{"id":73299,"date":"2025-06-25T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/?p=73299"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:18:30","slug":"formula-botanica-2025-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/formula-botanica-2025-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula Botanica mid-year celebration: What you achieved so far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re only halfway through the year here at Formula Botanica, but our international community has already made such huge strides that we wanted to share some of our students\u2019 and graduates\u2019 successes with you!<\/p>\n<p>From new enrolments to launching skincare brands and opening labs, to winning awards and getting featured on national TV, 2025 is already proving to be an incredible year for our global community.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a moment to appreciate and celebrate just how far some of you have come in the first six months of this year!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"green\">New indie beauty brands<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73307\" src=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands.png 1080w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-672x840.png 672w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-1038x1298.png 1038w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/New-indie-beauty-brands-300x375.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a special moment when a Formula Botanica graduate announces the launch of their brand. This year, we\u2019ve seen a flurry of new names added to <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/graduates\/\">our graduate gallery<\/a> \u2013 each one reflecting the vision, hard work, and passion of our graduates. Here are just a few of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00c8Y\u00cd D\u00c1RA:<\/strong> Ganiyat Salami launched her beauty and wellness brand <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/graduates\/eyi-dara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c8Y\u00cd D\u00c1RA<\/a> in January of this year. The name, a Yoruba phrase meaning \u201cThis is good,\u201d reflects the brand\u2019s mission to provide a breath of fresh air for high-achieving, health-conscious women with natural hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mollia Natural Cosmetics:<\/strong> Gagyi Blanka also launched her brand in January! <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/graduates\/mollia-natural-cosmetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mollia Natural Cosmetics<\/a> is a Romanian-based brand fuelled by a passion for pure, natural skincare and haircare. The brand\u2019s mission is to offer high-quality, eco-friendly products that capture the essence of natural beauty and simplicity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nana Latta Skincare:<\/strong> Laura Majieva is another graduate who launched in January. <a href=\"https:\/\/nanalatta-skincare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nana Latta Skincare<\/a> combines ancestral wisdom with modern holistic skincare practices. The brand, named after the Chechen phrase for \u201cMother Earth,\u201d draws inspiration from Laura\u2019s heritage and her deep commitment to creating pure, gentle skincare products for her family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serene&#8217;s Chandlery:<\/strong> After four years of studying at Formula Botanica, Serena Bath co-founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2765251140348145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serene&#8217;s Beeswax Chandlery<\/a>, a successful business focused on sustainability and ethically sourced beeswax to support bee populations. Serena has had a passion for beeswax for the past nine years, and now that she has graduated, she can do what she loves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ireora Skincare:<\/strong> Katina Walker also launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2752683184938274\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ireora Skincare<\/a> with three products, inspired by regenerative farming practices. She credits Formula Botanica with allowing her to turn her passion into reality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oatberry:<\/strong> Nikolai Krivolutski shared some exciting news: after 5 years of trial, error, passion, and many late nights of formulating in the Lab, Nikolai launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2831699790369946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oatberry<\/a> on May 2nd, proving that natural ingredients can pack a serious punch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIOYOND Natural Skincare:<\/strong> Last but certainly not least, Svetlana Suranova is ready to scale up after years of formulating, testing, refining, and pouring her whole heart into her brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2838750122998246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIOYOND Natural Skincare<\/a>, a Canadian-made, small-batch brand focused on natural performance, real results and elegant simplicity. Well done, Svetlana!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these brands is proof that it is possible to learn to formulate safe and effective natural skincare\/haircare from home, without any prior experience, and successfully launch a beauty brand.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If we&#8217;ve mentioned you in this list, keep us updated on your successes, as we love to hear from you and feature you on our content! If you haven&#8217;t, <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/contact\/\">make sure you reach out<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"green\">Global impact &amp; milestones<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73308\" src=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact.png 1080w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-672x840.png 672w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-1038x1298.png 1038w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Global-impact-300x375.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year, our graduates haven\u2019t just launched brands \u2014 they\u2019ve created waves across continents. Here are just a few of our graduates&#8217; successes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kezzia Albrechtsen-Williams<\/strong>, Formula Botanica graduate and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/kadeebotanicals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kadee Botanicals<\/a>, expanded her impact by launching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2741273249412601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incicellar<\/a>, a small ingredient supplier brand dedicated to supporting other indie formulators. If you&#8217;re a UK-based formulator looking for niche ingredients, look no further!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agapi Sikkim Skincare<\/strong>, a woman&#8217;s skincare startup founded by our graduate Rinzing Choden Bhutai, was valued at over <a href=\"https:\/\/thebetterindia.com\/337047\/agapi-sikkim-founder-rinzing-choden-bhutai-quit-delhi-job-to-start-vegan-skincare-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$1 million<\/a> this year! This is an inspiring example of what\u2019s possible when passion meets purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>This goes to show how many doors open to you once you&#8217;ve graduated from Formula Botanica. Launching your own brand is just one of many exciting paths you can take. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/diploma-beauty-brand-business-management\/\">Diploma in Beauty Brand Business Management<\/a> to discover where your journey could lead next.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"green\">Awards, media features &amp; events<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73309\" src=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition.png 1080w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-672x840.png 672w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-1038x1298.png 1038w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Special-recognition-300x375.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve also loved seeing our graduates get the spotlight they deserve this year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ellowyn Isaacson<\/strong> of Ay\u00e9ya was featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/video\/shop-products-from-black-owned-companies-that-give-back-231647813548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Today Show in the US<\/a>, showcasing black-owned brands that give back. What an amazing achievement!<\/li>\n<li><strong>7 Hopes London<\/strong>, a contract manufacturer business founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16FVRpd4ts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our graduate Hazem Elsawaf<\/a>, received an award for excellence in indie beauty. Well done, Hazem!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poojah Bhimra<\/strong> participated as a brand for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/192shqqDot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue Beauty and Wellness honours<\/a>, a first-of-its-kind awards by Vogue India! How amazing is that?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mel Driver\u00a0<\/strong>was profiled in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2786658271540765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her local newspaper<\/a> \u2014 a brilliant example of how community-level visibility builds trust and recognition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edrice Angry<\/strong> attended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2769867883219804\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxe Pack in Los Angeles<\/a>, a major global event for packaging and branding in the beauty industry. Edrice is also a regular at our student support sessions, and we love how committed she is to her studies! Some of our team even had the pleasure of meeting her in person during a visit to Los Angeles this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And let\u2019s not forget the kind, inspiring words our graduates share with us, like those of Shagufta Saleem, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2850810981792160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">featured here<\/a> \u2014 a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"green\">Student wins that made us smile<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73310\" src=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins.png 1080w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-672x840.png 672w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-1038x1298.png 1038w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-wins-300x375.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of our favourite moments so far this year have come from you \u2014 sharing your wins, your excitement, and your joy in learning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FormulaBotanica\/posts\/2728263754046884\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certificate selfie by Natalie Horler<\/a> in December last year reminded us how proud our students feel when they complete a course.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0New student celebrations, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1E2p3vGxjX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maddalena Ghayyoori<\/a> joining the community.<\/li>\n<li>Enrolments in the <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/the-organic-international-skincare-entrepreneur-programme\/\">International Skincare Entrepreneur Program<\/a>, with excited new students like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/SkincareEntrepreneurs\/posts\/2931537663677156\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cindy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/SkincareEntrepreneurs\/posts\/2931971380300451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jennine<\/a> taking their first steps into the world of organic skincare formulation. They&#8217;ve got an amazing journey ahead of them!<\/li>\n<li>A special shoutout to our formulation tutor, Brooke, who recently celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7293592398775877632\/?actorCompanyId=2512456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five years of working with Formula Botanica on LinkedIn<\/a>! Brooke\u2019s journey is truly inspiring: she began studying with us at just 14 years old and eventually joined our team full-time after graduating as a student herself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"green\">What&#8217;s next?<\/h2>\n<p>With six months still to go, we know there are even more brand launches, breakthroughs, and bold moves ahead. But today, we\u2019re taking a moment to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>To every student, every graduate, and every member of our global community: thank you. You are living proof that <em>anyone can formulate<\/em> \u2014 and that when we lift each other up, there\u2019s no limit to what we can create together.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s been your biggest win so far in 2025? We\u2019d love to hear from you \u2014 share it with us in the comments below or tag us on social media using #formulabotanica.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Inspired to start your own formulation journey? Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/formulabotanica.com\/ourcourses\/\">our award-winning free and paid online courses<\/a> and become part of a global community and movement that&#8217;s reshaping beauty, one formulation at a time.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re only halfway through the year here at Formula Botanica, but our international community has already made such huge strides that we wanted to share some of our students\u2019 and graduates\u2019 successes with you! 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