How the FDA 1% Labeling Rule Can Be Used To Manipulate A Product’s List of Ingredients The FDA’s Labeling Rule for cosmetic product list of ingredients requires that cosmetic ingredients are listed in descending order of the percent on an ingredient included in the formula based on a weight/weight basis. But, for all ingredients included [...]

Clean Beauty are cosmetic products that do not contain a predefined set of cosmetic ingredients.The lists of cosmetic ingredients that are not allowed in Clean Beauty products are determined by retailers of cosmetic products including: Clean At Sephora Conscious Beauty at Ulta Credo Clean Target Clean EWG Verified Whole Foods Premium Walmart’s Made Without List [...]

Short Answer: Yes! ▶️ Your Skin Repairs At Night During sleep, your body increases blood flow and releases growth hormones to boost collagen production and cellular regeneration to heal daily exposure to the Exposome – UV damage, pollution and environmental stressors. This process involves shedding dead skin cells, replacing them with new ones, repairing the skin’s barrier function, and fighting oxidative damage with the help of melatonin. During [...]

What Is Skinminimalism? Skinminimalism (or Skinimalism) is an emerging trend driven by consumers seeking to simplify their skin care routines.  Most discussions of Skinminimalism focus on using fewer cosmetic products, but there are two additional factors to consider in Skinminimalism; (1) The number of ingredients in any one cosmetic product; (2) The percent inclusion of [...]

Excited to announce that I have been accepted into Skin Angels! Skin Angels is a Dermatologist-Driven Angel Network dedicated to the future of skin health innovation. Composed of 150 scientific and clinical experts, we identify, nurture, and scale promising technologies in skincare, dermatology, and aesthetics. Skin Angels are committed to leading the future of skin health [...]

Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gT-ZnvsM In this episode, we're exploring the rising trend of skinminimalism: the art and science of streamlining your skincare without sacrificing performance. To help break it down, we're joined by Mark Broussard, founder of Desert in Bloom Lab—a formulation and manufacturing expert who's built a career helping brands create high-performing, science-forward products with [...]

Listen to the Interview on Spotify A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of cosmetic chemistry, sustainability, and beauty innovation. In this Xraised interview, Mark Broussard, Founder & Managing Director of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab, shares deep insights into the future of the cosmetics industry and the evolution of clean beauty. With [...]

We're excited to announce that Datafoundry and MoCRA Compliance Lab have officially partnered!This strategic partnership brings together AI-powered compliance solutions and regulatory expertise in cosmetics to deliver next-generation tools that help brands stay MoCRA-compliant, mitigate risk, and strengthen consumer trust.MoCRA Compliance Lab CEO Mark Broussard, stated, "Our collaboration with DataFoundry.ai marks a significant leap forward [...]

Indie Beauty Brand CEOs, Founders & Entrepreneurs! ... Should you incorporate Dupes into your product portfolio? Dupes are replicas of cosmetic products that are well-known in the market and highly desired by consumers. Dupes can contain virtually the same ingredients and sensorials as the Original, but are sold at a lower price point. Dupes now command [...]