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Hype vs. Evidence - the truth about raw materials
The Hype Cycle of “Breakthrough” Ingredients Every few months, a new “miracle” ingredient lands in the cosmetic world, complete with glowing claims, glossy marketing and the promise of being the next big thing . You’ll see bold phrases like “clinically proven,” “patent-pending,” and “five times more effective than niacinamide.” The problem? Most of these ingredients launch before there’s any real data to back them up . Here’s how the cycle usually goes: A raw material suppl
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The Hidden Truth About Heat-Sensitive Oils: Why Some Plant Oils Don’t Like the “Heat & Hold” Method
When we think of natural oils, it’s easy to assume they’re all created equal. After all, they’re just oils , right? Not quite. Some are...
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ESTERS IN FORMULATION: THE ART OF CASCADING EMOLLIENTS
Cascading Emollient Esters What Are Cosmetic Esters? Esters are lightweight, lab-created emollients formed when an acid reacts with an...
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