The Unschool by Andi Alleman23 Juni 2022

The Philosophy of Beauty with Ada Polla, CEO of Alchimie Forever

When reflecting on beauty the enlightenment philosopher David Hume said:

It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them, and each mind perceives a different beauty.

The nature of beauty is one of the most enduring and controversial themes in Western philosophy - beauty has been counted among the ultimate values, with goodness, truth, and justice. But what is beauty exactly? In today's episode, my guest Ada Polla, the CEO of Alchimie Forever, and a long-time beauty industry friend gets into this very topic.

Ada grew up in a very close-knit family with three sisters, the daughter of world-renowned Swiss dermatologist Dr. Luigi Polla — the first medical doctor to introduce laser technology to Europe. She started working with her father when she was a child. Saying Ada was raised in the world of beauty is an understatement. Skincare, beauty, and the importance of looking your best in order to feel good were a part of her upbringing.

As Ada launched Alchimie Forever, she and her family had a goal of bringing the magical and the mystical to skincare while using science to transform skin into something that's like gold. I met Ada back in my corporate beauty days - we've spent many days exploring the industry, meeting prominent and prestigious experts, and hearing their stories at conferences, workshops, boardroom meetings, and beyond.

Knowing Ada I thought, there's no better person to discuss the philosophy of beauty with than her.

As spiritual people - sometimes we may ask ourselves - is it vain to think about beauty and our skincare rituals? Can we be mystical people and care about our outward appearance too? What about body modification, and beauty-enhancing procedures like botox, fillers, etc? These are all questions that Ada and I dive into in this episode.

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This show is produced, mixed, recorded + additional music by T'Ben Alleman

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