Chemist Confessions

This episode is all about peptides! We're so excited to announce that this episode is sponsored by our friends at Croda. Who better to get the inside scoop on peptide science than the creators of perhaps the most famous skincare peptide Matrixyl? 

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Gimmick or Not? Oh the skincare trends of the interwebs | CC Podcast S3 EP9

It suddenly hit us that we haven't done a cleanser episode in a long long time. So let's take a closer look at popular cleanser questions such as "is over washing bad for you?" "can cleansers be moisturizing" etc.

Oh. And let's decode a few new celebrity launches.

There are just so much to talk about for sunscreens! Let's talk application quirks, different sunscreen "formats", sunscreen absorption, expiration dates, and how to store sunscreen.

Oh! And let's talk about La Roche Posay's new UVMune 400 technology.

Sustainability is such an important topic for our generation... but it's also very complicated. In this episode, chemists Gloria and Victoria cover an overview of different facets of sustainability issues that the beauty industry faces - from ingredient sourcing, to manufacturing footprints, and packaging. It's not an easy topic with no clear solutions, but still important to have a status update for everyone!

It's getting warmer out finally! So let's revisit sunscreens. Before diving into any sort of new science, new launches, new testing - let's make sure we all of our sunscreen fundamentals down pat! What do SPF values really mean? Is higher better? What's up with the "PA++" notations we see on packaging? Should I decode that ingredient list?

In episode 4 of 2022, the chemists, Gloria & Victoria, decided that it's time to revisit antioxidants. It's a vast and messy world! So how are antioxidants tested in skincare? And why are we STILL talking about vitamin C? They checkout new launches, talk salad skincare claims, and put the spotlight on the fashionistas of the ocean, crabs.

In episode 23 of 2022, chemists Gloria & Victoria dive into important topics that don't quite fill out a whole episode - what is up with azelaic acid derivatives and encapsulation?

Sorry we were a bit late this week!

In episode 2 of 2022, chemists Gloria & Victoria takes a closer look at the ever so popular gentle, plant-based retinol alternative bakuchiol. So is there actually any science behind this molecule? Who can benefit the most from bakuchiol? Check out this episode!

Okay... we're a little late... but happy new year everyone! With the new year of course, it means we have to revisit skincare routine building fundamentals. So check out this episode if you're thinking of tweaking (or nuking) your routine... and learn what counts as a beautiful camel!