Clean Beauty Insiders

We're back and kicking off Season 3 catching up on what's been keeping us busy over the summer! To celebrate launching BYBI in the US, we thought we'd deep dive into what it takes to launch a brand internationally and give you small business owners a handy check list of dos and don'ts when it comes to crossing the pond. We're also delighted to announce that in our continued sustainability mission, BYBI will be net carbon zero by the end of 2020! Ever wondered what carbon neutrality actually means? Or wanted to know more about carbon credits and offsetting? We delve into the nitty gritty of carbon, fossil fuels and climate conscious beauty. bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

You may have heard of 2019’s hottest skincare ingredient bakuchiol because of its regular comparison to retinol and the industry highlighting studies that compare its properties to that of vitamin A. But do you know where bakuchiol comes from and that it’s been used in ancient medicine for centuries? In celebration of launching a deluxe sized Bakuchiol Booster over on bybi.com, we delve into the Ayurvedic origins of bakuchiol as an ingredient and why it’s come to be so widely used in modern skincare. To help us, we interview skin influencer and expert Alisa of @lifeofalisalani. Alisa has done a lot of work in raising awareness of bakuchiol’s amazing back story and giving credit to the communities who discovered it before it hit the western beauty industry. We talk about the ingredient in more detail as well as some of its amazing benefits - firming, increasing collagen production and smoothing to name but a few! Alisa - www.instagram.com/lifeofalisalani/ www.bybi.com
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We interview Paula Quazi, the co-founder of disruptive, eco-friendly laundry brand Smol. Paula is hugely impressive but equally humble and the conversation was a pleasure; she shares what she learnt from 20 years at Unilever, leaving them as Vice President of Marketing in Europe to go freelance and more recently, launching Smol. Smol are shaking up the laundry detergent industry; an industry that’s pretty stale and is in desperate need for a brand to give it a refresh. Smol operate a direct to consumer, subscription model (no more running out or lugging huge cases of laundry powder home with you), in sustainable packaging with less waste. Tune in to hear more about building and scaling a direct to consumer brand, how to transition from corporate to startup life and more about the Smol journey! https://smolproducts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/smolproducts/ www.bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off www.cleanbeautyinsiders.com

With an international career spanning brands such as Crème de la Mer, MAC and St Tropez, Michelle founded Floral Street in 2017 to shake up the fragrance industry. We chatted to her about her impressive experience to date; what's she learned from working in both the US and UK for some of beauty's biggest names and why she decided to start a fragrance brand. Floral Street is a London-based brand who focus on accessible, sustainable perfumes. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in building a career in beauty, starting their own brand or just keen to hear more about the beauty industry from the inside (with a couple of celeb names thrown in). 20% OFF FLORAL STREET 20% discount on all orders with the code CBI20 No minimum spends Not valid with any other codes https://floralstreet.com/ www.bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off www.cleanbeautyinsiders.com

We interview Emma Hoareau, the blogger, photographer and skincare expert. Emma launched her blog Lolita Says So back in 2009 and since then has added beauty editor, photographer, Storm Models talent and content creator to her CV. We chatted to her about skincare and her thoughts on clean beauty, as well as how she turned content creation into a career and what she's doing to stay sane in lockdown. Warning - sound quality on this one is a little dodgy - sorry guys! Connection was playing up. Emma's instagram is incredibly aesthetically pleasing, check it out here - https://www.instagram.com/emmahoareau/ Lolita Says So - https://www.lolitasaysso.com/ bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

S2 EP10 BEAUTY SPECIAL Self-Care Series: Beauty products to get you through lockdown and beyond Suffering from staying-in skin? Locks feeling the lockdown? If, like us, your skin and hair has taken a bit of a turn since lockdown, this episode is for you! The lack of fresh air, increase in screen time and inability to get to the hairdressers is taking its toll, manifesting in breakouts, redness, lacklustre complexions and scraggly hair. We share the products that are keeping our stressed skin, hair that's in dire need of a cut and rough cuticles in check. Products mentioned are linked below! bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com FACE Double cleanse with BYBI - Crystal Clear - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/crystal-clear, Swipe Clean - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/swipe-clean Drunk Elephant Babyfacial - not available to buy in the EU Herbivore Prism Serum - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/herbivore-prism-exfoliating-glow-serum-12.html BYBI C-Caf - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/c-caf-cream Drunk Elephant C-Firma - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/drunk-elephant-c-firma-day-serum.html BYBI Night Nutrition - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/night-nutrition-protein-night-cream BYBI CBD Booster - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/cbd-booster The Ordinary Lactic Acid - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-ordinary-lactic-acid-10-ha-2.html The Ordinary Buffet - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-ordinary-buffet.html Versed Vacatiion Eyes - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/versed-vacation-eyes-brightening-eye-gel.html Madara Time Wrinkle Eye Cream - https://www.naturisimo.com/products.cfm?id=3983&nme=mad This Works My Wrinkled Tired Eyes - https://www.boots.com/this-works-my-wrinkles-tired-eyes-eye-cream-20ml-10271679 HAIR Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/briogeo-don-t-despair-repair-deep-conditioning-mask.html Briogeo Banana Shampoo - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/briogeo-be-gentle-be-kind-banana-coconut-nourishing-superfood-shampoo.html Olaplex No 4 Shampoo - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/olaplex-no-4-bond-maintenance-shampoo.html Olaplex No 5 Conditioner - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/olaplex-no-5-bond-maintenance-conditioner.html Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector- https://www.lookfantastic.com/olaplex-no.3-hair-perfector-100ml/11416400.html Dyson Hair Dryer - https://www.johnlewis.com/dyson-hd01-supersonic-hair-dryer-black/p3671032 BODY Paula’s Choice Body Treatment - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/paulas-choice-weightless-body-treatment-2-bha.html Dry Brush - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/legology-lymph-lite-boom-brush-for-legs.html Epsom Salts - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/goop-gnite-bedtime-bath-soak.html The Ordinary Glycolic Acid - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-ordinary-glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution.html Frank Body Cream - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/frank-body-body-cream.html Clean Beauty Book - https://bybi.com/products/clean-beauty-book

In the next instalment of our Self-Care Series we interview Rachel Ama, vegan chef, entrepreneur and YouTube star. It was an absolute pleasure to hear her pro tips on how to make the best vegan food, how to season vegan food right and why she got into veganism in the first place. Rachel never fails to make vegan food fun, watch her effortlessly cook on Instagram or YouTube and follow her for the best lockdown treats. Rachel Ama www.instagram.com/rachelama_ www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkRT_G7eqNTytm52zMw40g bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

As part of our Self-Care Series, we talk to climate activist Tori Tsui about her Sail For Climate Action, work with Stella McCartney and what YOU can do day-to-day to contribute to climate action. We spoke to Tori as she was in Colombia in the middle of her Sale For Climate Action campaign. Whilst recorded pre-corona, we felt it was important to go ahead and release this episode as we truly believe climate care and self-care go hand in hand. Tori is a true inspiration and shares an honest account of her journey into climate change; from working with Stella McCartney and being featured by Livia Firth's EcoAge, to how she became a climate activist (and what that even means). Tune in to hear more about the brilliant work Tori is doing for our climate and if you fancy feeling inspired to drive positive change! Tori - instagram.com/toritsui_ bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

As part of our Self-Care Series we interview Tiffany Watson, lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur and previous Made In Chelsea cast member. Tiffany has become a real champion for healthy living; sharing her vegan lifestyle and fitness routines through social media and advocating vegan fashion through her brand THREESIXFIVE. Tiffany was such a pleasure to interview, she's SO nice and gave some really sound insight into hows she's keeping a positive state of mind during the lockdown period. Tune in to hear her tips on recipes and fitness as well as what she's looking forward to the most once this is over. We also asked her about her switch to veganism, why it's such an important part of her life and what inspired her to start a vegan lifestyle brand. Tiffany Watson - www.instagram.com/tiffanyc_watson THREESIXFIVE - three-six-five.co.uk bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

As part of our Self-Care Series we interview Carolyn Simmons, partner at CircleUp (a venture capital firm who provide capital solutions to startups), on looking after a startup during this uncertain time. As founders attempting to navigate our business through covid-19, finance, funding and future-proofing our business have been keeping us awake at night. It’s been hugely useful for our peace of mind to reach out to our network, share ideas and gain advice, which is why we turned to Carolyn! We quizzed Carolyn on her thoughts, as an investor, on driving a startup through this unusual situation; from team and product through to finance and staying relevant during/post covid-19. She also shared her thoughts on key consumer changes that could emerge and answered the million dollar question (quite literally!) - are VCs still writing cheques? Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, consultant, freelancer or generally interested in hearing what an investor has to say on the matter, tune in! CircleUp - circleup.com bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

As part of our Self-Care Series we interview Jules Von Hep, spray tanning artist to the stars, founder of tan brand Isle of Paradise, author and champion for mental & body positivity. Jules is the uplifting ray of sunshine you need in your life right now. From how he started Isle of Paradise to why he thinks a spray tan can instantly lift your mood, tune in to get the lowdown on Jules' journey and find out what makes him giggle every day (it involves ice cream). Follow Jules on insta - https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep/ Isle of Paradise - https://theisleofparadise.com/ Get Bodi Posi FREE online book - https://theisleofparadise.com/get-body-posi/ bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

Welcome to our Self-Care Series, a new selection of episodes to help you take care of yourself during these uncertain times. We're starting with our take on how to care for yourself and your team when you're a manager or small business owner. We share what we're doing to provide structure, communication channels and direction for our small team during the COVID-19 lockdown situation. Whether you're a fellow business owner, the manager of a team or just interested in hearing how we're managing as business owners, tune in! bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

We have the pleasure of interviewing Anna Brightman, the Co-Founder of sustainable beauty brand UpCircle. UpCircle reuse and repurpose materials from other industries to give them a new life in each of their beauty products. Starting out by collecting used coffee grinds from coffee shops in London, they've branched out into waste products including chai tea spices and argan shells, stopping them going to landfill. We ask Anna about the story behind UpCircle, what up-cycling in beauty really means and why it's important in the sustainability conversation. She also shares her experience as a female founder, what it's like working with her brother and what UpCircle's experience on Dragon's Den was like! bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

Ever thought about what it really takes to get a beauty product from idea through to product on shelf? We dive into the new product development (NPD) process that the beauty industry usually follows and how we do things a little differently at BYBI, including why we formulate everything in-house. We also share insight from a recent BYBI study that sheds light on the skincare trends, products and ingredients that our customers are most excited about. We asked them questions on all things skincare, including what their number one skincare product is and whether they prefer physical or chemical exfoliation. Tune in to hear the answers to those questions and more! bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

We dive into our go-to ingredients for dull, dry and lacklustre January skin. We discuss how Vitamin C, caffeine and looking after your skin’s microbiome can all lead to brighter skin! We couldn’t possibly discuss the microbiome without inviting expert on the topic, and beauty brand Galinee founder, Marie Drago to share her advice. Tune in to hear us interview her on all things bacteria when it comes to your skin. Do you know the difference between pre, pro and postbiotics? Or how many times a day you should be cleansing your skin? Marie tells all. Gallinee - www.gallinee.com @gallineebeauty bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

As we welcome in 2020 and an exciting new decade, we take a look back at what we learned from being in the beauty industry in 2019. And what a year it was! From industry scandal brought to light by Estee Laundry to Bakuchiol topping every ingredient trend list, 2019 was a busy one for beauty. We recap some of our favourite moments and products, including our trip to Sephora Singapore, our love of CBD skincare and both falling in love with Drunk Elephant’s Babyfacial. bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com

We run through a round up of BYBI's event The Susty Summit 4: Have Yourself a Susty Little Christmas. Tune in to hear our tips on having a sustainable Christmas without losing the magic (it’s easier than you think). With consumption rising by 30% in the UK over Christmas time, £700m spent on unwanted presents and a staggering 17.2m Brussels sprouts thrown away, it can be a wasteful time of year. But with a little thought behind your festivities, is it possible to be environmentally responsible at Christmas time? Yes! We share our Christmas facts and hacks across food, decorations, gifts and more to give you tangible and actionable points to use during your 2019 festive period. Simple tips such as how to spot if wrapping paper is recyclable and ideas on more environmentally friendly gifting ideas. Merry Christmas everyone! bybi.com CBI15 for 15% off Cleanbeautyinsiders.com Read the BYBI Susty Summit 4 roundup here: https://bybi.com/blogs/journal/how-to-have-yourself-a-susty-little-christmas Interested in coming to our next summit? Keep an eye on the event page - bybi.com/collections/the-susty-summit Or BYBI social - instagram.com/bybibeauty Or sign up to our WhatsApp bulletin by sending your name to - +447931082027

With Virgin Startup recently announcing their pledge to a 50/50 female/male funding split, we tackle the topic of fundraising as a female founder. Stats indicate that there is a clear gap when it comes to the % of female founded businesses raising money vs male, with just 20% of founders in the UK funded being female. However there are promising changes to this that indicate there is change on the horizon and the future is looking promising for female founders. Having raised £2.5m to date and being two female founders, we share our tips on how to raise money as a woman in the venture capital world. We also discuss our thoughts on Black Friday as both consumers and business owners, and what we're doing over at BYBI this Cyber Weekend! CBI15 - 15% off BYBI products at www.bybi.com BYBI Green Friday - https://bybi.com Gapcap - £50 off your joining fee with BYBIGAP50 - www.gapcap.co.uk Virgin Startup 50/40 Pledge - https://www.virginstartup.org/news/virgin-startup-commits-5050-pledge PitchBook and All Raise -https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/2019-pitchbook-all-raise-all-in-women-in-the-vc-ecosystem

You know how much we love to talk sustainable fashion! If you’re concerned about how your shopping habits may impact the planet, renting your clothes could be the solution. We chat to Tamsin, founder of Onloan - a British fashion rental company offering mid range designer pieces from the coolest brands on the market right now. Fashion rental certainly isn’t a new thing and actually a big market in places like the US, where unicorn Rent the Runway has been operating from 2009. However as we become more aware of the part fast fashion plays in the climate change crisis, the rental market has is on the up. Tune in to hear more about how loaning clothes actually works, who Onloan are and the state of play when it comes to fashion and sustainability. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: £25 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH ONLOAN! USE CODE BYBI25 Onloan: https://onloan.co/ Clean Beauty Insiders the Podcast is brought to you by BYBI - www.bybi.com
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EP15 Wedding beauty special! Our skincare, body and hair routines for our big days We’re back! As Dominika celebrates her 1st wedding anniversary and Elsie gears up to get married in October, we share all of our beauty prep for the big day including facials, spray tans and skincare routines. Clean Beauty Insiders is brought to you by BYBI - bybi.com cleanbeautyinsiders.com Face Sunday Riley Facial at Heshesons - https://www.hershesons.com/stores/salons/berners-street/ Gua Sha - https://www.joliebeauty.com/yin-your-skin-by-katja-kokko-gua-sha-facial-tool Katjo Koko - https://katjakokko.com/ Nurse Jamie Roller - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/nurse-jamie-uplift-facial-massaging-beauty-roller.html BYBI Crystal Clear - https://bybi.com/collections/skincare/products/crystal-clear Dr Roebuck’s Noosa Cleanser - https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/skincare/cleansers/cleanser/noosa-crème-cleanser-MUK200021599.html Body Dry Brushing Frank Body Cacoa Scrub - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/frank-body-cacao-coffee-scrub.html The Ordinary Glycolic Acid - https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-glycolic-acid-7pct-toning-solution-240ml Galinee Body Milk - https://www.gallinee.com/product/body-milk/ Tan The Walnut Club Spray Tan - https://www.thewalnutclub.co.uk/ James Harknett at The Away Spa - https://www.awayspalondon.com/about-us/celebrity-spa-therapists-london Isle of Paradise Tanning Water - https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/isle-of-paradise-self-tanning-water.html Hair Glasshouse Salon - https://www.glasshousesalon.co.uk/ Makeup Tabby Casto - https://www.tabbycasto.com/