Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George On Why It’s Hard To Find Common Ground In The Clean Beauty Debate And The Complexities Of Sustainability

The barrier between what goes on in the beauty lab and what people see on beauty shelves can seem impenetrable at times. Cosmetic chemist Valerie George is committed to breaking it down. A long-time cosmetic science educator,...

Family-Owned Italian Pharmaceutical Firm Bruno MD Brings Supplements Fostering A Mediterranean Lifestyle To The US

Many American workers doing business with European companies share a similar, sobering experience. One summer day, they’ll send an email to their across-the-pond colleagues only to receive an out-of-office message in response saying...

Four Emerging Swiss Beauty And Wellness Brands To Know

Outside of La Prairie, Switzerland isn’t as renowned for its beauty products as much as its chocolate, cheese and watches, but that might be changing. There are a handful of new indie beauty brands coming out of the...

All The Costs Emerging Beauty Brands Should Be Aware Of Before Entering Big Retail

The euphoria of scoring an order from a big-box retailer can quickly fade when reality sets in. Advice from those who’ve been there to emerging brand founders: Don’t count on making money in your first few years and...

Sigil’s Patrick Kelly Explains Why He Decided To Close His Barrier-Busting Scent Brand

Following a difficult year confronting supply chain snarls, Patrick Kelly has closed Sigil, the brand he started seven years ago that showed natural scents can be sophisticated with its striking, gender barrier-busting fragrances. The brand announced the...