Tariffs are the hot topic of society recently, with the word resounding through all facets of life. It has made its way over to the beauty industry as well, transforming the landscape of what buying cosmetics looks like to the average consumer. So what exactly are tariffs? According to the BBC News, “tariffs are taxes charged on goods from other countries.” The main … [Read more...] about Tariffs in the Beauty Industry: What Does this Mean for the Average Consumer?
Cosmetics and Society
Retinol: The Industry’s Holy Grail, But Does it Come at a Price?
Known as the industry's gold standard ingredient for reversing the signs of skin aging consumers continuously craze about retinol. Shown to help with preventing acne as well, pure retinol known as a retinoid, is a form of vitamin A applied topically to the skin to help with skin issues. More specifically, “Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that work by binding to retinoic … [Read more...] about Retinol: The Industry’s Holy Grail, But Does it Come at a Price?
Peptides: One of Skincare’s Hidden Gems?
The beauty industry is filled with many buzzwords, listing out ingredients that are said to have life-changing effects on the skin. Among the vast majority of ingredients, one truly stands out: peptides. Like many others, peptides are a chemical compound utilized in skincare products to help with skin conditions. More specifically, peptides are short chain amino acids that act … [Read more...] about Peptides: One of Skincare’s Hidden Gems?
Korean Beauty: How Beauty Can be Used as Soft Power
With Korean media taking the West by storm, with hit shows such as Squid Game and musicians like BTS, the question of what first started the Korean Wave arises. Well, some may say that it actually all started with Korean beauty (K-beauty). Furthermore, according to K-beauty brand, CosRx, known for their snail mucin, k-beauty started gaining popularity in the early to mid-2000s … [Read more...] about Korean Beauty: How Beauty Can be Used as Soft Power
Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: Revolution or Risk
When producing cosmetics, chemists are always searching for ways to make products with maximum efficiency. Better UV penetration, deeper color pigment, or smoother application, all of these factors are goals as new products come out. However, there is one branch of science that the beauty industry has started to invest in, to make this possible: nanotechnology. Nano refers to … [Read more...] about Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: Revolution or Risk