Dr Barbara Olioso

The Green Chemist Podcast

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The Green Chemist Podcast is your go-to resource for sustainable cosmetic formulation. Hosted by Dr Barbara Olioso — The Green Chemist — with over 25 years in green chemistry and cosmetic science, this podcast explores preservation, clean beauty, regulatory challenges, trends and the real science behind sustainable ingredients. Whether you're a formulator, brand owner, or ingredient supplier, join Barbara for honest, expert-led conversations that cut through the greenwash

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Dr Barbara Olioso

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The Green Chemist at Suppliers Day 2026 15.06.2026 14:24

Dr Barbara Olioso, The Green Chemist, reports from NYSCC Suppliers' Day in New York — where she collected the Cosmetics & Toiletries Allée Award for GreenChemFinder. In this episode: the US trends of biotech, precision fermentation, AI and exosomes; how AI unlocked fully renewable niacinamide and why it's an under-appreciated multifunctional antibacterial; the case for transparency behind biot...

The Green Chemist at In Cosmetics Global 2026 04.05.2026 14:48

Dr Barbara Olioso, The Green Chemist, reports from the Sustainability Zone Theatre at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris. In this episode: biotech and upcycled ingredients, the comeback stories of Palo Santo and rosewood, and a deep dive into the Green Preservation Roundtable — covering multifunctionals, regulatory guidance on preservative claims, challenge testing best practice, and the future of...

The Green Chemist at Cosmoprof 26 12.04.2026 20:00

What is really going on in the beauty industry today? In this episode, Barbara Olioso reports live from Cosmoprof Bologna 2026 — one of the world's biggest beauty trade shows — to break down the four major trends shaping the future of cosmetics. From longevity science and biotech breakthroughs to cooling sensoriality and transformative textures, the show floor revealed where the industry is headin...