Episodes
The Role of AI in Cosmetic Product Development with Potion.ai
In the first episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer Cookson dives deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Joined by Hajab Malik and Yahya Syed, co-fo...
Beyond Beauty: Demystifying Sunscreen, Skincare, and Science with Dr.…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we dive deep into the science of skincare with Dr. Julian Sass, a renowned expert in personal care Research & Development. With a PhD in Biomathematics and Statistics, Dr. Sass has b...
Clean Beauty Revolution: Ingredient Safety, Transparency, and Sustain…
In this episode, host Jennifer Cookson, an R&D expert in the beauty industry, talks with Christina Ross, Director of Science at Credo Beauty, about clean beauty standards, product safety, and sustainability in the cosmetics i...
Navigating Beauty Industry Regulations: Claim Substantiation, Risk, a…
In this episode, host Jennifer Cookson talks with Avril Love, a legal expert in regulatory compliance for the beauty industry at K&L Gates. They discuss claim substantiation, regulatory oversight, and risk management for cosm...
Unveiling Haircare Chemistry: Valerie George's Journey into Hair Dyes…
In this episode, host Jennifer Cookson speaks with Valerie George, a seasoned cosmetic chemist, who shares her expertise in the world of haircare and hair dyes. Valerie takes us through her journey from studying biochemistry ...
Beyond Skin Deep: How Your Microbiome Shapes Skincare and Health with…
In this episode, host Jennifer Cookson welcomes Dr. Elsa Jungman, a pioneer in microbiome-friendly skincare and founder of HelloBiome. Together, they explore the fascinating science behind the skin’s microbiome, its impact on...
Unlocking Skin Health: Kristin Neumann on Microbiome-Friendly Skincar…
In this episode, Jennifer hosts Dr. Kristin Neumann, a microbiologist and co-founder of My Microbiome . Kristin shares her journey from microbiological research to founding an educational platform dedicated to understanding t...
Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Insiya Jafferjee on Reducing Plast…
In this episode, Jennifer interviews Insiya Jafferjee, the founder and CEO of Shellworks , a startup focused on eliminating plastic pollution through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. They discuss the challenges...