Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Christopher Genberg – the founder of the Swedish cosmetics brand 1753 Skincare (*ex Floranie Skincare). In the episode, Christopher shares the behind-the-scenes stories of creating a skincare brand on a groundbreaking way of thinking, as well as his views on the challenges in the global cosmetics industry and how to solve them. You can follow 1753 Skincare on social media, such as Instagram , and learn...
May 24, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Linda Joensuu - the communications assistant behind our natural beauty scenes. In the episode, Satu and Linda discuss all things natural beauty, sustainability, and much-needed change in the world. News about European Natural Beauty Awards, Nordic Natural Beauty Awards, and Peer Accelerator Circle are also shared. Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the Nordic & European Natural Beauty Awards. By ...
Apr 18, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Andrea Endres about a collaborative new initiative that will provide a community and strength for natural beauty brand entrepreneurs. In the episode, Satu and Andrea will talk about what the Peer Accelerator Circle is all about and share news about the pilot group starting in 2023. If you are interested in joining the Circle or have questions, thoughts, and/or ideas, contact us! EDIT (Sep 2023): We are...
Mar 26, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Welcome to the very first episode of the renewed Natural Beauty Podcast! In this episode, the host, Satu Mäkinen, talks about the background of the podcast and shares what's new with both the Nordic and the European Natural Beauty Awards. Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the Nordic & European Natural Beauty Awards. By following the Natural Beauty Podcast, you will stay updated with the highlights from both awards. To learn more about the European Natural Beauty Awards, such as about the ...
Mar 25, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Gunilla Brunell - the founder of the award-nominated, pioneering Swedish skincare brand, WISE. In the episode, Gunilla will share her ground-breaking stories from as early as the 90s, and how it was to change the world towards more natural back then. She will also share her skincare tips that stand the test of time. You can follow WISE on social media, such as Instagram , and learn more about the...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kate Bergvik - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand, Norrskin. In the episode, Kate will share the behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural cosmetics brand, as well as her views on the rise of vegan cosmetics, challenges in global cotton production, and the definition of today’s and tomorrow’s luxury. You can follow Norrskin on social media, such as Instagram , and le...
Oct 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Frida Jansson and Lena Hellman - the founders of the award-nominated Swedish haircare brand, Herbhub. In the episode, Frida and Lena will share their behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural hair care brand as well as their best tips for healthy hair. We will also dive deep into a discussion about the revolution that is happening in the traditionally very toxic haircare industry. You can f...
Oct 14, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Nina Kekäläinen - the founder of the award-nominated Finnish skincare brand, Pura Nordica. In the episode, Nina will share her behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand. We will also dive deep into a discussion about the power of handmade and local cosmetics. You can follow Pura Nordica on social media, such as Instagram , and learn more about the brand's products on their we...
Oct 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Amanda Berglund - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand, Ester by Sweden. In the episode, Amanda will share her behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand. We will also dive deep into a discussion about kind cosmetic ingredients and what it truly means to be sustainable. You can follow Ester by Sweden on social media, such as Instagram , and learn more abou...
Oct 10, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sine Brynestad Stokke and Linn Stokke - the founders of the award-nominated Norwegian cosmetics brand, Elm Organics. In the episode, Sine and Linn will share their behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand. We will also dive deep into a discussion about greenwashing and the importance of certifications and transparent communication. You can follow Elm Organics on social media...
Oct 06, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Jonna Jalkanen - the founder of the award-nominated, minimalistic Finnish cosmetics brand, AIVA. In the episode, Jonna will share her view on what it truly means to go back to basics with your skincare routine, and how that can balance your skin to work better again. We will also dive deep into a conversation about trending minimalism. You can follow AIVA on social media, such as Instagram , and ...
Oct 04, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kristin Olischer - the founder of the award-winning Danish cosmetics brand, Honningperler. We recorded an episode with Kristin in 2021 where she shared the longer version of her story as well as about beekeeping which is at the core of Honningperler's production. In this episode, Kristin will share what’s new with Honningperler as well as her view on the Danish solid cosmetics market. We will als...
Sep 30, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Maria Herkner - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand, MH+FaceOil - and the brand's trusted product development advisor, Anki Hindevall. In the episode, Maria will share her behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand as well as her thoughts on how design can help in communication, such as presenting a product's ingredients. Together with Maria and Anki, we ...
Sep 27, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to a new season of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast - all about the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards 2022 nominees. In this first episode of the season, the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Saila Laitinen - the co-founder of the award-nominated, Finnish cosmetics brand, aie cosmetics. In the episode, Saila will share the behind-the-scenes stories of creating this unique brand and we will also dive deep into a discussion about the state of the world today and what needs to be done in the upcomin...
Sep 22, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Elina Forsell - the founder of the award-winning Swedish cosmetics brand, HUMLE. Among other topics, we dive into the world of cosmetics production and talk about the brand's star ingredient - hops. Elina shares also the behind-the-scenes story of HUMLE's success, as well as her vision for the future when it comes to taking care of our skin and environment. You can follow HUMLE on social media, such as...
Jul 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Lorraine Dallmeier - the CEO of the world-leading online formulation school, Formula Botanica. In today's episode, we dive into the world of organic and botanical formulating. Lorraine shares how learning to formulate can empower us all to take the matters of skincare into our own hands, and how through this we can finally envision a truly sustainable cosmetics industry. You can follow Formula Botanica...
Jun 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Eveliina Holm - an Ayurvedic Life Coach, Mindfulness Coach CFM®, and a Yoga Teacher. In today's episode, we dive into the discussion about Ayurveda and its' potential in balancing life. Ayurveda has historical roots in the Indian subcontinent though it is practiced around the world today. With Eveliina, we talk about how the ancient teachings can be adjusted to all corners of the world, such as in the ...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Patrik Bergfeldt - a PR consultant, travel journalist, and a long-term beauty industry changemaker. In today's episode, we dive into the discussion about men's "beauty standards" and take a look at how the cosmetics industry has started to consider men more in production and marketing in recent years. You can follow Patrik on social media, such as Instagram . This podcast is powered by Nordic Natural B...
May 23, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Andrea Endres - a holistic skincare therapist and the creator of our international partner event - Skin Body Spirit Summit. The Nordic Natural Beauty Awards keeps collaborating with the summit because we think it is important to learn about your own skin as much as possible. This way you can do better decisions when choosing everyday cosmetics. In today's episode, we dive into the world of holistic ski...
May 16, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sophie Gripenberg. Sophie is a sustainability professional with several years of experience working and volunteering in fields related to fair trade, organic farming, climate change, poverty reduction, empowerment, and humanitarian response. As a sustainability coordinator for a large humanitarian organization, handling more than 300 second-hand shops, she understands the complexities of sustainable pr...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with the Norwegian artist MIIA. In 2015, MIIA took the world by storm with her single «Dynasty», p remiering on Billboard and placing in the most recognized international hit lists. Today, she has more than 120 million streams on Spotify, though, after years of digging deep into her soul and reconnecting with her roots to find the artist she was meant to be, MIIA is soon revealing new music. The debut EP of...
Apr 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen interviews Gudrun Marteinsdottir, the founder of Taramar - an award-winning skincare brand from Iceland. In the episode, Gudrun shares in-depth information about the innovative cosmetics of Taramar as well as the research behind the series. We also dive deep into a discussion about the cosmetics industry. You can follow Taramar on Instagram , and Facebook and find more about the products at taramar.com or taramar...
Apr 06, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host of this podcast and the founder of the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards, Satu Mäkinen, shares the behind-the-scenes journey of the awards. Nordic Natural Beauty Awards is a yearly online awards contest to celebrate the best all-natural cosmetics made across the Nordic and Scandinavian countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The nominated cosmetics are tested and the winners are selected by an internationally re...
Mar 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Dominique Guellouchi and Kajsa Bodin, the power couple behind the Swedish skincare brand Loelle Organic Beauty. In the episode, Kajsa and the founder Dominique share in-depth information about the cosmetics of Loelle, and we also dive deep into a discussion about the many issues that our current societies, the cosmetics industry included, are facing. You can follow Loelle on Instagram @loelleorganicbea...
Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kristin Olischer, the founder of the Danish care product brand Honningperler. In the episode, Kristin shares more about her passion for beekeeping, how it made her found Honningperler, as well as in-depth information about the cosmetics of Honningperler she makes. You can follow Honningperler on Instagram @honningperler , and find more about the products at honningperler.dk . This podcast is powered by...
Oct 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Jannie Engberg, the founder of the Danish cosmetics brand - BIRK. In the episode, Jannie shares her experience in the Danish natural beauty industry, in-depth information about the cosmetics of BIRK as well as tips for anyone wanting to go all ecological with their hair care. You can follow BIRK on Instagram @birkdenmark , on Facebook @birkdenmark , and find more about the products at birkdenmark.com ....
Oct 22, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Julie Ringnes, the founder and the CEO of the Norwegian skincare brand - Lykke by Julie. In the episode, Julie shares in-depth information about Nordic beauty ingredients as well as insights about the award-winning cosmetics of Lykke by Julie. You can follow Lykke by Julie on Instagram @lykkebyjulie , on Facebook @lykkebyjulie , on Pinterest @lykkebyjulie , and find more about the products at lykkebyju...
Oct 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Graziella Gallelli, the founder and the CEO of the Swedish skincare brand - Transderma. In the episode, Graziella shares behind-the-scenes stories from the skincare industry as well as insights about the award-winning Transderma serums. You can follow Transderma on Instagram @transderma and find more about these revolutionary serums at transdermaserums.com This podcast is powered by Nordic Natural Beau...
Oct 13, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kristina Pentti, the founder and the CEO of the Finnish skincare brand - Laponie of Scandinavia, and the brand's own chemist Jaana Ailus. In the episode, Kristina and Jaana share their experience in the skincare industry as well as Laponie's behind-the-scenes stories. You can follow Laponie on Instagram @laponieskincare and find more about the brand's products, read their blog, as well as find other co...
Sep 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Mikko Koskinen, the co-founder of the Finnish beard care brand - Partawa. In the episode, Mikko shares his experience in the beard industry as well as Partawa's behind-the-scenes stories. You can follow Partawa on Instagram @partawaofficial and find more about the brand's products as well as other contact information at partawa.fi/en This podcast is powered by Nordic Natural Beauty Awards . Nordic Natu...
Sep 22, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
