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The Demystifying Cosmetics Podcast

Jennifer Cookson | Tagra Biotechnologies
Biotechnology In Cosmetics
Cosmetic Science
Beauty Journalism
Eczema
Microbiome
Minneapolis, United States
Beekman 1802
Sustainability
Verbal Brand Identity
White Space (brand Positioning)
Beauty Work Friends
AI In Copywriting
Bolt Threads
Advertising Standards Authority
Artificial Intelligence
Tagra
Consumer Activism
Atopic Diseases
Skin Barrier
Peptides

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 b... more

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Latest Episodes

Before-and-after photos don't measure whether your skincare is working.

They measure what already happened — weeks ago, at a biological level you can't see in a mirror.

Dr. Maria Feliva, Co-Founder & CEO of CheckGen, joins Jennifer Cookson on Demy... more

Skin barrier repair is one of the most used phrases in skincare — and one of the least understood. In this episode, cosmetic scientist and PhD researcher Ava Perkins uses the biology of premature infant skin to expose what the industry consistently g... more

In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer speaks with John Morgan, founder of Pelagic, about the invisible infrastructure behind beauty brands and why the supply chain may now be the biggest constraint on innovation, sustainability, and sca... more

In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer speaks with Gloria Lu, cosmetic chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions, about how skincare ingredient trends actually move through the beauty industry, and why some ingredients keep resurfaci... more

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Recent Guests

Ava Perkins
Scientist with a PhD in pharmaceutical and biomembrane sciences
University of Cincinnati
Episode: What Baby Skin Science Reveals About Barrier Repair — A Cosmetic Chemist's PhD Research
John Morgan
Founder of Pelagic
Pelagic
Episode: Why Supply Chain Is Quietly Deciding the Future of Beauty with John Morgan
Gloria Lu
Cosmetic chemist, co-founder of Chemist Confessions
Chemist Confessions
Episode: Skincare Ingredient Hype Cycles: Peptides, Ceramides, Exosomes with Gloria Lu
Kailey Brandt
CEO of Sonsie, skincare brand focused on minimal and effective formulations
Sonsie
Episode: Can Sustainability Outperform Traditional Formulation? with Kailey Bradt
Brent Ridge
Physician, co-founder of Beekman 1802, chairman of kindness.org
Beekman 1802, kindness.org
Episode: Building on Clinical Science and Kindness with Dr. Brent Ridge
Jemila Alharazim
Physician assistant, brand founder and CEO of Ocean Olive
Ocean Olive
Episode: Eczema Isn’t “Sensitive Skin” - It’s a Barrier Disease with Jemila Alharazim
Dr. Larry Weiss
Researchers discussing microbiome science and its implications for health
Episode: The Microbiome: What We Think We Know, and What We Don't Know
Alec Batis
Cosmetics chemist, marketing expert, brand founder
Sweet Chemistry / Xylex Bio (context discussed in episode)
Episode: From L'Oréal Labs to Indie Beauty: The Real Cost of Formulation with Alec Batis
Andrea Cid
Founder of Miami Growth Machine; former co-founder of Cid Botanicals and former owner at Concept II Cosmetics
Miami Growth Machine
Episode: Small Batch, Big Stakes — Andrea Cid on U.S. Beauty Manufacturing

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Jennifer Cookson
Host of the podcast series, industry veteran with a focus on demystifying cosmetics through science and practical insights

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#167
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#201
Saudi Arabia/Science

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What Baby Skin Science Reveals About Barrier Repair — A Cosmetic Chemist's PhD Research
Q: How do you think about translating academic knowledge into cosmetic science and evaluating ingredient performance?
She discusses using biophysical measurements like hydration and TEWL, along with non-invasive tape stripping to assess NMF and proteomics, emphasizing rigorous data and long-term skin health beyond short-term hydration metrics.
What Baby Skin Science Reveals About Barrier Repair — A Cosmetic Chemist's PhD Research
Q: What motivated Ava Perkins to shift toward deeper membrane biology and clinical research?
Ava explains that she always loved research and wanted a role that combined biology with hands-on lab work, leading her from cosmetic science toward a PhD in biomembrane sciences to deepen her understanding of skin biology and clinical relevance.
The Microbiome: What We Think We Know, and What We Don't Know
Q: What is the hypothesis for how to restore the microbiome to improve health, given we can't rewind to agrarian lifestyles?
The approach is to test ecosystem-based interventions by reintroducing functional microbial ferments and engrafted components, validate their safety, look for clinical signals at scale, and then follow those signals to understand their impact on inflammation and systemic health.
Building on Clinical Science and Kindness with Dr. Brent Ridge
Q: How do you balance clinical testing with consumer marketing to avoid overpromising?
We prioritize scientifically grounded claims that can be clearly communicated to consumers, contemporaneously managing budgets so that clinical work supports messaging without creating prohibitive costs.
Between the Headlines: Navigating Beauty, Science, and Integrity with Becki Murray
Q: What steps have you taken to strengthen your credibility in cosmetic science writing?
Becky discusses going back to school for a cosmetic science diploma, building a broad professional network, and using accreditation to bolster confidence and access to industry experts, which improves both B2B and B2C communication.

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This program focuses on the science, manufacturing, and marketing of cosmetics, featuring guests from cosmetic chemistry, biotech convergence, and brand strategy. Conversations often center on barrier biology, supply chain resiliency, sustainable formulation, and the interplay between rigorous science and consumer-facing marketing. A standout pattern is translating rigorous lab insights into practical guidance for product development, branding, and responsible communications, with occasional guest appearances from editors and industry reporters that reinforce credibility. The show tends to attract professionals who want evidence-based perspectives on ingredient performance, manufacturing realities, and sustainable, transparent beauty brands... more

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