What makes aloe soothing? How does kigelia extract firm skin? Jennifer Hirsch, a botanist who trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has studied ethnobotany and worked with NGOs to research botanical business diversification for communities around the world. Now, she helps beauty brands bring the power of plants to their products. In this episode, she shares stories from her travels and explains how botanicals like ashwagandha, argan, and cucumber can improve skin and hair—and which herbal supplements have side effects to watch out for.
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The Beauty Botanist, Jennifer Hirsch
Noughty Haircare
Liz Earle
Francis Harper - naturalist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Dr. Livingstone’s Exhibition - Jennifer mentioned his famous story about kigelia trees
Shea Nilotica - the type of shea grown in Uganda
castor oil
ricin - the poison that comes from castor beans
Upcircle Coffee Face Scrub - Herbal Blend
Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
Loli Beauty Plum Elixir Organic Revitalizing Face Oil
Frances Prescott Tri-Balm Cleansing Balm
Decléor Neroli Bigarade Hydrating Aromessence Serum for Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Annee de Mamiel
De Mamiel Altitude Oil
Decléor Rosemary Night Balm
Amly Radiance Boost Silver Rich Face Mist
Noughty Curl Taming Cream
Noughty Hello Curls Define & Reshape Curl Primer
Noughty Frizz Magic Anti-Frizz Serum
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil
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