Natural Beauty Podcast

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 ch...

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 th...

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...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Cassie Maddocks – the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand Imogen – Farm To Face. In the episode, Cassie shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the production all the way from the farm to the final product and we also dive deep into a discussion about the changes in the cosmetics indust...

Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Saila Järvi – one of the founders of the award-winning Finnish premium skincare brand aie cosmetics. In the episode, Saila shares the behind-the-scenes stories of creating this unique brand and we also dive deep into a discussion about the state of the world today and what needs to be done in the upcomin...

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 industr...

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 al...

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...

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 hig...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 Pur...

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...

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 imp...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 div...

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 whe...

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...

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,...

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. Yo...

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 de...

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 organi...