The Eco Well Podcast

The Eco Well Podcast is hosted by Jen Novakovich, a Canadian cosmetic chemist who approaches beauty from a perspective most podcasters simply can't -- she's formulated products in a lab. That hands-on chemistry experience shapes every conversation on the show, which features interviews with cosmetic scientists, regulatory experts, and industry researchers from around the world. The topics are where this show really distinguishes itself. While most beauty podcasts discuss whether a product works, The Eco Well asks why it works, whether the testing methodology was sound, and if the marketing claims hold up to scientific scrutiny. Recent episodes have tackled research fraud in the beauty industry, greenwashing practices, sunscreen testing scandals, and ingredient safety debates with the kind of rigor you'd expect from a peer-reviewed journal but delivered conversationally enough to stay engaging. With 99 episodes released biweekly, the catalog is focused and curated rather than sprawling. The 4.7-star rating from 73 reviews reflects a small but passionate audience of cosmetic chemistry enthusiasts, beauty professionals, and savvy consumers who want to cut through marketing noise. Jen offers Patreon support for deeper access, and the show targets both consumers and industry professionals -- a rare dual audience that works because the science translates across both contexts. It's not the podcast for casual product browsing, but if you've ever Googled a INCI list or wondered whether "clinically proven" actually means anything, this show will become essential listening.