Our visitor on this episode is Dr Terence Chung, visionary co-founder of FRUU Cosmetics, which is an organization devoted to turning sustainable substances, significantly “wonky fruits” or byproducts from the juicing and agricultural industries, into pure cosmetics.
In dialog with System Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier, Terence not solely shares the outstanding journey of FRUU, but in addition gives invaluable insights into the corporate’s complete dedication to sustainability.
On this episode, we unravel the complexities and triumphs of incorporating unconventional substances in cosmetics, and achieve a deep understanding of the challenges that accompany this modern strategy. Be part of us for an insightful dialog that guarantees to unveil the hidden potential inside these typically underestimated substances, promising a paradigm shift in the way in which we understand magnificence and sustainability.
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Inspiring quote:
“Nature has a approach of unusual us with magnificence in sudden locations. At FRUU Cosmetics, we imagine in unlocking the hidden potential of ‘wonky fruits,’ turning nature’s missed gems right into a sustainable supply of magnificence and empowerment.” – Dr. Terence Chung, Co-founder of FRUU Cosmetics
On this episode with Dr Terence Chung, co-founder of FRUU, you’ll hear:
- An introduction to FRUU and its mission to rework wonky fruits into sustainable cosmetics.
- In regards to the various vary of merchandise FRUU provides, from lip balms and hand lotions to deodorants and fragrances.
- Terence Chung’s inspiration behind creating FRUU and the distinctive challenges confronted within the cosmetics business.
- The fascinating story behind sourcing wonky fruits and turning them into practical beauty substances.
- Insights into the potential of upcycling within the magnificence business and the position of practical substances derived from waste.
- Terence’s perspective on making upcycling the norm within the magnificence business and the necessity for a mindset shift:the reception to upcycled formulations amongst shoppers and the fragile stability of selling sustainability.
- FRUU’s future plans, together with exploring new product traces and addressing challenges within the perfume sector.
Key takeouts embrace:
- Sustainability by wonky fruits: FRUU focuses on turning byproducts, significantly wonky fruits, into pure cosmetics, making a sustainable strategy to ingredient sourcing.
- Product variety: From lip balms to fragrances, FRUU has expanded its product vary, emphasising the flexibility of wonky fruit-derived substances.
- Innovation in upcycling: Terence discusses the potential for upcycling practical substances and the challenges related to altering business mindsets.
- Client mindset: Whereas there’s a rising curiosity in sustainable merchandise, shopper priorities typically prioritise worth and model recognition over environmental issues.
- Future endeavours: FRUU is about to discover new product traces, with a concentrate on residence perfume and bathtub merchandise, and is actively engaged on growing fragrances from wonky fruits.
Meet our visitor: Dr Terence Chung
Dr Terence Chung, the co-founder of FRUU.., leads a pioneering London-based model that transforms “wonky fruits” and agricultural by-products into eco-friendly magnificence and toiletry merchandise.
With a stable background in biochemistry and a ardour for sustainability and modern model design, Terence, alongside co-founder Kelly, started crafting FRUU’s merchandise of their modest spare room in 2017. Since its inception, each FRUU product has been meticulously designed, formulated, and produced of their devoted London workshop. Recognised as a multi-award-winning model, FRUU proudly graces the cabinets of esteemed retailers reminiscent of John Lewis, Sephora, Boots Magnificence Solely Retailer (Battersea), Holland & Barrett Netherlands, and LOGON Hong Kong.
Lately, Terence’s visionary contributions to the business have earned him a spot among the many High 25 within the ‘Who’s Who In Pure Magnificence’, a testomony to his affect and innovation within the area.
Discover out extra about FRUU and Terence:
FRUU web site | Instagram: @fruu.cosmetics | Tiktok @FRUUcosmetics | Linkedin |
Terence is providing 15% off on-line on the FRUU.. web site to Inexperienced Magnificence Conversations listeners with code: FB15.
FRUU-LAB is providing free product improvement session with prior reserving.
There’s a wealth of knowledge in our previous episodes and we encourage you to return and hearken to them. If you wish to hear extra about a few of the matters we coated on this episode, please do delve again into the podcast archives. Go and hearken to:
Episode 181: Marine magic from seaweed waste to beauty substances, by which Lorraine interviewed Geoff Chapin of Carbonwave, who’s talked about on this interview with Terence. Carbonwave has created a seaweed waste-derived emulsifier.
Episode 199: with Thomas Kerfoot of Inky Substances and O&3, who provides upcycled substances to all kinds of magnificence manufacturers.
Episode 59: How upcycled waste constructed a worldwide magnificence model – by which we spoke with Anna Brightman of Upcircle which processes their very own waste substances in-house to create cosmetics.
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