Cosmetics have been enhancing beauty for centuries, but their allure goes beyond mere aesthetics; it’s deeply rooted in chemistry. At its core, cosmetics rely on intricate chemical formulations to achieve their desired effects.
From creams to powders, lipsticks to mascaras, each product is a symphony of molecules meticulously designed to interact with the skin and enhance its appearance.
Have you ever wondered about the number chemicals in your daily skincare routine? Do you know how each of these chemicals affect your skin or do the role they are supposed to do?
Clean beauty” does not have a regulated definition. In fact, foundation makeup products often include long labels with names only a chemist would understand. Until now.
From coconut alkanes to iron oxides, cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos talks about the ingredients in Ilia’s True Skin Serum foundation and explains how the makeup gets its color, consistency and “clean beauty” branding.
