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Would you use olive oil on hair? It's nice enough but more modern materials are better. www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a6561...
This Great Moisturizer For Silky-Smooth Hair Is Something You Already Have In Your Kitchen Cabinet
The pantry staple can make your hair soft and smooth, but not without some risks.
www.womenshealthmag.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Would you use olive oil on hair? It's nice enough but more modern materials are better. www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a6561...
Can we stop being afraid of chemicals in our cosmetics? www.marieclaire.com/beauty/chemi...
Hot Take—I Want Chemicals on My Face and In My Skincare
Parabens and aluminum get a bad rap.
www.marieclaire.com
August 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Can we stop being afraid of chemicals in our cosmetics? www.marieclaire.com/beauty/chemi...
I thought it strange that a huge bill would pass both houses of congress with little news. These bills have not passed! They were simply introduced into committee. They are not likely to pass. www.ebony.com/beauty-bill-...
New Laws Protect Black Women from Toxic Beauty
Congress has passed four new bills banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics. Here’s how it helps protect Black women and beauty professionals—from scalp health to safer braiding hair.
www.ebony.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I thought it strange that a huge bill would pass both houses of congress with little news. These bills have not passed! They were simply introduced into committee. They are not likely to pass. www.ebony.com/beauty-bill-...
Is it worth the extra money to buy salon brand products? I weigh in. (Hint: nope) www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a6501...
Is Drugstore Shampoo As Good As Alix Earle Says It Is? Chemists Who Create Hair Products Have The Answer.
This is how to spend your money the smart way.
www.womenshealthmag.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Is it worth the extra money to buy salon brand products? I weigh in. (Hint: nope) www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a6501...
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And you thought Cannes was just for film festivals. The IFSCC is hosting their 35th annual congress in Cannes this fall featuring 68 oral presentations and 900 posters, which were selected from nearly 1,200 submissions.
#cosmeticscience #cosmeticchemist #innovation
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#cosmeticscience #cosmeticchemist #innovation
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What’s happening at the IFSCC 35th annual congress?
This September, the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) is set to hold its 35th annual congress in Cannes. We spoke to the organisers about the key themes and topics of…
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June 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
And you thought Cannes was just for film festivals. The IFSCC is hosting their 35th annual congress in Cannes this fall featuring 68 oral presentations and 900 posters, which were selected from nearly 1,200 submissions.
#cosmeticscience #cosmeticchemist #innovation
buff.ly/Rya5coH
#cosmeticscience #cosmeticchemist #innovation
buff.ly/Rya5coH
Did you know that LOreal hasn’t done animal test on cosmetics since 1989 #nysccsupplersday
June 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Did you know that LOreal hasn’t done animal test on cosmetics since 1989 #nysccsupplersday
Innovation buzzwords - neurocosmetics, AI, peptides, exosomes, biotechnology. There is movement away from highlighting the naturalness & sustainability story of the last decade. #nysccsuppliersday
June 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Innovation buzzwords - neurocosmetics, AI, peptides, exosomes, biotechnology. There is movement away from highlighting the naturalness & sustainability story of the last decade. #nysccsuppliersday
Raspberry extract as a preservative? It’s a game changer? Hmm Supposed to provide broad spectrum protection & give consumer benefit like antioxidant. Would need to see some data #nysccsuppliersday
June 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Raspberry extract as a preservative? It’s a game changer? Hmm Supposed to provide broad spectrum protection & give consumer benefit like antioxidant. Would need to see some data #nysccsuppliersday
Watching innovation panel discussion at Suppliers Day in New York. Is there any real new innovations? Maybe I’m too cynical. It’s good to see people trying.
June 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Watching innovation panel discussion at Suppliers Day in New York. Is there any real new innovations? Maybe I’m too cynical. It’s good to see people trying.
What do you think of the Yuka app and how should industry respond? Here's what I said. www.beautyindependent.com/yuka-beauty-...
As Yuka Gains Millions Of Users, Beauty Industry Insiders Question The Veracity Of Its Product Ratings
Even clean beauty brands inclined to favor tools like Yuka wonder why its ingredient conclusions differ from other apps like EWG.
www.beautyindependent.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What do you think of the Yuka app and how should industry respond? Here's what I said. www.beautyindependent.com/yuka-beauty-...
Will this replace cosmetic chemists? I don't think quite yet but maybe in the future. www.formulaterobotics.com
Formulate Robotics
Building the robotic kitchen for chemistry-driven products like pharma, personal & pet care, home care, supplements, & specialty chemicals
www.formulaterobotics.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Will this replace cosmetic chemists? I don't think quite yet but maybe in the future. www.formulaterobotics.com
The industry relies on misinformation to sell more product so efforts to combat it will have limited effect. www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/the-dermo...
The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a 'big issue' for industry
Professional skincare brands must reinforce education around formulations and ingredients to tackle the ongoing waves of misinformation around dermocosmetics, say industry experts. Addressing attendee...
www.premiumbeautynews.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The industry relies on misinformation to sell more product so efforts to combat it will have limited effect. www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/the-dermo...
Here's a pretty good review of the problems associated with the clean beauty movement. More allergic reactions without any real additional benefits. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Natural Does Not Mean Safe
Clean beauty, also known as natural skin care, is having a moment. From 2017 to 2018, the natural skin care market grew by 23% to 1.6 billion dollars, accounting for over 25% of the 5.6 billion dollar...
jamanetwork.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Here's a pretty good review of the problems associated with the clean beauty movement. More allergic reactions without any real additional benefits. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
I disagree with this takeaway - the objective of the clean beauty movement is to scare consumers away from buying safe, standard products so as to convince them to buy less-effective, more expensive alternative products. www.healthline.com/health/the-t...
What Is ‘Clean Beauty’?
The "clean beauty" movement is gaining momentum, emphasizing personal care products made without potentially harmful ingredients. It prioritizes ingredient transparency, nontoxic formulations, minimal...
www.healthline.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I disagree with this takeaway - the objective of the clean beauty movement is to scare consumers away from buying safe, standard products so as to convince them to buy less-effective, more expensive alternative products. www.healthline.com/health/the-t...
Is gelatin the same as collagen for wrinkles? Not quite the same but probably has the same effect on wrinkles...which is not much. www.allure.com/story/gelati...
Influencers Are Saying Homemade Gelatin Gummies Will Give You Perfect Skin
Don’t fall for this nonsense.
www.allure.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Is gelatin the same as collagen for wrinkles? Not quite the same but probably has the same effect on wrinkles...which is not much. www.allure.com/story/gelati...
I wonder with the new administration, will MOCRA even happen? www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-pro...
PCPC President & CEO Tom Myers on How the Beauty Industry is Innovating with AI, Sustainability, and Transparency
"I am proud to note that we are a key driver of the U.S. economy with nearly $60 billion in U.S. manufacturing, 4.6 million U.S. jobs and directly contributing over $300 billion to our nation’s GDP."
www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I wonder with the new administration, will MOCRA even happen? www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-pro...
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It's #NationalPeriodicTableDay! Here are 25 different periodic tables, on topics from rejected element names to element name scrabble scores #ChemSky 🧪 www.compoundchem.com/2019advent/
What's your favourite periodic table?
What's your favourite periodic table?
February 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's #NationalPeriodicTableDay! Here are 25 different periodic tables, on topics from rejected element names to element name scrabble scores #ChemSky 🧪 www.compoundchem.com/2019advent/
What's your favourite periodic table?
What's your favourite periodic table?
Every time I read about "forever chemicals" I'm thinking they're talking about Bismuth-209. It has a half life of 1.9 × 10¹⁹ years! www.triathlete.com/culture/news...
Does Your Watch Band Contain “Forever Chemicals”?
An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here’s what triathletes need to know.
www.triathlete.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Every time I read about "forever chemicals" I'm thinking they're talking about Bismuth-209. It has a half life of 1.9 × 10¹⁹ years! www.triathlete.com/culture/news...
Chemical free mouth facial? That's just blowing air into your mouth right? www.wellandgood.com/health/cavit...
I Got a Chemical-Free “Mouth Facial”—Here’s What Happened
Would a visit to a holistic dentist for a "jaw mask" and "mouth facial" help solve my lifelong cavity issue?
www.wellandgood.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Chemical free mouth facial? That's just blowing air into your mouth right? www.wellandgood.com/health/cavit...