Beyond the Buzzwords: A Cosmetic Chemist’s Guide to Shampoo Ingredients Ramya ViswanathanI 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 Ramya ViswanathanI’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? Ramya ViswanathanThe 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 Ramya ViswanathanWe’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 Ramya ViswanathanWhen 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? Ramya ViswanathanWhich 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...