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In the ever-evolving realm of high-end cosmetics, ceramides stand out as pivotal ingredients—known for their deep-rooted role in maintaining healthy skin and scalp. These lipid molecules are fundamental to the skin's barrier function, delivering hydration, resilience, and rejuvenation. But the conversation around ceramides is shifting. Once confined to classic moisturizers, today’s ceramides are being [...]
We are excited to announce that popular Evonik ingredients are now available in the smaller pack size of 1kg*, exclusively tailored for you and your unique needs so you can create innovation that moves. As you grow, Glenn grows with you. Advantages of Smaller Packs: Reduced Costs: Get access to premium ingredients without the [...]
Don't fear, “skin cycling” is not a high-energy, sweat-inducing spin workout for the skin 🚴🏼♀️, it is actually quite the opposite of a regimen, one that builds in recovery nights 💤 for this skin through intermittent or alternating use of active ingredients. The term was coined by a board-certified dermatologist, Whitney Bowe, MD, and [...]
As the book written on The Science of Communicating Science explains, SciComm is "a variety of practices that transmit scientific ideas, methods, knowledge and research to non-expert audiences in an accessible, understandable or useful way." And that is such a beautiful thing we in cosmetic chemistry get to share with our customer base. Consumers [...]
From a beautiful glass skin ("Chok Chok") look to lustrous eye makeup, Korean Beauty continues to be all the rage in the industry. It has impacted the way that we view our skincare and makeup routines & products. A beauty routine with multiple steps, the objective of K-Beauty (Korean Beauty) is to get radiant, [...]
Let's Face it. In the age of "to see or be seen" Social Media has people everywhere scrolling, zooming and scrutinizing every aspect of a picture perfect existence. The focus is shifting however to presenting an authentic self, and to accept the skin you are in. This movement is a key sentiment for Gen-Z, [...]
Inclusion feels like a simple principal, we are taught in fact at an early age, but somewhere along the line people tend to move from acceptance to indifference. With America’s ever-changing demographics and self-expression, the landscape of personal care is quickly changing and with greater reason more personal than ever. The discussion around Inclusionary beauty [...]
The US is known as a melting pot for very important and increasingly stronger reasons. People of mixed backgrounds and what has historically been known as minority groups, will soon become the majority of the population in the US. In fact, combined, ethnic groups already account for one-third of the population and the Census [...]
For those with thinner, less dense and straight strands the focus is on keeping the hair appearing healthy by reducing oil, preventing weigh-down, and reveal a luxurious shine. There is a strong focus on scalp health here as flaking or scalp issues are more easily seen on such shiny, dark, thin hair. Consider light [...]
There is a pride that is being reinvigorated for those who welcome back a natural curly style. Here we will focus on those with curly hair types, ethnicities and nationalities including but not limited to Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and African Ancestry. What makes it more difficult to formulate and market to an ever-diversifying population [...]
