Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Dr. Mark Smith – the General Director of NATRUE. NATRUE is a Brussels-based international non-profit association committed to promoting and protecting natural and organic cosmetics worldwide. Since its inception, NATRUE has worked for better regulation of natural and organic cosmetic products and has actively advocated for an official definition of natural and organic cosmetics, which is very much...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Melina Viking - the event director of the Natural Beauty & Health Show, the awards' collaboration event. In the episode, Melina and Satu talk all about the capital of Sweden, Stockholm – as the city turns into the natural cosmetics industry's hotspot this coming October. Natural Beauty & Health Show, the leading industry trade fair in Scandinavia, is organized in Kistamässan, Stockholm,...

Welcome to the first episode of the refreshed Natural Beauty Podcast, where the founder of the European Natural Beauty Awards and the host of this podcast Satu Mäkinen shares all about the 2024 awards season! New awarding model, new awards given, new juries, in-person ceremony in Stockholm, and whatnot! Listen to this episode to learn about all the changes! Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the European Natural Beauty Awards – a recognition and promotion program for outstanding natural...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Leonie Stevens – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand Karma Mama. Leonie has been very interested in cosmetics since a young age though while spending a lot of time in Thailand, she became especially fascinated about creating Earth-friendly cosmetics herself. This eventually led her to find her own brand. Karma Mama’s Beautiful Body Oil is nominated for the European...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Johanna Rönkkö – the founder of the award-winning Finnish natural cosmetics brand NOBE. The brand’s Forest Elixir® Microbiome Strengthening Body Lotion and Forest Elixir® Microbiome Enriching Gel Moisturizer, both containing the new innovative natural ingredient forest microbial extract, received awards in the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. Also, the brand’s Oat Wonder® Nourishing Face...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Estella – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand LIV Botanics. LIV Botanics stands for a new, future-proof generation of skincare that combines effectiveness with sustainability and ethics. The ingredients used in the products are not only organic, plant-based, and vegan, but also as unprocessed as possible, where possible made from upcycled ingredients, free of water, and...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Helen Hirv – the founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand Lumi. In the episode, Helen shares more about the Smooth Estonian Aha-Bha Anti-Cellulite Gel and the Iconic Overnight Peptide Treatment, which are both nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. We also talk about how Helen thinks the cosmetics industry is changing and what she thinks will happen...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Christine Rusch – the founder of the award-nominated French natural cosmetics brand Secrets d'Aloyse. In the episode, Christine shares more about the Créme Jeunesse Moisturiser, which is nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. We also talk about how going back to nature and old remedies might just be the medicine we modern people need. You can follow Secrets d'Aloyse on...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Michelle Tan – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand Le Beach. The brand’s Radiance C serum is nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023, and Michelle shares deeper insights about this specific product in the episode. Michelle shares also behind-the-scenes stories about creating a minimalistic but effective brand, as well as her thoughts about how we...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Eha Urbsalu – the founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand Viking Beauty Secrets. In the episode, Eha shares more about the Exfoliating Face Scrub, which is nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. We also talk about how Viking Beauty Secrets is making efforts towards a cleaner environment and how Eha thinks the cosmetics industry will look like going...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Marta Šulce – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian natural cosmetics brand Silmachy Cosmetics. In the episode, Marta shares more about the brand's Face Moisturiser With Raspberry Seed Oil – which is nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023, as well as why going plastic-free is an especially important topic for her. You can follow Silmachy on social media, such as...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sabine Suuster – the co-founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand By Mukk. by mukk is a sea-inspired skincare collection created with organic certified and plant-based ingredients, and interestingly the brand is created by a mother and a daughter duo. In the episode, Sabine shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating a forward-thinking, minimalistic brand as well as...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Mari-Anne and Melinda Daura – the founders of the award-nominated Danish skincare brand Luyana Skincare. In the episode, Mari-Anne and Melinda share more about the Nourishing Body Butter, which is nominated for the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. We also talk about how the two sisters are embracing their roots by formulating the brand’s products with the richest African botanicals and...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Daniel Collins – the founder of the award-nominated Finnish skincare brand Forest Spa Finland. In the episode, Daniel shares more about the brand's Nordic Adaptogen Serum – which is nominated for the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023, as well as how Forest Spa Finland has been created with overall well-being in mind. You can follow Forest Spa Finland on social media, such as Instagram, and...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Nina Kekäläinen – the founder of the award-winning and freshly award-nominated Finnish skincare brand Pura Nordica. In the episode, Nina shares more about the Spruce Sprout & Humus Balancing Clay Mask which is nominated for the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. We will also dive deep into a discussion about the power of handmade cosmetics, and how products specifically formulated for...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Tone Bryn – the founder of the award-nominated Norwegian skincare brand BeeKi Skincare. In the episode, Tone shares how she started her brand, and behind the scenes of creating the brand’s Sacred Glow – Saffron, Myrrha & Sandalwood Face Oil that is nominated for both, the Nordic as well as the European Natural Beauty Awards. We also dive deep into the world of beekeeping, as it is a big part of...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Viktorija Radzevica – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian cosmetics brand Innosenta. In the episode, Viktorija shares how the brand Innosenta got started as well as deeper insights about the brand's award-nominated products – Eye Cream and Face Balm. You can follow Innosenta on social media, such as Instagram, and learn more about the brand's products on their website at...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Olga Ringquist – co-founder of the award-winning and freshly award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand Oquist Cosmetics. Oquist Cosmetics is famous for being the world’s first luxury skincare in ceramic sculptures that are refillable or repurposable. The products' formulas are waterless which has a tremendous effect on the carbon footprint of a cosmetic brand, but also on the skin microbiome due to...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Maria Varon – the co-founder of the award-nominated Finnish natural cosmetics brand Moi Forest Moi Forest brings the healing properties of the forest to everyone's daily life. The brand’s Microbiome Magic Oil and After Care Hand Cream, both containing the new innovative natural ingredient Forest Dust, are nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023. In this episode, Maria Varon -...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Oriol Urrutia, the co-editor of Bio Eco Actual – the awards' official media partner. Bio Eco Actual is a widely regarded publisher that raises awareness about organic food and cosmetics, ethical consumption, and sustainability. With a combined reach of 10 million impact readers per year with the media's highly engaged audience through their publications in print and digital formats Bio Eco Actual,...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Linda Nilsson – the founder and CEO of the award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand The Skin Agent. In the episode, Linda shares her story about creating a cosmetics brand that provides a friction-free life – all naturally of course. She also explains how these groundbreaking products function and how they can make anyone's everyday life more comfortable. You can follow The Skin Agent on social...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Marita Aboltiņa – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian cosmetics brand Marusha. In the episode, Marita shares her secret to common challenges, such as hair loss, irritated scalp, and dry skin. She also shares the founding story of Marusha – how she started creating cosmetics as a mother of three children, as well as her views on the future of using natural cosmetics. You can follow Marusha on...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Minna and Riku-Pekka Uusitalo – the founders of the award-winning and freshly also award-nominated Finnish cosmetics brand Rimita Green. In the episode, Minna and Riku-Pekka share the behind-the-scenes stories of creating a cosmetics brand as a mother and a son, as well as their views on the future of the global cosmetics industry. You can follow Rimita Green on social media, such as Instagram, and...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Terhi Vesa and Carl Fagerudd – the founders of the new yet already award-nominated Finnish skincare brand, CaTe Nordic Beauty. In the episode, Terhi and Carl share their story of creating a natural cosmetics brand and we also dive deep into a discussion about sustainability in the cosmetics industry. You can follow CaTe on social media, such as Instagram, and learn more about the brand's products...