Season 1
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...
The Science of Sunscreen: SPF, UV Rays, and Skincare Myths with Mark …
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics , host Jennifer Cookson sits down with Mark Chandler, president of ACT Solutions Corp, to dive deep into the science and innovation behind sunscreen formulation. Mark, a 40-year indus...
From Safety to Claims: How MoCRA is Shaping the Beauty Industry With …
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics , host Jennifer sits down with regulatory expert and clean beauty advocate Nyree Bekarian-Mack to discuss the modernization of cosmetic regulations under MoCRA (Modernization of Cosme...
From Lab to Launch: Navigating the Beauty Manufacturing Process with …
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer sits down with Amy Hart, Chief Innovation Officer at Elevation Labs, to dive into the world of cosmetic contract manufacturing. From navigating the complexities of prod...
The Business of Beauty: Transparency, Sustainability and Success with…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics , host Jennifer chats with Ed Schack, founder of EES Cosmetic Ingredients, to discuss the art and science of building a successful cosmetic ingredient business. Ed shares his inspirin...
Breaking Barriers with Fermentation: A Sustainable Revolution in Skin…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer is joined by Dr. Barak Dror, co-founder and CTO of Mycelium Biomaterials, to explore the future of fermentation in cosmetics. They discuss the science behind liquid and...
The Science of Packaging: How Design, Sustainability, and Formula Wor…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics , host Jennifer sits down with Alexander Kwapis, VP of Innovation, Design, and Engineering at Fusion Packaging, to explore the fascinating world of cosmetic packaging. They discuss th...
Green Chemistry & The Future of Beauty: Safe, Sustainable, and Effect…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer sits down with Dr. John Warner, a pioneer of green chemistry, to explore how sustainable chemistry is shaping the beauty industry. They discuss the misconceptions aroun...