Natural Beauty Podcast
by European Natural Beauty Awards
Natural Beauty Podcast brings you the latest news from the natural cosmetics scene. In the episodes, we share industry tips and have important discussions on the state of the beauty sector. Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the European Natural Beauty Awards – a recognition and promotion program for outstanding natural cosmetics products and sustainable beauty tools, and an industry event for the natural beauty sector. By following the Natural Beauty Podcast, you will stay updated with the highlights from the awards. Your host is the founder of the awards, Satu Mäkinen, originally from Finland herself. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertaining and educational purposes only. If you have health concerns, seek professional medical advice. Note: Prior, this podcast was Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, hence the episodes from 2020-2022 are the original Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast episodes.
Episodes
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Ep. 73: Talking Industry Trends With Premium Beauty Media's Vincent Gallon: Growth Of Natural Cosmetics
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Vincent Gallon – the founder and managing director of Premium Beauty Media (PremiumBeautyNews.com and BrazilBeautyNews.com). Based in Paris, France, the media reports on the cosmetics industry…
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Ep. 72: Exploring Sustainable Beauty With Judith Fiedler: Green Claims, Transparency, and Production Choices
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Judith Fiedler. With 20 years in the cosmetics realm, Judith Fiedler specializes in natural formulations, packaging, and navigating global regulatory waters. She is a science enthusiast who can sprinkle...
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Ep. 71: Market In Focus: The United Kingdom – Soil Association Certification's Paige Tracey Shares All About Certifications' Importance In Transparency
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with the UK-based Soil Association Certification's Paige Tracey. Soil Association Certification is the UK's leading organic certifier offering a wide range of organic and sustainable certification schemes...
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Ep. 70: Market In Focus: Denmark – All About Denmark's Cosmetics Industry With BeautyNews.dk's Nina Høfler Kluge
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Nina Høfler Kluge – the editor-in-chief at the Danish cosmetics trade newsletter Beautynews.dk. Nina has an experience of more than 20 years being a chief editor in the beauty industry and she has a…
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Ep. 69: Behind The NATRUE Label – How Standards Are Changing the Beauty Industry With Dr. Mark Smith
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Dr. Mark Smith – the General Director of NATRUE. NATRUE is a Brussels-based international non-profit association committed to promoting and protecting natural and organic cosmetics worldwide. Since its...
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Ep. 68: Collaboration With The Natural Beauty Show: Welcome To Stockholm in October 2024!
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Melina Viking - the event director of the Natural Beauty & Health Show, the awards' collaboration event. In the episode, Melina and Satu talk all about the capital of Sweden, Stockholm – as the city…
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Ep. 67: All About The 2024 Awards Season
Welcome to the first episode of the refreshed Natural Beauty Podcast, where the founder of the European Natural Beauty Awards and the host of this podcast Satu Mäkinen shares all about the 2024 awards season! New awarding model, new awards given, new juries, in-person ceremony in Stockholm, and...
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Ep. 66: Karma Mama | Natural Skincare For Babies, Kids And Mamas
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Leonie Stevens – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand Karma Mama. Leonie has been very interested in cosmetics since a young age though while spending a lot of time in...
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Ep. 65: NOBE Nordic Beauty | Forest's Essence Captured For Urbanites In A Form Of Skincare
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Johanna Rönkkö – the founder of the award-winning Finnish natural cosmetics brand NOBE. The brand’s Forest Elixir® Microbiome Strengthening Body Lotion and Forest Elixir® Microbiome Enriching Gel...
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Ep. 64: LIV Botanics | Bringing The Best Of Nature To Your Skin – Sustainably
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Estella – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand LIV Botanics. LIV Botanics stands for a new, future-proof generation of skincare that combines effectiveness with…
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Ep. 63: Lumi | Sustainable Sensitive Skincare Made In Estonia
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Helen Hirv – the founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand Lumi. In the episode, Helen shares more about the Smooth Estonian Aha-Bha Anti-Cellulite Gel and the Iconic Overnight...
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Ep. 62: Secrets d'Aloyse | Bringing Back The Natural Remedies From Generations Past
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Christine Rusch – the founder of the award-nominated French natural cosmetics brand Secrets d'Aloyse. In the episode, Christine shares more about the Créme Jeunesse Moisturiser, which is nominated for…
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Ep. 61: Le Beach | Radiant Beach Glow Every Single Day!
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Michelle Tan – the founder of the award-nominated Dutch natural cosmetics brand Le Beach. The brand’s Radiance C serum is nominated for the European Natural Beauty Awards this year 2023, and Michelle...
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Ep. 60: Viking Beauty Secrets | Certified Organic Skincare From Northern Power Ingredients
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Eha Urbsalu – the founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand Viking Beauty Secrets. In the episode, Eha shares more about the Exfoliating Face Scrub, which is nominated for the...
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Ep. 59: Silmachy Cosmetics | Environmentally Conscious Care In Plastic-Free Packaging
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Marta Šulce – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian natural cosmetics brand Silmachy Cosmetics. In the episode, Marta shares more about the brand's Face Moisturiser With Raspberry Seed Oil – which…
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Ep. 58: By Mukk | Natural And Minimalistic, Yet Effective
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sabine Suuster – the co-founder of the award-nominated Estonian natural cosmetics brand By Mukk. by mukk is a sea-inspired skincare collection created with organic certified and plant-based ingredients,...
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Ep. 57: Luyana Skincare | Unlocking The Richest African Botanicals For The World
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Mari-Anne and Melinda Daura – the founders of the award-nominated Danish skincare brand Luyana Skincare. In the episode, Mari-Anne and Melinda share more about the Nourishing Body Butter, which is...
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Ep. 56: Forest Spa Finland | Allrounder Skin Wellness Through The Power Of Nordic Nature
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Daniel Collins – the founder of the award-nominated Finnish skincare brand Forest Spa Finland. In the episode, Daniel shares more about the brand's Nordic Adaptogen Serum – which is nominated for the...
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Ep. 55: Pura Nordica | Natural Remedies For Sensitive And Reactive Skin
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Nina Kekäläinen – the founder of the award-winning and freshly award-nominated Finnish skincare brand Pura Nordica. In the episode, Nina shares more about the Spruce Sprout & Humus Balancing Clay Mask...
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Ep. 54: BeeKi Skincare | Lifeforce From Bees In A Form Of Skincare
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Tone Bryn – the founder of the award-nominated Norwegian skincare brand BeeKi Skincare. In the episode, Tone shares how she started her brand, and behind the scenes of creating the brand’s Sacred Glow –...
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Ep. 53: Innosenta | Producing Purely Natural Skincare
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Viktorija Radzevica – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian cosmetics brand Innosenta. In the episode, Viktorija shares how the brand Innosenta got started as well as deeper insights about the...
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Ep. 52: Oquist Cosmetics | Luxury Skincare In Refillable And Repurposable Ceramic Sculptures
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Olga Ringquist – co-founder of the award-winning and freshly award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand Oquist Cosmetics. Oquist Cosmetics is famous for being the world’s first luxury skincare in ceramic...
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Ep. 51: Moi Forest | Bringing Healing Properties Of The Forest To Everyone's Daily Life
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Maria Varon – the co-founder of the award-nominated Finnish natural cosmetics brand Moi Forest Moi Forest brings the healing properties of the forest to everyone's daily life. The brand’s Microbiome…
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Ep. 50: Bio Eco Actual | Celebrating 10 Years Of Raising Awareness About Organic Production, Ethical Consumption, And Sustainability
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Oriol Urrutia, the co-editor of Bio Eco Actual – the awards' official media partner. Bio Eco Actual is a widely regarded publisher that raises awareness about organic food and cosmetics, ethical...
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Ep. 49: The Skin Agent | On A Mission To Provide A Friction-Free Life
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Linda Nilsson – the founder and CEO of the award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand The Skin Agent. In the episode, Linda shares her story about creating a cosmetics brand that provides a friction-free...
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Ep. 48: Marusha | Providing Natural Solutions To Common Hair And Skin Challenges
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Marita Aboltiņa – the founder of the award-nominated Latvian cosmetics brand Marusha. In the episode, Marita shares her secret to common challenges, such as hair loss, irritated scalp, and dry skin. She...
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Ep. 47: Rimita Green | A Mother And A Son Building Greener Future Together
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Minna and Riku-Pekka Uusitalo – the founders of the award-winning and freshly also award-nominated Finnish cosmetics brand Rimita Green. In the episode, Minna and Riku-Pekka share the behind-the-scenes...
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Ep. 46: CaTe Nordic Beauty | A New Holistic Skincare Concept
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Terhi Vesa and Carl Fagerudd – the founders of the new yet already award-nominated Finnish skincare brand, CaTe Nordic Beauty. In the episode, Terhi and Carl share their story of creating a natural...
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Ep. 45: Imogen - Farm To Face | Behind-The-Scenes Of Natural Cosmetics Production
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Cassie Maddocks – the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand Imogen – Farm To Face. In the episode, Cassie shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the production all the way from the farm...
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Ep. 44: aie cosmetics | Activism In Elegance
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Saila Järvi – one of the founders of the award-winning Finnish premium skincare brand aie cosmetics. In the episode, Saila shares the behind-the-scenes stories of creating this unique brand and we also...
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Ep. 43: 1753 Skincare | What Is The Truth About Our Skin?
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Christopher Genberg – the founder of the Swedish cosmetics brand 1753 Skincare (*ex Floranie Skincare). In the episode, Christopher shares the behind-the-scenes stories of creating a skincare brand on a...
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Ep. 42: Natural Revolution In The Beauty World & What's Happening At The Moment
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Linda Joensuu - the communications assistant behind our natural beauty scenes. In the episode, Satu and Linda discuss all things natural beauty, sustainability, and much-needed change in the world. News...
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Ep. 41: News For Natural Beauty Brand Entrepreneurs! | Peer Accelerator Circle
Welcome to a new episode of the Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Andrea Endres about a collaborative new initiative that will provide a community and strength for natural beauty brand entrepreneurs. In the episode, Satu and Andrea will talk about what the Peer...
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Ep. 40: New Era Of The Podcast | Sharing Stories From Now On As The NATURAL BEAUTY PODCAST
Welcome to the very first episode of the renewed Natural Beauty Podcast! In this episode, the host, Satu Mäkinen, talks about the background of the podcast and shares what's new with both the Nordic and the European Natural Beauty Awards. Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the Nordic & European...
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Ep. 39: WISE Organic Skincare | Pioneer's Thoughts And Advice
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Gunilla Brunell - the founder of the award-nominated, pioneering Swedish skincare brand, WISE. In the episode, Gunilla will share her ground-breaking stories from as early as the 90s, and how it…
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Ep. 38: Norrskin | Let The Nordic Spirit In!
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kate Bergvik - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish cosmetics brand, Norrskin. In the episode, Kate will share the behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural cosmetics brand, as well as...
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Ep. 37: Herbhub | Embracing The Revolution In The Haircare Industry
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Frida Jansson and Lena Hellman - the founders of the award-nominated Swedish haircare brand, Herbhub. In the episode, Frida and Lena will share their behind-the-scenes stories of creating a…
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Ep. 36: Pura Nordica | The Power of Handmade Natural Cosmetics
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Nina Kekäläinen - the founder of the award-nominated Finnish skincare brand, Pura Nordica. In the episode, Nina will share her behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand. We…
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Ep. 35: Ester by Sweden | Soothing Skincare With Kind Ingredients
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Amanda Berglund - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand, Ester by Sweden. In the episode, Amanda will share her behind-the-scenes stories of creating a natural skincare brand.…
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Ep. 34: Elm Organics | A New Generation Of Clean Cosmetics
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sine Brynestad Stokke and Linn Stokke - the founders of the award-nominated Norwegian cosmetics brand, Elm Organics. In the episode, Sine and Linn will share their behind-the-scenes stories of...
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Ep. 33: AIVA | Wildly Easy Minimalistic Skincare
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Jonna Jalkanen - the founder of the award-nominated, minimalistic Finnish cosmetics brand, AIVA. In the episode, Jonna will share her view on what it truly means to go back to basics with your...
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Ep. 32: Honningperler | Transparency And Authenticity Above All
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Kristin Olischer - the founder of the award-winning Danish cosmetics brand, Honningperler. We recorded an episode with Kristin in 2021 where she shared the longer version of her story as well as...
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Ep. 31: MH+FaceOil | Nature's luxury meets Swedish design
Welcome to a new episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Maria Herkner - the founder of the award-nominated Swedish skincare brand, MH+FaceOil - and the brand's trusted product development advisor, Anki Hindevall. In the episode, Maria will share her...
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Ep. 30: aie cosmetics | Activism In Elegance
Welcome to a new season of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast - all about the Nordic Natural Beauty Awards 2022 nominees. In this first episode of the season, the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Saila Laitinen - the co-founder of the award-nominated, Finnish cosmetics brand, aie cosmetics. In the...
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Ep. 29: Sharing The Secrets Behind The Success Story Of HUMLE - A Swedish Natural Cosmetics Brand | Talking With The Founder Elina Forsell
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Elina Forsell - the founder of the award-winning Swedish cosmetics brand, HUMLE. Among other topics, we dive into the world of cosmetics production and talk about the brand's star ingredient - hops.…
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Ep. 28: How Can The Skill Of Formulating Empower Us All? | Talking With Lorraine Dallmeier - The CEO Of The World-Leading Online Formulation School Formula Botanica
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Lorraine Dallmeier - the CEO of the world-leading online formulation school, Formula Botanica. In today's episode, we dive into the world of organic and botanical formulating. Lorraine shares how…
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Ep. 27: How Can Ayurveda Help Us Find Balance In Life? | All About Ayurvedic View On Beauty And Life With Eveliina Holm
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Eveliina Holm - an Ayurvedic Life Coach, Mindfulness Coach CFM®, and a Yoga Teacher. In today's episode, we dive into the discussion about Ayurveda and its' potential in balancing life. Ayurveda has...
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Ep. 26: Do Men Have "Beauty Standards"? | Talking All About Men's Cosmetics With Patrik Bergfeldt
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Patrik Bergfeldt - a PR consultant, travel journalist, and a long-term beauty industry changemaker. In today's episode, we dive into the discussion about men's "beauty standards" and take a look at how...
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Ep. 25: How Can I Start A Holistic Skincare Journey? | Talking With Andrea Endres - The Founder Of Skin Body Spirit Summit
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Andrea Endres - a holistic skincare therapist and the creator of our international partner event - Skin Body Spirit Summit. The Nordic Natural Beauty Awards keeps collaborating with the summit because…
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Ep. 24: How Can I Change My Fashion And Beauty Closets To More Sustainable? | Talking With Sophie Gripenberg, The Founder Of A Sustainable Closet
Join this episode of the Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, where the host Satu Mäkinen talks with Sophie Gripenberg. Sophie is a sustainability professional with several years of experience working and volunteering in fields related to fair trade, organic farming, climate change, poverty reduction,...
About this show
Natural Beauty Podcast brings you the latest news from the natural cosmetics scene. In the episodes, we share industry tips and have important discussions on the state of the beauty sector. Natural Beauty Podcast is powered by the European Natural Beauty Awards – a recognition and promotion program for outstanding natural cosmetics products and sustainable beauty tools, and an industry event for the natural beauty sector. By following the Natural Beauty Podcast, you will stay updated with the highlights from the awards. Your host is the founder of the awards, Satu Mäkinen, originally from Finland herself. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertaining and educational purposes only. If you have health concerns, seek professional medical advice. Note: Prior, this podcast was Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast, hence the episodes from 2020-2022 are the original Nordic Natural Beauty Podcast episodes.
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European Natural Beauty Awards