SACRAMENTO, Calif.—This Easter, Americans will devour more than 1 billion Peeps—those radiant marshmallow chicks whose appearance on store shelves each year is as much a herald of spring as azaleas at the Masters. What makes the treats so vibrant is erythrosine, a chemical that shows up on ingredient labels as Red No. 3. It’s one…
Asteroid Discovery Suggests Ingredients for Life on Earth Came From Space
Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, buttressing the notion that some ingredients crucial for the advent of life arrived on Earth aboard rocks from space billions of years ago. Scientists said on Tuesday they detected uracil and niacin in rocks obtained by the Japanese…
FDA’s Budget Increase Meant to Better Protect Consumers, But US Buyers Must Still Beware
On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from 2023’s approved budget. While the agency has more money to perform its duties—including substantial funds from industry—it still leaves a lot of work for average…
Layering Basics: Hyaluronic Acid, AHA, BHAs & More!
In this video, Fel shares her personal tips on how to use HA with other popular ingredients including AHA, BHA, niacianimide, and more! Then, we also answer some frequently asked questions about this ingredient and how to incorporate it into your routine, and also why it might not work for all skin types! Leave us…
Top 4 Holy Grail Skincare for Clear & Glowing Skin!
What’s been the best-kept secret for glowing and happy skin, that’s stood the test of time for years and years? We’ve done some research, and in this episode, we’ll be sharing four holy grail skincare ingredients that have been used from ancient times and have become some of today’s most effective ingredients! They’re not only…
Best 4 Tips to Minimize Large Pores, Whiteheads, Blackheads, & Acne!
Time to talk all things pore care. We want to thank Naturium for sponsoring a portion of this video, and in this episode, we share four of the best tips to minimize the look of these perhaps not-so-little pores on our faces! What ingredients should you look for? How do they work on different layers…
How to Use Retinol for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Fine Lines, & More!
Which ingredient helps with acne, controlling sebum, and glowing, plump skin? Retinols and retinoids! In this episode, we take a deep exploration and share just why vitamin A as an ingredient in skincare is so effective for skin conditions—from acne and hyperpigmentation all the way to fine lines and wrinkles! We’ll be discussing how to…
Why Your Skincare Products Aren’t Working, Plus 4 Tips for Picking New Products!
Ever wondered how to tell whether your products are actually working or not? In this video, Fel and Ro will spill their secrets and share four steps on how they test products to decide whether it stays, goes, or survives another day. They even pick out products for each other and test it live! These…
Unilever Switches Some Ingredients to Adapt to Commodities Shortages
LONDON— As commodities—from crude oil to sunflower oil—remain in short supply, Britain’s Unilever has changed the ingredient makeup for some of its products like deodorants and packaged food to cut costs and mitigate supply constraints. The ability to switch ingredients and materials, something consumer goods manufacturers traditionally find difficult, became even more valuable after Ukraine’s…
Niacinamide and Panthenol for Reducing Large Pores, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, and More!
A golden starchild of the skincare industry comes in the form of niacinamide, or vitamin B3! Because we love this ingredient, we thought we’d also give love to another vitamin B ingredient, commonly known as panthenol (B5). These subtle but powerful ingredients really can do it all, like reduce hyperpigmentation while brightening the overall complexion,…
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