Key Drivers To Eternal Beauty
As a cosmetic chemist, I am constantly on the look out for the latest innovation in ingredients for the pursuit of eternal beauty. What constitutes to eternal beauty- there must be some clinical evidence or folklore history that proves the efficacy. Here are some notable ingredients that recently excited me and offered through Toyota-Tsusho America […]
Making Of Lipsticks In Japan
Yes, I have made lipsticks. No, I have never made lipsticks the way I did in Japan or have analyzed lipsticks the way I did in Japan. In USA, making lipsticks in most of the cases are simply blending of waxes, pigments, melt, pour into mold, chill, case it, heat gun over. done. What I […]
The Small Yet Mighty Tool To Complete Your Beauty Look
When I was a teenager, my mom would never go out with me If I do not wear a lipstick. She thought a colored lip means a healthy look and to her dismay, I tended to use really dark colors to look cool but it made me look older. When I go out with my […]
Advice To Cosmetic Brand Owners :-)
Yes, I am a cosmetic chemist but I am also a makeup artist and a skin care expert. I do, still to this date dabbling around the cosmetic retail counters to keeping pulse with the consumer trends in the industry. Here are my observations and advice (more to the owners of the brand). If you […]
How I Become A Cosmetic Industry Consultant
How To Take Good Care Of Your Skin In Your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and Beyond!
When is the best time to start taking care of your skin? The best time is really start from 6 months old! Yes, 6 months old babies should start wearing sunscreen. Sun damages are accumulative so start early! Of course a baby can not BUY a sunscreen themselves, thus you as a reader/parent can help […]
New Year + Valentine’s Day Beauty From Head To Toe
There are two special days that you want to be pampered and ready from head to toe- namely New Year + Valentine’s day. Since today is the first day of lunar new year, you can try this head to toe beauty guide for a radiant new you and also ready for a romantic Valentine’s day […]
How To Start Your Own Beauty Line
The honest truth from a cosmetic chemist. Source: How To Start Your Own Beauty Line Officially Launching Today!! Grab yours!!
My First E-Book On Amazon Kindle!
Happy New Year! If you are thinking about creating your cosmetic line, now is the time! This book is for you! Pre-order now! Official release on Feb. 8, 2016 Chinese New Year. Thank you for your pre-order in advance :-)!! Find it on Amazon Kindle store today!!!
A Consumer’s Guide To Fragrance
Christmas is less than one week away. If you are still scrambling for what to get for holiday gifts, fragrance can be a good option as fragrance is personal, and often being regarded as a luxury gift. People often ask me why does the fragrance cost so much? My simple response- Because you don’t want […]