The Demystifying Cosmetics Podcast

By Jennifer Cookson | Tagra Biotechnologies

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The Demystifying Cosmetics podcast, hosted by industry veteran and beauty enthusiast Jennifer Cookson, creates a space for open and insightful conversations about the ever-evolving cosmetics world. At Tagra, we connect chemists, formulators, product developers, and marketers to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of beauty. Join us as we break down technical barriers and uncover the stories and insights driving the next generation of cosmetics.

Episode Date
Why Your Skincare Stops Working After 30 Days
Jun 29, 2026
What Baby Skin Science Reveals About Barrier Repair — A Cosmetic Chemist's PhD Research
Jun 10, 2026
Why Supply Chain Is Quietly Deciding the Future of Beauty with John Morgan
May 22, 2026
Skincare Ingredient Hype Cycles: Peptides, Ceramides, Exosomes with Gloria Lu
May 01, 2026
Can Sustainability Outperform Traditional Formulation? with Kailey Bradt
Apr 14, 2026
Building on Clinical Science and Kindness with Dr. Brent Ridge
Mar 12, 2026
Eczema Isn’t “Sensitive Skin” - It’s a Barrier Disease with Jemila Alharazim
Feb 26, 2026
The Microbiome: What We Think We Know, and What We Don't Know
Feb 05, 2026
Ethics, Consumer Power, and Supporting From Afar
Jan 28, 2026
From L'Oréal Labs to Indie Beauty: The Real Cost of Formulation with Alec Batis
Jan 21, 2026
Small Batch, Big Stakes — Andrea Cid on U.S. Beauty Manufacturing
Dec 18, 2025
Framing the Formula: How Visual Storytelling Shapes Cosmetic Brands
Dec 03, 2025
Between the Headlines: Navigating Beauty, Science, and Integrity with Becki Murray
Dec 01, 2025
Biotech Beauty: Hype, Hope, or Greenwashed Science?
Nov 20, 2025
Finding Your Voice: Whitespace, Words & What Makes a Beauty Brand Stick
Nov 06, 2025
Fragrance with Purpose: Building Sustainable Scent Strategies with Cassandra Browning
Oct 23, 2025
More Than a Molecule: What It Really Takes to Launch a New Cosmetic Ingredient with James Dillard
Oct 09, 2025
The Scented Truth: Decoding Fragrance Transparency in Beauty
Sep 25, 2025
Skinminimalism: Doing More With Less in Modern Beauty
Sep 09, 2025
LCA Isn't the Whole Story: Rethinking Sustainability in Beauty With Evan Peters
Jul 23, 2025
Behind the Beaker: Victoria Fu on Science, Skincare & Speaking Truth
Jul 10, 2025
Cracking the Chemistry Code: Molecular Literacy with Colleen Kelley
Jun 25, 2025
Beyond Breakouts: The Future of Acne and Aging with CLEARSTEM' with Mercedes Amans
Jun 05, 2025
From Micro-Trends to Market Domination: The AI-Powdered Future of Beauty with Marta Ponzone
May 23, 2025
Science of Spin? Decoding Cosmetic Claims with the Experts: Guests Abhishek Panchal, Dwight Tshudy, Constancio Gonzalez Obeso, and Zach Lipsky
May 07, 2025
Behind the Beauty: How Cosmetics Go from Lab to Launch with Eva Sandnes
Apr 23, 2025
From Lab to Launch: The Secrets of Developing Safe and Scalable Beauty Products
Apr 09, 2025
Green Chemistry & The Future of Beauty: Safe, Sustainable, and Effective with John Warner
Mar 20, 2025
The Science of Packaging: How Design, Sustainability, and Formula Work Together
Mar 06, 2025
Breaking Barriers with Fermentation: A Sustainable Revolution in Skincare with Barak Dror
Feb 20, 2025
The Business of Beauty: Transparency, Sustainability and Success with Ed Schack
Feb 06, 2025
From Lab to Launch: Navigating the Beauty Manufacturing Process with Amy Hart
Jan 20, 2025
From Safety to Claims: How MoCRA is Shaping the Beauty Industry With Nyree Bekarian-Mack
Jan 06, 2025
The Science of Sunscreen: SPF, UV Rays, and Skincare Myths with Mark Chandler
Dec 23, 2024
Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Insiya Jafferjee on Reducing Plastic in Cosmetics
Dec 09, 2024
Unlocking Skin Health: Kristin Neumann on Microbiome-Friendly Skincare & Certifications
Nov 25, 2024
Beyond Skin Deep: How Your Microbiome Shapes Skincare and Health with Elsa Jungman
Nov 12, 2024
Unveiling Haircare Chemistry: Valerie George's Journey into Hair Dyes and Innovations
Oct 29, 2024
Navigating Beauty Industry Regulations: Claim Substantiation, Risk, and Legal Insights with Avril Love
Oct 15, 2024
Clean Beauty Revolution: Ingredient Safety, Transparency, and Sustainability with Christina Ross
Oct 04, 2024
Beyond Beauty: Demystifying Sunscreen, Skincare, and Science with Dr. Julian Sass
Sep 16, 2024
The Role of AI in Cosmetic Product Development with Potion.ai
Sep 05, 2024