100 episodes

In this show, Jen Novakovich, Canadian cosmetic chemist from The Eco Well, interviews international cosmetic scientists and industry leaders to bring you a fresh new conversation a week about all things beauty!

The Eco Well podcast Jen@theecowell

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In this show, Jen Novakovich, Canadian cosmetic chemist from The Eco Well, interviews international cosmetic scientists and industry leaders to bring you a fresh new conversation a week about all things beauty!

    Silicone sustainability with Mike Fevola PhD

    Silicone sustainability with Mike Fevola PhD

    This episodes features a deep dive conversation into silicones in cosmetics; what are they, why are they so useful, and what are some of the environmental draw backs we're currently contending with. To help me tackle the topic, this week I was joined by Mike Fevola PhD. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, write a review and subscribe! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page that you can find at patreon.com/theecowell 

    • 59 min
    The current state of animal testing in beauty with Barae Jomaa PhD

    The current state of animal testing in beauty with Barae Jomaa PhD

    This pocast features a 101 on the current state of animal testing in cosmetics featuring toxicologist Barae Jomaa PhD. We cover why animal testing testing started in the first place and what prompted all the animal testing bans we see today, the history of animal testing bans globally, alternative test methods, misconceptions, the REACH vs EC conflict we're seeing today, and lots more!
     
    Interested in supporting the show? Please leave us a review wherever you listening, subscribe and share! If it's accessible to you, we also have a Patreon page which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

    • 1 hr 21 min
    A Cosmetics Formulation 101 with Ava Perkins

    A Cosmetics Formulation 101 with Ava Perkins

    This week's episode is a 101 on cosmetics formulations; what are the ingredient types that make your products work and why? What’s up with surfactant and preservative systems? What’s the difference between skin and hair care, what’s an emulsion, and what do you need to know about pH? o help me cover the topic, this week featured Ava Perkins, PhD student at the University of Cincinnati in their cosmetic science program.
     
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share and give us a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page that you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

    • 58 min
    An acne 101 with Dr Mara Evangelista-Huber, AKA @dermomtology

    An acne 101 with Dr Mara Evangelista-Huber, AKA @dermomtology

    This podcast features an acne 101 conversation with dermatologist Dr Mara Evanglista-Huber MD, otherwise known as @dermomtology. 
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Please subscribe, review and share! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon page which you can find www.patreon.com/theecowell

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Is "Both-Sidism" Really Killing Us? Featuring Tim Caufield

    Is "Both-Sidism" Really Killing Us? Featuring Tim Caufield

    This podcast was about false balance; what it is, how to spot it and what the greater issue with it is. What's wrong with public form debates on science? Particularly on topics that have a lot of evidence to support one POV vs a fringe viewpoint. For example, sunscreens aren't the cause of coral bleaching, widely supported by the evidence, vs it is, supported by outlier data. This episode features Canadian sci-comm treasure, Tim Caulfield for our 2023 finale!

    • 41 min
    Cosmetic Chemists Reacts: Beauty Trends. Feat. Lanesa Mahon

    Cosmetic Chemists Reacts: Beauty Trends. Feat. Lanesa Mahon

    This week's episode is a cosmetic chemists reaction episode, featuring the POV of cosmetic science PhD student Lanesa Mahon @raya.faces and myself. Topic: beauty trends. Trends we reacted to include: microbiome skincare, biotech beauty, menopausal skincare, dermatologist brands, green beauty and more! 
    Interested in supporting the podcast? Find us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/theecowell

    • 49 min

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