A better emulsion starts with the interface.
Oil, water, and the space between them. A visual introduction to one of cosmetic chemistry's most useful ideas.
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The latest from our journals, news desk, and regulatory coverage. Explore the science behind the everyday.
From bench to batch: questions worth carrying forward.
A promising lab sample is the beginning of a manufacturing conversation. Here is a useful way to organize it.
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Introducing Cosmetic Affairs: a journal for the curious.
A first note from the editorial desk, and a look at the conversations we want to open.
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In the reading room: start with the primary source.
A practical editorial habit for reading a regulatory headline without losing the context.
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An ingredient list is a starting point, not the whole story.
Names are useful. Context makes them more useful. A thoughtful approach to reading the back of a cosmetic package.
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Three questions to carry into your next reading session.
A reading route through formulation notes, manufacturing handoffs, and ingredient claims.
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How to write a useful texture note.
Move beyond “rich” and “light” with observations that another reader can understand and discuss.
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The quiet value of a readable batch record.
A batch record is also a communication tool. Structure it so the next person can follow the work.
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Ask a better question about an ingredient.
A small change in the question can turn a broad claim into a more useful investigation.
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