Beauty Science Panel on clean beauty The Eco Well 2020-05-22 | Parabens are toxic! 70% of your cosmetics penetrate into your bloodstream! Who’s in control of this narrative? Is it concerned scientists or marketing copy? Join Jen Novakovich and a panel of cosmetic/skin scientists as they break down some of the media and myths in the #cleanbeauty movement. In conversation with Dr Aegean Chan, Dr Anke Ginzburg and Dr Michelle Wong. #BeautyScience
Kids Lotion TOXINS - Should you be worried? The Eco Well 2024-10-16 | here’s been a lot of misleading coverage in the media of this study. In case you don’t watch the whole reel, disclaimer, the headlines were a gross misrepresentation of the science, and the study? A really good example that - just because it’s published doesn’t mean it’s compelling evidence. Should people be worried? No. Is this predatory click bait? Probably. Find the full @beautyscicomm briefing note in the link in comments!🏷️Phthalates in children. Beauty SciComm Group. October 2, 2024. Accessed October 3, 2024.
The Truth in Beauty E-Summit The Eco Well 2024-09-29 | 0:00 Conference Start4:05 Conference Introduction by Jen Novakovich10:58 Safety Lisa Navarro PhD and Anne Chappelle PhD from Toxicology Education Foundation44:10 Environmental Impact - Seperating Fact from Fiction by Jen Novakovich @theecowell1:14:19 Sunscreen - Seperating Fact from Fiction by Myriam Sohn PhD from BASF1:45:15 Animal Testing - Separating Fact from Fiction by Barae Jomaa PhD from Colonial Chemical2:14:39 Skin and Skincare - Separating Fact from Fiction by Aegean Chan MD2:47:02 Broader Policy Implications of Misinformation for Beauty by Meredith Petillo and Akemi Ooka PhD from Independent Beauty Association3:17:57 The Impact of Misinformation by Andrea Love PhD3:53:50 BeautySciComm Scicomm Contest Winners announcement4:11:50 The Information Landscape - the influencer POV by @JamesWelsh 4:42:35 Good Evidence? By Lanesa Mahon5:14:07 Cosmetic Claims and their Testing by Rania Ibrahim PhD from SkinScience Analytics5:45:07 Research Fraud, Predatory Journals and Science Integrity by Reese Richardson6:21:10 Brand SciComm Strategies by Jeni Thomas PhD6:51:20 Communicating Science by Jess Stokes-Parish PhD7:27:24 Challenges of Beauty SciComm by Michelle Wong PhD @LabMuffinBeautyScience
The Formulation E-Summit The Eco Well 2024-05-11 | The livestream for the Formulation E-Summit!0:00 Start3:47 Introduction9:12 Basic Formulation Builds with Perry Romanowski40:26 Preservative Systems with Sabrina Behnke PhD1:10:07 Surfactants with Dennis Abbeduto 1:40:35 Delivery Systems with Gabriella Baki PhD2:11:48 Color Cosmetics with Belinda Carli2:40:49 Eco Design with Jen Novakovich3:14:48 Navigating Ingredient Suppliers with Covalo4:39:50 Designing a Formula with Ava Perkins5:11:42 The Product Development Timeline with Su Fen Cheong5:27:59 Navigating Ingredient Data with Lanesa Mahon6:09:47 “Natural” Oriented Formulations with Jaana Ailus6:40:57 Formulating for Inclusion and Diversity with AJ Addae
The Skincare E-Summit The Eco Well 2024-02-25 | An interactive and curated event to give a cross section of the current state of the science of skincare. 0:00 Start4:14 Conference Introduction by Jen Novakovich9:20 Skin Concerns 101 by Mara Evangelista-Huber MD41:48 Skincare Trends by Nadine Baggott1:15:13 Skincare Claims by Brian Ecclefield1:49:35 Skin Neutrality by Lex Gillies2:09:54 Formulation Design by Ava Perkins2:41:18 Skin Microbiome 101 by Paul Lawrence PhD3:16:53 Fragrance in Skincare by Michael Nordstrand4:39:46 Skincare Routines by Ramon Pagan5:13:17 In Clinic Treatments by Aegean Chan MD5:46:45 Active Ingredients by Lanesa Mahon6:21:03 Psychology of Skincare by Eleanor Chatburn DClinPsy6:57:55 Myths & Misconceptions by Gabriella Baki PhD
So, You Want to Start a Beauty Brand? E-Summit The Eco Well 2023-12-03 | An interactive and curated event to dive into the need to knows for starting a beauty brand. 0:00 Summit Introduction (sorry for the tech hiccup!)7:24 Business 101 by Marie Drago PharmD of Gallinee35:53 Claims 101 by Craig Weiss of CPT1:08:27 Manufacturing 101 by Erica Douglass of mSEED Group and @sisterscientist1:46:58 Safety 101 by Mo Kanadil PharmD @moskinlab2:01:22 Fragrance 101 by Pia Long of Olfiction2:43:55 Formulation 101 by AJ Addae of SULA Labs3:21:40 Legal 101 by Avril Love of K&L Gates4:03:07 Lunch break4:34:56 Packaging 101 by Allison Kent-Gunn @allisonturquoise5:05:04 Sustainability 101 by Jen Novakovich5:34:53 Marketing 101 by Eber Bodmer of Independent Beauty Association6:10:24 Regulatory 101 by Simone Swafford DRSc of Vogue Regulatory6:37:03 Closing panel on the Future of Indie Beauty feat Akemi Ooka PhD of Independent Beauty Association, Kelly Kovack of BeautyMatter and Robb Akridge PhD of OPULUS Beauty
Hair Science E-Summit The Eco Well 2023-09-24 | An interactive and curated event to dive into the science of hair care. Summit Timestamps 00:00 Conference introduction Screen06:58 Conference Introduction by Jen Novakovich11:34 Hair Care Misconceptions with Michelle Wong PhD @labmuffinbeautyscience 49:24 Hair Structure 101 by Trefor Evans PhD from TRI Princeton1:33:14 Curly Hair by Crystal Porter PhD from Mane Insights2:22:05 Scalp Care by Jeni Thomas PhD from P&G Beauty3:03:35 Hair Care Formulations by Barbara Bernardi from Clariant3:42:05 Heat & Color Protection by Jennifer Marsh PhD from P&G Beauty4:37:36 Hair Color Chemistry by Valerie George from Simply Formulas5:22:48 A Silicone Alternative Update by Mike Fevola PhD from Inolex6:03:08 Molecular Repair Technology by Meagan Schlapp from K186:44:12 Closing Panel featuring Trefor Evans PhD, Crystal Porter PhD and Heleen Kibbelaar PhD @sciencemeetscosmetics
The Sunscreen E-Summit The Eco Well 2023-05-07 | An interactive and curated event to dive into the science of sunscreen. Brought to you by @LabMuffinBeautyScience and The Eco Well. Summit Timestamps00:00 Conference introduction Screen24:00 Conference Introduction by Jen Novakovich28:33 Sci-Comm in Sun Care; How and Why by Michelle @LabMuffinBeautyScience 1:10:08 Regulatory Update by Ariana Farina2:04:53 New Sunscreen Testing Methods by John Staton2:35:25 US Sunscreen Landscape by Carl D'Ruiz of DSM3:30:28 Launching a Sunscreen as an Indie Brand by Jean Pinto from EVY4:08:24 Lunch Break4:59:12 Formulating Suncreens that Consumers will Enjoy by Stanislaw Krus5:41:58 UV Damage on the Skin by Aegean Chan, MD6:31:43 Hair UV Damage and Protection by Jennifer Marsh of P&G 6:49:36 Final Panel - Challenges and Opportunities for Suncare with Carl D'Ruiz from DSM, Meredith Petillo from Independent Beauty Association, Stanislaw Krus from BASF, and Michelle from @LabMuffinBeautyScience
The Sustainable Beauty E-Summit The Eco Well 2023-01-29 | An interactive and curated event to dive into the science of sustainability in cosmetics. Brought to you by The Eco Well. A common critique of industry conferences is that they are either too expensive, geographically exclusive, close their eyes to misinformation, or all of the above. We put this event together to demonstrate how accessibility makes a difference. This was our attempt to democratize accurate information for the cosmetics industry. Interested in supporting our free e-conference initiative? Please share!Note - we had some audio issues right at the start, but they were fixed within a couple of minutes! Also, due to some logistical challenges, we included a replay presentation from Kevin Folta, Ph.D., at the start - on a Case Against the Non-GMO movement - to replace Thembi’s presentation. Thembi’s presentation happened during the scheduled lunch hour! With that, I hope you enjoy the presentations!
The Safe Beauty E-Summit The Eco Well 2022-09-18 | An interactive and curated event to dive into the science of “safe” cosmetics. Brought to you by The Eco Well. A common critique for industry conferences is that they are either too expensive, geographically exclusive, close their eyes to misinformation, or all of the above. We put this event together to demonstrate how accessibility makes a difference. This was our attempt to democratize accurate information for the cosmetics industry. Interested in supporting our free e-conference initiative? Please share!*TIMESTAMPS*0:00 Starting Soon9:30 *Conference Introduction*by Jen Novakovich12:22 *Perspectives from Safety Assessment*by Mojgan Moddaresi, Ph.D. from Personal Care Regulatory52:49 *Regulatory Update*by Karen Yarussi from Global Regulatory Associates1:33:22 *Safety Claims*by Theresa Callaghan, Ph.D. from Callaghan Consulting2:14:55 *How Chemicals are Determined to be Safe*by F. Anthony Simion Ph.D., ERT2:56:45 *Safety Testing *by Teresa Alberto from Eurofins | CRL, Cosmetics Inc3:33:56 *Brand Safety Assurance, Sponsored Fireside Chat *with Harald Schlatter, Ph.D. from Pantene4:45:28 *Fragrance Safety*by Pia Long from Olfiction5:32:33 *Sunscreen Safety*by Myriam Sohn, Ph.D. from BASF6:13:11 *Preservatives*by Samir Sliman from Evonik6:57:18 *Closing Panellists Introduction*7:02:23 *Misinformation vs Product Safety; The Scicommer POV*Featuring Esther Olu, Lalita Iyer & Michelle Wong, Ph.D.Moderated by Jen Novakovich
The Sunscreen E-Summit LIVESTREAM! A @LabMuffinBeautyScience @TheEcoWell collab The Eco Well 2022-05-15 | In case you have issues with the Discord stream, we are also streaming the whole e-conference here (replay will be left up, and we'll be publishing all the individual presentations on our notes channel @hardcorebeautysciencegang-1057 ). The conference is running from 8:15am-4:15pm EST on May 15th! To get the most out of the conference, join the conversation in the #sunscreenesummit text channel over on our Discord. All the PDFs of the presentations will be uploaded there as we go! :)discord.gg/UwBncXRgWe
The BS Bandwagon. #BeautyScience E-Panel The Eco Well 2022-02-03 | Marketing in cosmetics has long been the tail wagging the dog, but with the rise of social media and the change in how companies interact with consumers, the industry has been spiraling. Today, that dog is chasing its tail. From ‘clean’ fear-mongering, to greenwashing, to large brands taking a ‘if you can't beat them join them’ approach. It’s unclear if we will ever make any real change or if we will just continue to self-congratulate until the next BS consumer trend rolls around for everyone to jump on that bandwagon. To try and dismantle the wagon, our first #beautyscience e-panel of 2022 will analyze how the wagon got here, where it’s headed, and how we can identify bunk for bunk and prevent ourselves from jumping on board. In conversation with Jordan Pacitti from the brand perspective, Lalita Iyer from the cosmetic chemist perspective, Dr Aegean Chan from the derm POV, and @JamesWelsh , the perspective of a beauty influencer.
Cutting through the noise as a beauty consumer, #BeautyScience E-Panel The Eco Well 2021-10-05 | Our first e-panel back this Fall! This one will feature dermatologist Dr Mara Evangelista-Huber (@dermomtology on IG), cosmetic chemist Tumi Siwoku (@beautysciencelabs on IG), and skincare influencer Nikki (@uglyducklingskincare). October 5th from 9am-10:30am EST.
Safe Beauty E-Panel The Eco Well 2021-05-27 | Are cosmetics safe? If the EWG is to be believed, it’s easy to think that they aren’t. In this panel, we’ll be featuring relevant scientists to dive into what the science actually has to say. Are regulations doing enough to keep consumers safe? Are products in the USA inherently less safe than those sold in the EU? Where are the actual risks? What are the top misconceptions? And how does product safety misinformation effect the actual safety of products? To help me break down this massive topic, I’ll be joined by USA based cosmetic chemist, Cassandra Celestin, EU based cosmetic chemist and pharmacist, Dr Anke Ginzburg, regulatory toxicologist, Stephen Kirk, and front line beauty scicommer, Dr Michelle Wong. If this is a topic you're interested or concerned about, and you’re looking to learn from legitimate experts in the subject at hand, you won’t want to miss this one! Our last e-panel of the season! We’ll be back in September!
Biotech Beauty: A frontier for greener & better products The Eco Well 2021-03-19 | Cosmetics is an innovative space - from efficacy to sustainability, cosmetics is often ahead of the curve. So it shouldn’t be a surprise the cosmetics industry has embraced biotechnology. Harnessing the power of fermentation, biotech is a frontier in the personal care world (and beyond) for greener and better products. With innovation spread widely across the industry, where are we at? What’s out there? And how can biotech move the needle on sustainability? Biotech Beauty: A frontier for greener & better products. In conversation with strain engineer at Phycus Biotech - Christian Euler, current entrepreneur in residence with Ginkgo Bioworks - Jasmina Aganovic, and horticultural researcher and host of the Talking Biotech Podcast- Kevin Folta.Do you value our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Learn more at www.patreon.com/theecowell
Qualified or Quackery: Finding Credible Sources The Eco Well 2021-02-11 | Some people call it the misinformation age, some people call it truth decay. What’s for sure is that it’s getting harder and harder to determine fact from fiction online.There’s growing institutional distrust, self proclaimed “experts'' in every field disagreeing with each other. It seems like anyone can support any belief these days. How do we know if an “expert” is correctly representing the body of evidence or cherry picking research to science wash? With online algorithms set to reinforce people’s worldview, it’s easy to go down a rabbit hole, hard to know when you're in an echochamber, let alone be able to see outside of it. Identifying credible information is more important than ever, and never been harder. Qualified or Quackery: Finding Credible Sources. In conversation with cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski, surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp, Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, and science communicator Jonathan Jarry. Moderated by Jen Novakovich.Do you value our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Learn more at www.patreon.com/theecowell
Price vs performance; products or procedures? The Eco Well 2021-01-14 | If performance is the name of the game, at what price point does a product give way to procedure? In the world of $800 creams and $300 botox, at what point does the price of the cosmetic tell more about it’s marketing rather than efficacy? In our next #BeautyScience panel, we’ll be diving into the topic from the vantage of a cosmetic chemist, 2 dermatologists, and an esthetician. In conversation with Dr Laura Scott MD, Dr Davin Lim MD, Caroline Hirons and Dr Anke GinzburgPhD.Do you value our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Learn more at www.patreon.com/theecowell
The Price of Wellness #BeautyScience Panel The Eco Well 2020-12-05 | Luxury goods are often described “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it”. When we talk about yachts and Rolexes, this type of class prejudice is easy to explain away. But when this same prejudice is bundled with products and services that promise to alleviate your health and wellness concerns, we are setting a dangerous precedent. “Organic is twice the price but worth it for your health”, “this serum is twice the price because it contains no nasty ingredients”. This type of marketing may seem innocuous to those who can afford it. But to those of us who are struggling to afford life as it is, this insidious marketing that underpins the health and wellness movement is laid bare: If you can't afford it, you can't afford to be healthy. The impacts of these ideologies doesn't stop at the checkout counter. From wealthy activists dictating to starving regions that food security should come second to their ignorant ideas on how food is produced, to marketing that actively encourages harassment of scientists, experts and anyone else who dares disagree with the groupthink. But surely the ends justify the means, surely there's some motivation outside of profit that causes this theme to perpetuate across the “wellness” movement. So, what is the price of wellness? E-panel in conversation with Dr Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science, Dr Anjali Mahto, Dr Joshua Wolrich, Erin from Food Science Babe, and Dr Jen Gunter.Do you value our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Learn more at www.patreon.com/theecowell
Sustainability #BeautyScience Panel The Eco Well 2020-11-22 | More often than not in the personal care space, conversations surrounding sustainability are led by marketeers. Scientists with relevant expertise are often kept behind closed doors, especially when the conversation is directed at consumers. This leaves room for fallacious ideas to perpetuate across the industry. Instead of assumptions - e.g. plastic-free, organic or natural will be inherently ‘better’, often communicated by ‘clean’ and ‘green’ beauty standards - we need substantiation. To help guide us through this conversation in our next #beautyscience e-panel, I’ll be joined by Dr Mariana Royer, from the ingredient innovation perspective, Nick Gilbert, from the fragrance perspective, Laura Markley, from the perspective of a plastic pollution researcher, Dr Micheal Fevola, from the industry innovation perspective and Liah Yoo, from the brand founder perspective. Should be an insightful conversation! See you there?Do you value our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Learn more at www.patreon.com/theecowell
Fragrance #BeautyScience Panel The Eco Well 2020-10-09 | Fragrance - apparently the great skincare debate of 2020. Are fragrances suitable in cosmetic products? We’ll be coming at the topic from a few different vantages. From the perspective of a perfumer and overall fragrance expert, Pia Long, regulatory expert, Marie Dehlinger, 2 dermatologists, Dr Angelo Landriscina and Dr Andrea Suarez, and the consumer and influencer perspective, Hyram Yarbro. Moderated by Jen, who will bring the perspective of a cosmetic product formulator. Should be a lively and insightful conversation! See you there?
Skincare #BeautyScience Panel The Eco Well 2020-09-13 | From fragrance-free to medical-grade, DIY Beauty to AHA facials, join us as we break down skincare care myths and tips in our next #beautyscience e-panel. In conversation with Dr Ranella Hirsch, Eunice Cofie-Obeng, Andy Millward, Liah Yoo and Dr Anke Ginzburg. Moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Hair Care #BeautyScience Panel The Eco Well 2020-08-05 | From SLS to silicones, the curly hair method to color treatment, join us as we break down hair care myths and tips in our next #beautyscience e-panel! We’ll be coming at it from the perspectives of hair care cosmetic chemists, a cosmetologist/hair stylist and an influencer, the end user. In conversation with Cassandra Celestin ( @thebeautychemist ), Valerie George ( @cosmetic_chemist ) and Mell Guido ( @manesbymell ). Moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Beauty From Within: A Scientific Outlook, from Food to Supplements The Eco Well 2020-07-24 | From collagen to fish oil, zinc to vitamin C, how much does what you eat and supplement really impact your skin? Is there a diet that’s better than the others? Foods you should avoid? A supplement that will actually impact your wrinkles? There’s a lot of noise, “experts” and “cure-alls”... but what does the evidence really say? Beauty from Within: A Scientific Outlook. We’re approaching the topic from many vantages - the dermatologists perspective, featuring Dr Anjali Mahto, in industry cosmetic scientist, Valerie George, to evidence based nutrition, featuring Registered Dietitian Andrea Hardy.
The Misleading Adjectives of Beauty The Eco Well 2020-07-07 | “This product is going to reverse your wrinkles”, “grow your hair back with our miracle herbal solution’, “this produce will erase your cellulite.” From wildly inaccurate claims to fear mongering surrounding commonly used and well understood ingredients. The Misleading Adjectives of Beauty; how did we get here and where do we go? In conversation with Perry Romanowski, Dr Anjali Mahto, Maleka Dattu, Dr Theresa Callaghan and Caroline Hirons. Moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Misinformation in Beauty: how to not be a part of the problem. The Eco Well 2020-06-17 | From marketers to influencers, estheticians to scientists. There’s a lot of the information being presented. When it contradicts, it’s easy to confirm your beliefs when you are inside a bubble. To move forwards, we have to branch outside our echo chamber and learn from each other. Misinformation in Beauty: how to not be a part of the problem. A conversation with Dr Anke Ginzburg, Caroline Hirons, Dr Anhali Mahto and James Welsh. Moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Growing Greener - A Scientific Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture The Eco Well 2020-05-08 | Are natural and organics an easy out for sustainability? Is “big ag” really just about the bottom line? Is it an obvious “us vs them” argument or is it more nuanced than that? Join us as we tackle the overwhelming amount of misinformation pertaining to sustainable agriculture in our upcoming free virtual conference. While this discussion won’t focus specifically on cosmetics, it’s implications and goals will affect all industries. Growing Greener: A Scientific Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture. In conversation with Dr Rene Van Acker, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph, and Dr Kevin Folta, horticultural researcher and professor at the University of Florida. Moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Critical Thinking in the Misinformation Age The Eco Well 2020-04-24 | From placenta smoothies to “perineum sunning” - jade eggs to vampire facials, there is no denying the uptick of bunk wellness claims in the 2010’s. This kind of noise has a large and measurable impact. Today, studies can find anything. And we’re increasingly confused about what a healthy lifestyle involves. Why do false beliefs continue (and spread) in the face of bad, sometimes even fatal, consequences? Consider the following: critical thinking in the (mis)information age. A panel presentation to cut through the noise, in conversation with Jonathan Jarry, Dr. Ryan Armstrong, and Dr. Sam Yammine, moderated by Jen Novakovich.
Green Beauty Night Panel Discussion 2020 The Eco Well 2020-02-18 | The full panel discussion from our Green Beauty Night in LA from a couple of weeks ago. On the panel, in order of appearance in this conversation, was Laura Markley, PhD student, plastic researcher and the brains behind the popular blog Waste Free PhD. Dennis Abbeduto, cosmetic chemist and personal care business manager at Colonial Chemical. Perry Romanowski, cosmetic chemist, co-host at the Beauty Brains podcast, my favourite beauty science podcast, and founder at Chemists Corner. Damien Perriman, industry thought leader in the biotech space and VP at Genomatica. And Kenna Whitnell, biochemist and plant extraction expert, she also runs the beauty science Youtube channel Kenna. The goal of this conversation was to try to find the science in the green beauty movement. What does “Green Beauty” really mean, from a science-based perspective? What do you think? let us know in the comments!For more on our Panelists please see the links below Laura Markleywastefreephd.comDennis Abbedutocolonialchem.comPerry Romanowskithebeautybrains.comDamien Perrimangenomatica.comKenna Whitnellsciencebabes.cayoutube.com/channel/UC1xQjWqORMIdz0rMI2VdneQ
Green Beauty Night Panel Discussion 2019 The Eco Well 2019-10-16 | Thanks to our panelists, in order of appearance:Jennifer Harper-Founder of Cheekbone Beauty. In 2017, she was awarded the Social Enterprise Award at the 17th Annual Women in Business Awards by the Women in Niagara Council.Kenna Whitnell-Founder of Altilis Beauty. Kenna works as a biochemist and plant extraction expert, and also runs a popular educational YouTube platform focused on cosmetics science. youtube.com/channel/UC1xQjWqORMIdz0rMI2VdneQVik Pandit-co-founder of Phycus Biotechnologies and bioengineer. Realizing the environmental problems with relying on petroleum starting materials, Vik spun his PhD research into his start-up.Beta Montemayor-Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs and Director of Environmental Sciences and Regulation at Cosmetics Alliance Canada. A graduate of the University of Guelph, Beta is a toxicologist and risk assessor by training and brings over 20 years of experience managing product safety testing, compliance and regulatory advocacy programs.Dayna Stein- Founder of bare market. She is trying to make refillable body, home care options, and reduced waste lifestyle items more physically and financially accessible to the everyday consumer. She holds a Bachelor of Science in sustainable food systems and food security and a Masters of Science in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability. Jen Novakovich-Founder of The Eco Well. She has two bachelors of science degrees from the University of Guelph and completed her graduate studies in Cosmetic Chemistry, currently working as an independent formulation chemist - her expertise is in sustainable development.Thanks to everyone who came out and made our second GBN a HUGE success!
