Chemist Confessions

In this episode, skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, talk about modifying skincare routines for warmer weather and a lot more sunshine. They look at moisturizers, what actives to include, maybe some actives to put on summer break, and...thermal aging? 

In this episode, skincare chemists Gloria and Victoria chat about all the new sun protection products on their radar over some sake. Hybrid vitamin C sunscreens, mineral sunscreens, and even... oral supplements?!

**Gloria made a mistake in this episode. Synthetic carmine is a Unilever patented technology not P&G's

There... are... just... so... many... extracts. In this episode, chemists Gloria and Victoria talk about why plant-y ingredients are hard to talk about over a few cans of Kirin Ichiban. They cover some of their favorite botanicals with surprisingly interesting clinical studies, and trendy ingredients such as grape and green tea!

It's high time the chemists, Gloria & Victoria, gave a quick acne update! Are we any closer to solving acne for good? Over some hot toddy concoctions, they discuss OTC topicals, if diet plays a part, and things to keep in mind in an acne-fighting skincare routine.

Chemists Gloria & Victoria realized that they spend so much time talking about AHAs glycolic and lactic acid, they've neglected all the other great acids of skincare. So in episode 18, they decided to put the spotlight on tranexamic and azelaic acid over a few beers.

Chemists Gloria and Victoria have seen a huge amount of new vitamin C derivative products on the market recently! So in this episode, they sit down to talk about their favorite and least favorite vitamin C derivatives over a few cans of good ol' white claw.

Chemists Gloria and Victoria pinky promise that this is the year of consistency when it comes to podcasting. In the second episode of 2021, they talk all about skin barrier function: what it is, why is it important, and what ingredients actually work?

Chemists Gloria and Victoria return to podcasting over a few much-needed drinks. Let's kick off 2021 with all things anti-aging. What are some of the tried-and-true age prevention products? Do collagen supplements really work? What about the mystical world of peptides?

With a home concoction of vodka and green tea, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, tackle the confusing world of sunscreen. They discuss how to choose sunscreens for your skin type, talk about all the sunscreen format, troubleshoot texture and white cast issues, and talk about the hangingfly. Let's get your skin prepped for that sunshine!

With a few beers in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, finally reunite and jump into summer routines. They discuss how to tweak routines for hotter weather, what self-care moves they recommend, talk about all the skincare news, and give the little peacock spider a little spotlight. We're back guys!