. Slow changes in the industry’s representation do not completely neutralize the “anomaly” narrative.
• The cellulite myth: Framed as an unsightly condition by the beauty industry, cellulite is a normal feature of all body types, challenging the push for ineffective cosmetic solutions.
• Celebrating diversity: The call for representation across the beauty industry is growing. Celebrating the diversity of humanity means recognizing and showcasing our differences, moving beyond superficial advertising.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Formula Botanica Green Beauty Conversations podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please share, subscribe and review this episode on iTunes, Spotify the Youtube so that more people can enjoy the show. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Lorraine Dallmeier is a biologist, certified environmentalist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetics school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica team.