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The Eco Well podcast

In this show, Jen Novakovich, Canadian cosmetic chemist from The Eco Well, interviews international cosmetic scientists and industry leaders to bring you a fresh new conversation a week about all things beauty!

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54:22

Interview with Marcel Schnyder from BASF about...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/04/17

New podcast alert! This week's episode featured Marcel Schnyder, Head of BASF's global technical center for suncare in a deep dive into sunscreens. From filters and their performance and safety, to misconceptions, environmental impact, to regulations. Variability in SPF testing results have been a hot topic as of late. Why can/do different labs produce differing SPF results for the same product? Are there inherent limitations with the way we are currently testing SPF? Also covered - why DIY

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50:00

Indie Beauty Roundtable: Taking the right steps as a...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/04/13

This episode featured a roundtable discussion with 3 indie brands I think are doing an excellent job, especially around, in my opinion, ethically marketing their products. Included in the discussion was Natasha from Apothaka Skincare, Jordan from Jordan Samuel Skin, and Natalie from Deviant Skincare. We talked about the challenges for small brands in the current marketplace - from ethically marketing, to accessing minimums, finding a good contract manufacturer, to taking the right steps to safely,

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51:42

Claims, Substantiation & Ethical Marketing with Carys...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/04/02

This week featured claims expert, Carys Smith, who is the current regulatory and sales director over at Ayton Global Research, a company who helps brands with their claims substantiation. Despite some misconceptions online, claims are regulated, and no, companies can not just say what they want. In this conversation, we dove into what a claim is, what the different types of claims out there include, and what is the level of evidence behind them, regulatory enforcement from region to region, brands

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49:32

Esthetician Round Table Episode

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/03/29

Something that I have personally noticed online, is that there seems to be quite the disparity in credibility from estheticians. While there are so many in my network that put out fabulous information, there are also many perpetuating the same old marketing myths and misinformation. On our season last year, feat. @andymillward_ - I found out that this disparity may come down to the gaps in training and, perhaps, lack of standardization, at least from the UK perspective, where some facialists may

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51:38

Interview with Judit from INCI Decoder about...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/03/23

Choosing cosmetics can be as complicated as you want to make it. One of the most analyzed facets of a product is also one of the most complicated IMO - Ingredient lists. In this episode, we dove into the topic in quite a lot of detail. What do and don't ingredient lists tell you, how can you effectively read a label, and what are some considerations to think about when choosing your products? Also covered - the Purito sunscreen story from Judit's perspective. Hope you enjoy the episode! Interested

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58:37

PCPC Roundtable on Sunscreens

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/03/15

a roundtable discussion with the PCPC on sunscreens, featuring R&D scientist Alex Kowcz, attorney, Emily Manoso, environmental toxicologist, Dr Iain Davies, and toxicologist, Dr Linda Loretz. Pretty much everything you want to know about sunscreens, their regulations in the USA, and the current evidence we have on safety and their environmental impact, in one information packed episode! Note, in the episode we discussed the pending NAS study - since the recording, the NAS has announced the list of

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38:17

Interview with Marta Wolska-Brys on beauty packaging

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/03/08

Interview with Marta Wolska-Brys from Packaging and Beyond on beauty packaging. In this episode, we dove into the complexities of packaging - from the impacts they may have on formulations to their environmental impacts. What are some of the considerations brands should be thinking about when choosing their packaging? Interested in supporting our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Find us at www.patreon.com/theecowell

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58:11

Why I will never support an MLM brand feat Blair...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/03/02

‘Joining an mlm, prepare to lose money, time, friends and family. Purchasing from one, be consciously aware that you are supporting a system that will oppress those who are - financially in need and are trying to do better. You’re giving them false hope before it crashes down on them, and they potentially lose more money than what they’ve put in-.’ A quote from Blair @illuminaughti from our latest podcast episode this week; Why I will never support an MLM brand (and would encourage you to do the

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42:55

The Botox Episode w/ Dr Caroline Robinson

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/02/19

An episode about all things botox. What is botox? When is it useful in dermatology? What are some important things to know for those considering the treatment? and how can something so deadly be used so safely in skincare? To help us navigate the topic I’m joined by Chicago based founder of Tone dermatology, Dr Caroline Robinson. Interested in supporting our podcast? Head on over to our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/theecowell Citation for our factoid break in case you'd like to read more on the

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40:20

Interview with Dr Karl Lintner on Peptides in Cosmetics!

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/02/16

A 101 on peptides featuring the scientist that first introduced peptides to the cosmetics industry, Dr Karl Lintner! Interested in supporting our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Find us at www.patreon.com/theecowell

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56:40

Interview with Dr Anjali Mahto about skin stigma and...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/02/08

This conversation featured Dr Anjali Mahto on skin stigma and misinformation. From incorrect perceptions around the root cause of skin conditions to social media filters and how they distort our perception of what's normal, #dunningkruger experts who seem to be everywhere to ageism in celebrity culture. How does this noise impact the average person, and how can we find better, accurate information? Hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did! Interested in supporting us on Patreon? Find us at

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40:34

Interview with Tim Caulfield about fear and...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2021/02/02

This episode featured an interview with world renowned science communicator and Canadian treasure - Timothy Caulfield, about fear and misinformation. How does fear and fear marketing encourage conspiratorial thinking? With all the noise out there, how can we find credible information sources? Does debunking really work in the context of internet bubbles? We often have very dissonant perspectives of relative risk in our daily lives. Where do we go wrong and how can we better critically assess risk

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32:56

Media Accountability with Jill and Carlene from the...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/12/08

A few months back, Jill and Carlene from the Breaking Beauty Podcast did an interview swap. On their podcast we focused on clean beauty and the misinformation I generally harp on about :). We continued our conversation here, in this episode we focus on media accountability, the changes in journalism over the last few decades, and the ups and downs created by the democratization of information. Here's their podcast featuring me >https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog/tag/the+eco+well+podcast

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01:03:51

Fragrance in Skincare Roundtable with Pia Long and Dr...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/12/01

This episode was a follow up roundtable on the topic of fragrance in skincare, featuring Pia Long, perfumer and all around fragrance expert and dermatologist Dr Angelo Landriscina. While in our original fragrance panel, it did seem like all of the panelists were more or less in agreement - do what works for you. In the comments, there seemed to be quite a bit of misunderstanding from the viewers. So we decided to try a round 2, in a more intimate discussion to clarify the topic. This episode is a

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48:01

A skincare AMA with Dr Davin Lim

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/11/24

A skincare AMA with dermatologist Dr Davin Lim. You guys sent in your questions, Davin answered them! Are fragrances an ingredient category everyone should avoid? Yay or nay to the Ordinary’s niacinamide powder? Who should consider laser treatment? What’s the right way to layer your products? If you’re looking for an effective skincare routine, should you bypass cosmetics and focus on prescription products? We covered all of this and lots more! Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Do

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37:39

Cosmetic Regulations 101

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/11/17

The idea that the cosmetics industry is completely unregulated comes up a lot. When in reality, there’s a lot going on from the regulatory side to keep companies in check, and to keep consumers safe. Regulations can always improve, but it’s patently false to say they don’t exist. I think part of the reason these ideas are out there is because regulations are kind of confusing, especially depending on where you’re located. Industry information and cosmetic science is also not readily available to the

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34:13

Is beauty journalism a dying trade? Featuring Nadine...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/11/10

This conversation featured Nadine Baggott on the state of beauty journalism. In today's media landscape of fast and free, it’s hard to imagine the quality of media keeping up it’s standards. Journalism has never been a particularly lucrative career path. But today, with release schedules that are measured in hours, minutes and seconds, rather than weeks or days, things are certainly a lot harder for the average journalist. Click bait is now the name of the game, with misleading titles like ‘Are

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46:48

Interview with Dr Joshua Wolrich - bunk wellness, and...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/11/03

From influencers and celebrities who swear the secret to wellness is literally sunshine on your butthole, or maybe your just not eating enough “SuPeR FoOdS” - To the idea that the only time people become unwell is because the government mandates it. While bunk wellness claims are as old as the idea of wellness, there is no denying there's been an uptick since the start of the 2000s - amplified by social media and celebrity culture - the misinformation out there often feels overwhelming. It’s getting

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59:58

Growing Greener with Dr Rene Van Acker and Dr Kevin...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/10/27

A conversation about the realities for 'sustainable' agriculture, featuring Dr Rene Van Acker, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph, and Dr Kevin Folta, horticultural researcher and professor at the University of Florida.

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47:48

Interview with Andy Millward - a deep dive into the...

The Eco Well podcast ·

2020/10/19

This episode featured Andy Millward, UK based facialist, I’ve been following him for a while - I really have come to respect his nuanced view about skincare. In the skincare community, there seems to be a bit of stigma around estheticians - many times scientists and dermatologists just get into their own little crowds and kindof discount what estheticians may bring to the table. On the flip side, while there are some estheticians that publish great quality content, there are others that kind of miss

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