A US Regulatory 101 with Lalita Iyer, AKA @skinchemy

The Botox Episode w/ Dr Caroline Robinson: An episode about all things botox. What is botox? When is it useful in dermatology? What are some important things to know for those considering the treatment? and how can something so deadly be used so safely in skincare? To help us navigate the... by The Eco Well podcast

43 min listen

Media Accountability with Jill and Carlene from the Breaking Beauty Podcast: A few months back, Jill and Carlene from the Breaking Beauty Podcast did an interview swap. On their podcast we focused on clean beauty and the misinformation I generally harp on about :). We continued our conversation here, in this episode we focus... by The Eco Well podcast

33 min listen

Interview with Dr Jen Gunter: Falsehoods of Feminine Hygiene: This week’s episode featured Canada’s favorite OBGYN and a scicomm idol for me, Dr Jen Gunter, helping us navigate the world of women’s intimate hygiene. Some quick take homes: purity culture dominates this space, your vagina does not have... by The Eco Well podcast

36 min listen

Interview with Dr Anjali Mahto about skin stigma and misinformation: This conversation featured Dr Anjali Mahto on skin stigma and misinformation. From incorrect perceptions around the root cause of skin conditions to social media filters and how they distort our perception of what's normal, #dunningkruger experts who... by The Eco Well podcast

57 min listen

Interview with Tim Caulfield about fear and misinformation: This episode featured an interview with world renowned science communicator and Canadian treasure - Timothy Caulfield, about fear and misinformation. How does fear and fear marketing encourage conspiratorial thinking? With all the noise out... by The Eco Well podcast

41 min listen

Cosmetic Regulations 101 with Kamal Kaur: The idea that the cosmetics industry is completely unregulated comes up a lot. When in reality, there’s a lot going on from the regulatory side to keep companies in check, and to keep consumers safe. Regulations can always improve, but it’s... by The Eco Well podcast

38 min listen

Roundtable: Skin Microbiome & Skin Microbiome Products: This week's episode featured a roundtable discussion on the topic of the Skin Microbiome and Skin Microbiome Related Products, featuring pharmacist and founder of Gallinee, Dr Marie Drago, dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr Aegean Chan, and... by The Eco Well podcast

66 min listen

Not so pretty: a reaction from real cosmetic scientists: This one featured Michelle Wong, Lalita Iyer and Esther Olu. Our take on Not So Pretty. Interested in supporting the show? Find us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/theecowell by The Eco Well podcast

63 min listen

Interview with Sam Farmer: Ethically Navigating the Cosmetics Sector as an Indie Brand: This week we spoke with Sam Farmer. In an industry led by pseudoscience marketing noise, Sam is someone I’ve long admired for going against the grain with his brand to stand up for reason in the cosmetics space. This conversation aired live on our... by The Eco Well podcast

52 min listen

Interview with Dr Karl Lintner on Peptides in Cosmetics!: A 101 on peptides featuring the scientist that first introduced peptides to the cosmetics industry, Dr Karl Lintner! Interested in supporting our scicomm efforts? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Find us at www.patreon.com/theecowell by The Eco Well podcast

40 min listen

Naturals in Cosmetics - Roundtable: A few months ago on our discord server we hosted a panel discussion with a few industry experts across the cosmetics field and tried to tackle this common claim from a formulation perspective. Formulating with naturals. Are natural ingredients... by The Eco Well podcast

49 min listen

Fragrance in Skincare Roundtable with Pia Long and Dr Angelo Landriscina: This episode was a follow up roundtable on the topic of fragrance in skincare, featuring Pia Long, perfumer and all around fragrance expert and dermatologist Dr Angelo Landriscina. While in our original fragrance panel, it did seem like all of the... by The Eco Well podcast

64 min listen

Indie Beauty Roundtable: Taking the right steps as a small brand: This episode featured a roundtable discussion with 3 indie brands I think are doing an excellent job, especially around, in my opinion, ethically marketing their products. Included in the discussion was Natasha from Apothaka Skincare, Jordan from... by The Eco Well podcast

50 min listen

Interview with Marta Wolska-Brys on beauty packaging: Interview with Marta Wolska-Brys from Packaging and Beyond on beauty packaging. In this episode, we dove into the complexities of packaging - from the impacts they may have on formulations to their environmental impacts. What are some of the... by The Eco Well podcast

38 min listen

Cosmetics Product Testing 101 with Esther Olu!: This week I talked with cosmetic chemist Esther Olu, otherwise known as @themelaninchemist on IG. This episode focused on the testing brands should be doing before placing their products on the market - what are the tests, what do they involve, why do... by The Eco Well podcast

41 min listen

Interview with Victoria Fu & Gloria Lu: Chemist Confessions: This week's episode featured a conversation with Gloria and Victoria from Chemist Confessions. We covered A LOT: What it’s like to be a cosmetic chemist, tips to become one, effectively communicating science, managing an online platform - navigating... by The Eco Well podcast

48 min listen

Experts Behaving Badly Roundtable Discussion: From not disclosing sponsorships to flat-out misrepresentation of topics, the trend of experts behaving badly online seems to be growing. This roundtable discussion included 3 experts we so appreciate on this platform for continually leading by... by The Eco Well podcast

59 min listen

Claims, Substantiation & Ethical Marketing with Carys Smith: This week featured claims expert, Carys Smith, who is the current regulatory and sales director over at Ayton Global Research, a company who helps brands with their claims substantiation. Despite some misconceptions online, claims are regulated, and... by The Eco Well podcast

52 min listen

Why I will never support an MLM brand feat Blair @iilluminaughtii: ‘Joining an mlm, prepare to lose money, time, friends and family. Purchasing from one, be consciously aware that you are supporting a system that will oppress those who are - financially in need and are trying to do better. You’re giving them... by The Eco Well podcast

58 min listen

PCPC Roundtable on Sunscreens: a roundtable discussion with the PCPC on sunscreens, featuring R&D scientist Alex Kowcz, attorney, Emily Manoso, environmental toxicologist, Dr Iain Davies, and toxicologist, Dr Linda Loretz. Pretty much everything you want to know about... by The Eco Well podcast

59 min listen

A skincare AMA with Dr Davin Lim: A skincare AMA with dermatologist Dr Davin Lim. You guys sent in your questions, Davin answered them! Are fragrances an ingredient category everyone should avoid? Yay or nay to the Ordinary’s niacinamide powder? Who should consider laser treatment?... by The Eco Well podcast

48 min listen

Diversity and Inclusion, feat Milan Scott @thecosmescientist: This podcast features Milan Scott, otherwise known as @thecosmescientist in a conversation about diversity and inclusion. From the POV of what’s happening in the wider industry, formulations and what’s currently available on the market, to current... by The Eco Well podcast

48 min listen

ROUNTABLE: What can cosmetics really do? (this question is more complicated than you'd think :): This episode featured regulatory toxicologist Stephen Kirk, cosmetic chemist Dr Anke Ginzburg, and Dr Theresa Callaghan, the woman who literally wrote the book on claims for the cosmetics industry, in a roundtable discussion to answer the question... by The Eco Well podcast

66 min listen

A Hair Care 101 with Heleen Kibbelaar @sciencemeetscosmetics: For this week's episode, we were joined by Heleen Kibbelaar @sciencemeetscosmetics, PhD candidate in complex fluid systems who is focusing her research on the hair! We talked about hair damage, hair strength, tips for keeping your hair in good shape,... by The Eco Well podcast

55 min listen

Esthetician Round Table Episode: Something that I have personally noticed online, is that there seems to be quite the disparity in credibility from estheticians. While there are so many in my network that put out fabulous information, there are also many perpetuating the same old... by The Eco Well podcast

50 min listen

A Skin Microbiome 101 with Dr Rainer Simmering: This week's episode is a 101 on the skin microbiome (and related skincare). There are so many bold claims in this space. What is the skin microbiome? How much do we really know at this point? Skin microbiome skincare - what’s out there, and is it... by The Eco Well podcast

49 min listen

Season Finale Part 2 - the bastardization of science in the cosmetics industry with Dr Ricardo Diez: New podcast alert! Part 2 of our 2 part season finale featuring Dr Ricardo Diez. In part 1 we talked about the rise of the alternative (facts) cosmetics industry. This episode dove into the how. From false equivalency via self proclaimed experts, to... by The Eco Well podcast

57 min listen

#BiotechBeauty: A frontier for greener products? Roundtable: How can biotechnology help us create greener, and better products? This podcast featured a roundtable discussion with Christian Euler, strain engineer at Phycus Biotech, Jasmina Aganovic, entrepreneur in residence at Ginkgo Bioworks, and Kevin Folta,... by The Eco Well podcast

77 min listen

Interview with Marcel Schnyder from BASF about Sunscreens!: New podcast alert! This week's episode featured Marcel Schnyder, Head of BASF's global technical center for suncare in a deep dive into sunscreens. From filters and their performance and safety, to misconceptions, environmental impact, to regulations.... by The Eco Well podcast

54 min listen

So you want to be a cosmetic chemist? Feat Marisa Plescia: This episode featured Marisa Plescia on how to become a cosmetic chemist! What is a cosmetic chemist? Educational requirements and job opportunities? How to land your first job, and how to grow in your career. If you are considering a career in... by The Eco Well podcast

54 min listen

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A US Regulatory 101 with Lalita Iyer, AKA @skinchemy

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