Ep 94 The Science of Skin Care | Terri Vinson

Episode 94 hosts Terri Vinson (Cosmetic Chemist from Melbourne, Australia) Based on the mantra of 'clean science', Terri created a range of products that are based on rigorous scientific-evidence, that are only sourced locally, that are animal-cruelty free and of course, that deliver incredible results. We explore Terri's background, how she founded and grew her business, learn what clean science means and get an insight into just how misleading the marketing of skin care products can be. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Terri Vinson and Background in Cosmetic Chemistry   03:19 Life and Business in Melbourne During COVID Lockdowns   05:16 Pivoting Production to Hand Sanitiser During the Pandemic   09:44 Challenges With Supply Chains and Manufacturing   11:56 Impact of Lockdowns on Clinics and Retail Demand   14:01 Rise of Skin Issues Including Stress Acne and Maskne   16:30 Terry's Journey From Science to Skincare Formulation   20:10 Starting a Small Clinic and Discovering a Passion for Product Development   27:33 Transition From Clinic Owner to Full Time Manufacturer   31:33 What a Formulating Chemist Actually Does   37:20 From Concept to Product Launch and Testing Requirements   41:23 Regulatory Bodies and Safety Standards in Skincare   42:39 Cost and Timeline to Develop a New Product   43:31 Building the Synergy Skin Brand and Clean Science Philosophy   45:28 Starting a Business With Limited Funding and Growing Slowly   47:10 Lessons From Early Mistakes and Risk Taking   48:05 Importance of Passion Over Profit in Entrepreneurship   50:04 Building a Team and Hiring People With Complementary Skills   51:43 Changes in the Skincare Industry Over the Past 15 Years   54:11 How Marketing and Packaging Influence Consumer Decisions   57:32 Why Skincare Should Support Clinical Treatments   01:01:50 Understanding SPF, UVA and UVB Protection   01:04:28 Physical vs Chemical Sunscreens Explained   01:08:53 Core Skincare Ingredients Including Vitamin A, B and Antioxidants   01:13:06 How to Read Ingredient Labels and Spot Marketing Claims   01:17:20 Differences Between Cosmeceutical and Over the Counter Products   01:20:05 Future Trends Including CBD and Growth Factors in Skincare   01:23:40 Writing the Book Skinformation and Educating Consumers   01:26:30 Where to Find the Book and Final Closing Remarks ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION