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Beyond the Buzzwords: A Cosmetic Chemist’s Guide to Shampoo Ingredients

Beyond the Buzzwords: A Cosmetic Chemist’s Guid...

I recently moved, and as I was unpacking, I found my first formulation book gifted to me by a colleague in my early days as a bench chemist. Titled, “New...

Beyond the Buzzwords: A Cosmetic Chemist’s Guid...

I recently moved, and as I was unpacking, I found my first formulation book gifted to me by a colleague in my early days as a bench chemist. Titled, “New...

Why is Hershey's Chocolate Rubbery? The Truth About PGPR

Why is Hershey's Chocolate Rubbery? The Truth A...

I’d recently seen several viral videos showing the bending of Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, sparking a lot of discussion. Shouldn’t chocolate snap?  Why are Hershey's bars bending? Did Hershey’s change...

Why is Hershey's Chocolate Rubbery? The Truth A...

I’d recently seen several viral videos showing the bending of Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, sparking a lot of discussion. Shouldn’t chocolate snap?  Why are Hershey's bars bending? Did Hershey’s change...

Is Hard Water Affecting Your Hair?

Is Hard Water Affecting Your Hair?

The first time I used an outdoor shower in the middle of a rainforest, my shampoo had never worked better. The lather was perfect, the rinse was clean with no...

Is Hard Water Affecting Your Hair?

The first time I used an outdoor shower in the middle of a rainforest, my shampoo had never worked better. The lather was perfect, the rinse was clean with no...

Capsule Haircare & The Rise of Underconsumption Core

Capsule Haircare & The Rise of Underconsumption...

We’ve heard of creating a capsule wardrobe to declutter and streamline outfit picking, but have you ever heard of a Capsule Hairdrobe? I spent most of 2023 on an international...

Capsule Haircare & The Rise of Underconsumption...

We’ve heard of creating a capsule wardrobe to declutter and streamline outfit picking, but have you ever heard of a Capsule Hairdrobe? I spent most of 2023 on an international...

Hyaluronic Acid in Haircare

Hyaluronic Acid in Haircare

When you look at your skincare routine, there is a chance that at least one of your products contains hyaluronic acid. Recognized as a hydration powerhouse, hyaluronic acid is known...

Hyaluronic Acid in Haircare

When you look at your skincare routine, there is a chance that at least one of your products contains hyaluronic acid. Recognized as a hydration powerhouse, hyaluronic acid is known...

Air Dry or Blow Dry?

Air Dry or Blow Dry?

Which brings us to the question: how bad is heat for your hair? While air drying is often perceived as the “healthier” option for hair, this really depends on the...

Air Dry or Blow Dry?

Which brings us to the question: how bad is heat for your hair? While air drying is often perceived as the “healthier” option for hair, this really depends on the...