Inside Aesthetics 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