Podcast: I spoke to an active ingredient scientist… and it changed how I see skincare
Dr Jule Lexa Völzke, Lead of Product Creation and Development at CLR Berlin, recently spoke with Lorraine Dallmeier on Formula Botanica’s Green Beauty Conversations podcast about what active ingredients really are, how they are developed behind the scenes, and why scientifically grounded skincare needs more than headline claims.
The conversation explored how active ingredients are validated, why no single test method can define efficacy on its own, and why hydration and barrier support still remain fundamental to skin health. It also highlighted the importance of translating complex skin biology into clear, credible product stories that connect R&D, formulation and communication.