Plastic Poison in Your Vanity: Why Choosing Glass Transforms Both Skin Purity and Planet Health
Flip any moisturizer jar and you will see marketing buzzwords: “clean,” “green,” “vegan.” Yet the very container holding that virtuous cream may be leaching chemicals capable of undoing its benefits. Cosmetic packaging is often an afterthought to consumers, but material scientists consider it an active formulation ingredient because it can migrate into the product, alter stability, and change how the formula interacts with your skin. If that container is plastic, three silent problems ride along: chemical leaching,
When Vitamin C Turns to Rust: Chemistry, Consequences, and How to Keep Your Serum Fresh
Few skincare ingredients hold as exalted a place as vitamin C. The résumé of ascorbic acid is almost unbelievable: it boosts collagen synthesis, inhibits the enzyme responsible for excess melanin production, neutralizes pollution-induced free radicals, and even enhances the efficacy of sunscreen when applied underneath. Yet the same chemistry that makes vitamin C a biochemical powerhouse also makes it frustratingly unstable. Leave a dropper bottle uncapped under bathroom lights, and a once crystal-clear serum can transform i