S3. EP.42 - Hiring a Cosmetic Chemist to Create a Clean Beauty Product with Angella Sprauve

In this episode of It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin, we sit down with Angella Sprauve, a leading cosmetic chemist and the force behind The Clean Beauty Atelier and Founder and CEO of Auvê Beauty. With her own lab in the Bay Area and a rich heritage from Guyana, Angella shares her journey into the world of cosmetic chemistry, where she has carved out an extensive career developing award-winning products. From her deep commitment to clean beauty to her passion for wellness and vegetarianism, Angella offers a holistic approach to beauty that extends beyond the products themselves.Angella takes us through the full spectrum of her work, from consulting with brands on concept-to-creation services to leading teams in the development of sustainable packaging solutions and creating quality skincare products. She discusses the importance of being a good people manager and the value of collaboration with clients and colleagues. We also dive into her personal practices of mindfulness and meditation, exploring how these have a profound effect on both skin health and overall well-being.Whether you're interested in the science behind beauty products, the principles of clean beauty, or the intersection of wellness and skincare, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how Angella is shaping the future of the beauty industry with her innovative and mindful approach.Learn more about Angella:Angella helps entrepreneurs, indie brands, and established companies bring their beauty ideas to life. She has developed award-winning products for a range of clean standards and retail outlets. With 15+ years as a formulation chemist and product development leader, she works with clients to create clean, safe, effective products from concept to counter. The Clean Beauty Atelier is a boutique personal care product development group lead by beauty industry innovator and leading cosmetic chemist, Angella Sprauve. We help entrepreneurs, indie brands, and established brands bring their skincare, haircare, color cosmetics and personal care ideas to life. As consulting partners, we provide a turnkey experience to take your ideas from conception to manufacturing and fulfillment.Auvê Beauty is chemistry-driven skincare, inspired by the vibrant essence of Guyana; consciously created with cutting-edge innovation of California. Founded by Angella Sprauve, a female chemist of color and industry leader. Our mission is to champion cosmetic chemistry education and radiant skin for all! Since we relaunched, we've been really proud of our growing #Auvegirl tribe - these are women from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we’re so grateful to be on their skincare journey. Our Porecelain Skin Refining Serum won the Healing Lifestyles Earth Day Award for best pore serum.Connect with Angella:@TheCleanBeautyAtelier@Auvebeautywww.thecleanbeautyatelier.comwww.auvebeauty.comGet Angella's new e-book, "Create Your Own Beauty Empire", now available to download on Amazon. Listen to more episodes of It Takes A Village podcast:⁠It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin⁠Stay updated on everything It Takes A Village podcast:⁠@ittakesavillagepod⁠⁠www.ittakesavillagepod.com⁠Connect with Delina:⁠Instagram @delinamedhin⁠⁠TikTok @delinamedhin⁠⁠YouTube @delinamedhin⁠⁠Twitter @delinamedhin⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠www.delinamedhin.comShow notes available here.