Jessie Plumley is founder of Asella, an online platform showcasing brands which specialise in sustainable fashion and lifestyle. She has brought a selection of artisans together under this one platform to encourage people to think about the decisions that they make when purchasing everyday items from t-shirts to skincare to home living. She very kindly set aside some time for a chat about how her brand is going, what inspired her and what the future is for fast fashion & sustainable consumerism ..read more

As the shift towards natural beauty is becoming more and more mainstream there is a danger that as the demand for natural skincare increases, so will the demand on the resources that we harvest from the planet. Unregulated and unchecked this can have devasting effects on the environment, wildlife and local farmers. As brands championing natural ingredients in skincare we have a responsibility to ensure that the ingredients we source are sustainably and ethically sourced. We’re joined by Shalom Lloyd, founder of Naturally Tribal Skincare to try and delve into the importance of sourcing sustai ..read more

In this epside we're sharing some of the self care lesson's we've learnt as a result of the UK lockdowns during the pandemic.  The past year has had a profound effect on our lives and has touched every aspect of them. We have gone through a living revolution, at times kicking and screaming and at other times sprinting and embracing. Good or bad, we have definitely become more mindful and appreciative of simplicity and back to basics lifestyles which have come with the advent of more time to play with. A concept that was becoming so sought after it was unachievable for many in the rat race ..read more

We talk to Simona Mulrova, our favourite nutritionist and founder of Wellness Me, about how to maintain healthy, glowing skin! Simona talks us through all the steps that will benefit our skin health from diet to skincare products- what to put in and what to put on! We hope you enjoy listening!  ..read more

In this episode Karen from Blomma Beauty chats with Imogen from Bumi Naturals about how we can keep our natural and organic beauty products fresh and hygienic.  You'll learn the difference between 'Period After Opening' and 'Best Before End' and when is the right time to throw out your products once these dates pass. We also talk about the obligations of formulators and retailers to ensure they're selling fresh, safe and potent natural skincare products. And if, after listening, you want to declutter your beauty stash, we've got hints and tips on what you need to do as well as advice on h ..read more

In this episode, Karen, founder of Blomma Beauty is chatting with Sue Campbell, founder of plastic free shampoo and conditioner bars KIND2 and Georgina Wilson-Powell, founder of sustainable lifestyle digital magazine Pebble Mag about how to shop more consciously this Christmas. In light of the pandemic many people have chosen to live more sustainably, ethically and mindfully. Whether you're new to conscious living or are a firm advocate of shopping your values already, Sue and Georgina share some incredible tips on how we can reimagine Christmas to shop, eat and travel more consciously without ..read more

In this episode Alessandra De Gregorio from certified organic beauty brand Terre Verdi talks to Karen from Blomma Beauty about organic beauty.  Find out: - The difference between organic and certified organic beauty products - What to spot on the product labels to know you're buying organic  - What's involved in the certification process - The benefits of buying certified organic beauty products - What the organic percentages on your beauty products really mean ..read more

In this episode Alessandra De Gregorio from certified organic beauty brand Terre Verdi talks to Karen from Blomma Beauty about organic beauty.  Find out: - The difference between organic and certified organic beauty products - What to spot on the product labels to know you're buying organic  - What's involved in the certification process - The benefits of buying certified organic beauty products - What the organic percentages on your beauty products really mean ..read more

In this episode, we aim to bring to light waste in the beauty industry and how we can make more conscious decisions about what to buy. We ask how easy it is, as consumers, to our purchasing decisions based on the information we are given.  ..read more

From finance to facial skincare When Alessandra de Gregorio switched her family over to a completely organic lifestyle, she inevitably began to look more closely at her skincare products in search of organic alternatives. Not satisfied with what was available on the market, she started making her own products for her friends and her family.  Spurred on by the number of requests for more products, Alessandra created the Terre Verdi brand. In this episode she tells Karen from Blomma Beauty her story. From how she moved from a successful career in the finance industry to taking on the challe ..read more