The Label: A Formulators Blog

I Get Personal With Bakuchiol
I Get Personal With Bakuchiol
Retinol is the old favorite and she has earned her place. Bakuchiol appears to be more indirect. That does not mean bakuchiol is just retinol with the volume turned down.... Read more...
Reflections On Caring Too Much: The Beauty Paradox
Reflections On Caring Too Much: The Beauty Paradox
Kitty Delbello asks all the questions we secretly have been thinking. Reflecting on a paradox present in our everyday lives. The Beauty Paradox is an article bring her most personal... Read more...
Hello my name is PDRN.
Hello my name is PDRN.
PDRN is fish DNA—but that is only the beginning. Here’s what salmon sourcing, vegan alternatives, safety, and the first controlled topical human trial actually tell us. Read more...
Can a Face Cream Save the Ocean?
Can a Face Cream Save the Ocean?
Every few years, the beauty industry discovers a new miracle ingredient. For a while now, I've been seeing more and more algae and seaweed extracts popping up as star actives... Read more...
Beef Tallow on Your Face: Trend, Truth, or Trap
Beef Tallow on Your Face: Trend, Truth, or Trap
Beef tallow skincare is everywhere, but are the claims accurate? A grounded look at tallow balm, moisturizing benefits, acne claims, collagen myths, comedogenic concerns, and what cosmetic formulation actually says. Read more...
Not Everything ‘Clean’ Is Better for Your Skin
Not Everything ‘Clean’ Is Better for Your Skin
The term “clean beauty” gets used everywhere, but what does it actually mean for your skin and the ingredients you’re using? Is there really a difference between clean beauty and... Read more...