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Every Ingredient Has a Face and a Place | Monique Montoya
What if every ingredient in your skincare had a face, a place, and a story?
Today’s guest is Monique Montoya, a cosmetic formulator, entrepreneur, and founder of LMBK, also pronounced Alambique. After spending more than a decade behind the scenes formulating products for major beauty brands, Monique became increasingly interested in the stories behind the ingredients being used—and the farmers producing them.
Her approach is built around a simple question:
Where does it come from?
In this conversation, we explore:
Monique’s journey from Albuquerque to different parts of the world
Why she…
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