VIRTUAL HERBALISM CONFERENCE - DAY 3

The Science Behind Botanical Formulations: Debunking Myths with Lorraine Dallmeier

Join Lorraine Dallmeier, award-winning entrepreneur and director of Formula Botanica, as she clears up common misconceptions in the world of botanical formulations. As a leading figure in the natural skincare and botanical formulations industry, Lorraine has transformed skincare education by blending natural ingredients with science, empowering a global community of beauty entrepreneurs to create safe, effective, and sustainable products. In this session, she’ll share valuable insights into the science of botanicals to help you navigate the exciting world of natural skincare with confidence and clarity.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The step-by-step process behind creating a botanical formula, from ingredient selection to final product. 
  • Ways that science guides botanical formulation in product development. 
  • Common myths and misconceptions about botanical formulations. 
  • The importance of standardizing botanical ingredients in formulations. 
  • Commonly overrated and misrepresented botanical ingredients used in the skincare industry. 
  • Practical tips and safety considerations for formulating botanical products at home.

Lorraine Dallmeier is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica, the online organic cosmetic formulation and business school, which has trained over 21,000 formulators and indie beauty entrepreneurs in 190+ countries. 

Voted the most influential person in natural beauty and awarded the Digital Achiever of the Year award for the cosmetics industry by Google, Lorraine is on a mission to teach the world to formulate. Lorraine hosts the 5-star Green Beauty Conversations podcast, where she tackles some of the most controversial topics in sustainable beauty.

About Lorraine Dallmeier:

  • on Green Beauty Conversations podcast: https://formulabotanica.com/podcast
  • and her free formulation course at: https://bit.ly/4h5OXQM
  • contributing Everyone Can Formulate Ebook to the 2025 Herbalism Conference VIP Pass Ticket!
  • contributing to The Heirloom Recipe Collection, a curated course featuring 40 signature herbal recipes from sage herbalists like Rosemary Gladstar, Dr. Aviva Romm, Felicia Ruiz, David Winston, and dozens of others. These timeless treasures will surely become cherished heirlooms in your own apothecary, exclusively available as an upgrade to 2025 Herbalism Conference VIP Pass Ticket!

Find Lorraine:

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Virtual Herbalism Conference: Live Access

OPENING CEREMONY: FEBRUARY 16

  • 1:00 PM EST: Opening Day Ceremony & Conference Orientation

DAY 3: FEBRUARY 19

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbs and Acupuncture for Pain Relief with Jiling Lin
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Herbal Tea in Nature Awareness and Plant Connection with Taryn Forrelli
  • 1:00 PM EST: Pillars of Health: Foundational Care from Clinical Herbalists with Shona Richter MacDougall & Alison Birks
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Science Behind Botanical Formulations: Debunking Myths with Lorraine Dallmeier
  • 5:00 PM EST: Favorite Brain Boosting and Cognition Support Herbs with Maria Noël Groves
  • 7:00PM EST: Herbs and Nature Therapy for Reducing Cancer Risk with Chanchal Cabrera

DAY 4: FEBRUARY 20

  • 9:00 AM EST: Virtual Plant Walk with Jim Mcdonald
  • 11:00 AM EST: Aromatics for the Emotional Heart with David Crow
  • 1:00 PM EST: A 101 Guide: Harvesting Herbs and Wild Edibles with Holly Hutton & Heather Wood Buzzard
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Sacred Act of Cooking: Traditions and Herbs in Everyday Meals with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
  • 5:00 PM EST: Navigating Herbal Safety and Interactions with Erika Galentin
  • 7:00 PM EST: Founding an Herbal Product Business Today with Ric Scalzo

DAY 5: FEBRUARY 21

  • 9:00 AM EST: A Path Forward: Lessons Learned from Travel and Transformation with Traditional Medicine with Nick Polizzi
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Connection: Alchemy of Plants and Spiritual Growth with Mariah Gannessa
  • 1:00 PM EST: Exploring the Herbal Journey: Finding your Unique Educational Path with Jane Metzger & Cristina Asensio Foley
  • 3:00 PM EST: Seasonal Herbal Support and Energetic Considerations for Menopausal Changes with Pamela Spence
  • 5:00 PM EST: Sacred Plants: Herbs from Around the World with Mimi Hernandez
  • 7:00 PM EST: Closing Ceremony

CONTINUE EXPLORING

  • Empower your Herbal Journey beyond the Live Event!

DAY 2: FEBRUARY 18

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbal Beauty and Secrets for Supernatural Skin Care with Rachelle Robinett
  • 11:00 AM EST: Soul Medicine: Herbs for Complex Trauma with Selima Harleston Lust
  • 1:00 PM EST: Finding Herbal Community: Building Authentic Connections with Cat Seixas & Hannah Lasorsa
  • 3:00 PM EST: Constitutional Herbalism: Energetics for Individuals with Sajah Popham
  • 5:00 PM EST: Building a Resilient Immune System with Herbs with Tieraona Low Dog
  • 7:00 PM EST: The Science and Craft of Building an Aromatherapy First Aid Kit with Holly Brandenberger

DAY 1: FEBRUARY 17

  • 9:00 AM EST: Cortisol Reset and Stress Recovery: Restoring Health with Herbs with Aviva Romm
  • 11:00 AM EST: Science of Adaptogens and Specific Indications for Use with David Winston
  • 1:00 PM EST: Daily Rituals for At Home Herbalism with Alyson Morgan & Meagan Visser
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Role of Herbs in Dreamspace and Consciousness Expansion with Adriana Ayales
  • 5:00 PM EST: Herbal Infusions from Indigenous Cultures Around the World with Abril Donea
  • 7:00 PM EST: Herbalism and Intuition: Working with Plants with Asia Suler