EP 18 - Not Sulfate Free? Not a Problem! Surfactant Chemistry Will Teach You Why.

Its Wednesday again! Welcome back to the Science Salon for another episode of Beauty by the Beaker. This week hosts Natalie and Sadie are breaking down what it means to be a surfactant, or rather, a Surface Active Agent. They review surface tension, and the difference between water and oil, and talk charged molecules - Cations and Anions. They discuss the four types of surfactants, and how different they all are. But like always, they remind you that nothing is black and white, and what matters the most is that you use products that make you happy! Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science gets a hot new makeover! We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start. Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources. Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube! @beautyxbeaker @natbxb @sadiebxb Contact us at info@beautyxbeaker.com Special thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.