What is a Snail Mucin?

Tags: Snail Mucin, Cosmetology, Cosmetics

In the world of skincare and cosmetics, snail mucin (also known as snail slime, snail extract, or scientifically as Snail Secretion Filtrate) has become an incredibly popular ingredient, particularly popularized by K-Beauty (Korean skincare).

What is Cosmetology?

Tags: Cosmetics, Cosmetology

Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include skincare, haircare, and cosmetics development. Several people think of cosmetology as a field that only has applications such as waxing, permanent hair removal, manicures or pedicures, etc, which is not entirely true.

What is Glutathione and what is it used for in cosmetics industry?

Tags: Cosmetics, Raw Materials, Cosmetology, Research and Development

Glutathione is a popular personal care ingredient because it is a powerful antioxidant. It is available in various topical and oral formulations.

What Wikipedia doesn't says about Stearic Acid?

Tags: Wikipedia, Article, Cosmetics, Raw Materials

Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a straight 18-carbon chain and the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH. It is also known by the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid and is a soft, waxy solid at room temperature.

Who is a Formulation Scientist and what are their roles and responsibilities?

Tags: Formulation Scientist, Cosmetology, Cosmetics

A Formulation Scientist is a cosmetology professional, that develops and tests mixtures of different compounds to determine necessary components and quantities to produce the desired cosmetic product.

Why are medicine companies entering into cosmetics industry?

Tags: Cosmetics, Medicine, Industry

As the world is moving towards more natural and organic alternatives to cosmetic products, there are several companies that used to originally deal in medical products or specifically in medicines, which are not diversifying their businesses towards the cosmetics industry. But why is this bad?