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As the book written on The Science of Communicating Science explains, SciComm is “a variety of practices that transmit scientific ideas, methods, knowledge and research to non-expert audiences in an accessible, understandable or useful way.” And that is such a beautiful thing we in cosmetic chemistry get to share with our customer base. Consumers [...]
Embracing Natural Hair The textured hair market continues to grow exponentially as consumers embrace their natural hair and prioritize routines made for their unique hair types. However, despite the growing demand for textured hair care products, there is still a limited range of products designed for natural hairstyles. Solvay is proud to unveil the [...]
The US is known as a melting pot for very important and increasingly stronger reasons. People of mixed backgrounds and what has historically been known as minority groups, will soon become the majority of the population in the US. In fact, combined, ethnic groups already account for one-third of the population and the Census [...]
According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. Asian population grew 72% between 2000 and 2015 (from 11.9 million to 20.4 million), the fastest growth rate of any major racial or ethnic group. The largest groups are of Chinese, Indian and Filipino origin. Often this statistic is usually thought of as the AAPI (Asian [...]
The scalp like any part of the skin is subject to dryness, scaling, itching, acne, and irritation from heat, friction from combing, or product application. The scalp deserves its own tender loving care. Start with Making the Scalp happy! Reduce irritation with: Phytosoothe Sanicapyl etHAIReal Pataua [...]
The global population is becoming increasingly more aware of the effect of greenhouse gases, and moreover the sources of these gases. In an overall stance to become more environmentally conscience through responsible consumption, consumers are looking at producers to improve what is available to them. As beauty products are mostly daily use, there is [...]
SUSTAIN-A-BEAUTY: Sustainably Beautiful Hair & Skin Care Concept Our SUSTAIN-A-BEAUTY concept includes the following hair and skin care formulations that focus on sustainable ingredients and formulation types. Face & Body Foaming Polish Powder Hydrating Water Cream The Ultimate Overnight Face Mask Dry Shampoo Paste MultiReflectionsTM Leave-In Gel Conditioner Hair & Scalp Detox Mask Elixir [...]
"Maskne": The irritation and acne caused by the friction and continuous wear of a face covering, such as a Mask. This single word has become a condition of the pandemic, and a breakout search term on Google since the beginning of May. No pun intended. People everywhere are looking for ways to not only treat, but also prevent the effects [...]
Splish Splash – We think it’s time for a Bath Although Bath & Shower is a mature market segment, bath products have seen a revival as a means to relieve stress and indulge in “me-time”. There are a few things attributing to this new interest: Increased availability across all buying channels as brick and [...]
Eye Contact Is the Only Contact, Make It Say Something Lip color has long held the top spot for color cosmetic sales due to its easy method of self-expression, but what happens when lips are no longer seen, rather hidden behind a mask? Take a look at you how consumers are questioning traditional [...]
