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Periodic Graphics: Why do some sunscreens stain clothes?
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (144+ words) Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains why some sunscreens stain clothing by Andy Brunning, special to C&EN A chemistry infographics collaboration between C&EN and Andy Brunning, chemistry educator and author of Compound Interest. To download…...
Vegan cosmetics are in vogue, but not for the reasons you would think
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1068+ words) Salmon sperm and other animal sources give way to plant-based and fermented feedstocks as production methods improve Recurring stories and special news packages from C&EN. Paris and New York City — Salmon sperm facial treatments were the unlikely personal care…...
AI finds footing in cosmetics and personal care
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Some chemical makers talk about AI tools that can actually create formulations for customers, work currently done by experts like Machado. She is watching for that possibility but not sweating in the near term. “I don’t think AI can formulate,…...
7 acids you can (safely) put on your face
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (428+ words) Explore the organic acids used in chemical peels and other personal care products A version of this story appeared in Volume 104, Issue 2 Recurring stories and special news packages from C&EN. Chemophobia is rampant in the consumer products industry. Especially…...