100 episodes

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!

The Eco Well podcast Jen@theecowell

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 59 Ratings

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!

    Diversity and Inclusion, feat Milan Scott @thecosmescientist

    Diversity and Inclusion, feat Milan Scott @thecosmescientist

    This podcast features Milan Scott, otherwise known as @thecosmescientist in a conversation about diversity and inclusion. From the POV of what’s happening in the wider industry, formulations and what’s currently available on the market, to current gaps that should be addressed.
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, write a review and subscribe! If it's accessible, we also have a patreon page that you can find at Patreon.com/theecowell

    • 48 min
    Future of indie Beauty Panel

    Future of indie Beauty Panel

    This podcast features a conversation about the current state, and future, of indie beauty, in conversation with Kelly Kovack from BeautyMatter, Rob Akridge PhD from OPULUS Beauty Labs, and Akemi Ooka PhD from Independent Beauty Association. This was the closing panel for our So, You Want to Start a Beauty Brand? E-Summit - find the full replay on our blog!

    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and consider writing a review. If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page that you can find at www.patreon.com/theecowell

    • 42 min
    Silicone sustainability with Mike Fevola PhD

    Silicone sustainability with Mike Fevola PhD

    This episodes features a deep dive conversation into silicones in cosmetics; what are they, why are they so useful, and what are some of the environmental draw backs we're currently contending with. To help me tackle the topic, this week I was joined by Mike Fevola PhD. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, write a review and subscribe! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page that you can find at patreon.com/theecowell 

    • 59 min
    The current state of animal testing in beauty with Barae Jomaa PhD

    The current state of animal testing in beauty with Barae Jomaa PhD

    This pocast features a 101 on the current state of animal testing in cosmetics featuring toxicologist Barae Jomaa PhD. We cover why animal testing testing started in the first place and what prompted all the animal testing bans we see today, the history of animal testing bans globally, alternative test methods, misconceptions, the REACH vs EC conflict we're seeing today, and lots more!
     
    Interested in supporting the show? Please leave us a review wherever you listening, subscribe and share! If it's accessible to you, we also have a Patreon page which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

    • 1 hr 21 min
    A Cosmetics Formulation 101 with Ava Perkins

    A Cosmetics Formulation 101 with Ava Perkins

    This week's episode is a 101 on cosmetics formulations; what are the ingredient types that make your products work and why? What’s up with surfactant and preservative systems? What’s the difference between skin and hair care, what’s an emulsion, and what do you need to know about pH? o help me cover the topic, this week featured Ava Perkins, PhD student at the University of Cincinnati in their cosmetic science program.
     
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share and give us a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page that you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

    • 58 min
    An acne 101 with Dr Mara Evangelista-Huber, AKA @dermomtology

    An acne 101 with Dr Mara Evangelista-Huber, AKA @dermomtology

    This podcast features an acne 101 conversation with dermatologist Dr Mara Evanglista-Huber MD, otherwise known as @dermomtology. 
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please subscribe, review and share! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page which you can find www.patreon.com/theecowell

    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

Christian Segall ,

Great resource

Saves me from misinformation!

DancerPTA ,

Saved my baby’s skin

I was caught up in clean beauty science trying to figure out what to do to help my baby’s severe eczema without causing harm and going over budget. I was avoiding so many helpful products because of clean beauty messaging—and I have a decent science background—and after hearing episodes and seeing the Instagram, I finally understood the products I was avoiding were SAFE. Breath of relief for me as a mom. I work in wellness and passing on this info has been invaluable to helping others as well.

czgg1 ,

Sustainability pursuit!

Absolutely loving this niche but also broad podcast that covers so many topics in this space that’s relevant to all!!

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