In 1971, Dr. Peter Pugliese joined the Society of Cosmetic Chemists resulting in a major career shift that would ultimately change the trajectory of his life and the skincare industry. One particular ingredient, popular in many formulations today, can be directly credited to Dr. Pugliese’s research. Dr. Pugliese did the initial clinical studies on the…
Discover the latest in new ingredients and skincare technology. Join Metaxia and Francine as they explore the remarkable potential of cyanobacteria and its profound impact on skincare with HelioBioSys Co-Founders, Rocco Mancinelli, Ph.D. and David Smernoff, Ph.D. Find out how these two scientists from the NASA Ames Research Center went from researching biofuel to entering…
Chemical exfoliants play a vital role in skin health, yet some people have a low tolerance for them. They may have a skin condition or a darker Fitzpatrick Skin Type that makes them sensitive to exfoliating ingredients. Many acid solutions are also unsafe for pregnant or nursing mothers. Yet people in these situations would benefit from…
