AHA vs BHA

Tags: Cosmetology, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Skincare

A great skincare routine is important for hydrating, glowing skin. Using the right ingredients can make a big difference.

Benefits of Banana Extract for Hair and Skin

Tags: Cosmetics, Banana Extract Benefits, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract

Banana extract, renowned for its rich composition of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, is a powerful natural ingredient widely used in cosmetics. It offers numerous benefits for both hair and skin, making it a popular choice in various beauty products.

Benefits of Onion Extract for Hair and Skin

Tags: Cosmetics, Onion Extract Benefits, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract

Onion extract, known for its rich blend of sulfur compounds, vitamins, and antioxidants, is a powerful natural ingredient widely used in cosmetics. It offers numerous benefits for both hair and skin, making it a popular choice in various beauty products.

Lab-Grown vs Naturally-Derived Peptides & Ceramides: Comparative Efficacy, Stability & Cost

Tags: Cosmetics, Cosmetology

Peptides and ceramides are cornerstone actives in modern skin care and therapeutics. “Lab-grown” (biotechnologically produced or chemically synthesized) and “naturally-derived” (extracted from plants, animals, marine biomass, or obtained from tissue) sources each bring distinct technical, regulatory, and commercial trade-offs. Below, I compare production methods, efficacy, and stability, plus practical pros/cons for R&D, regulatory compliance, and scale - with a short playbook for formulators and product managers.

What are Exosomes?

Tags:Cosmetics, Cosmetology, Research and Development, NPD

Exosomes are nano-sized vesicles secreted by cells that are used in skincare for their regenerative and restorative properties. Exosomes are signaling molecules between cells, ranging from 30 to 200 nm in size, and play a key role in cell regeneration and immune function.

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.