Author

Steven Kagan

Steven Kagan develops skin lotions and sunscreens for a personal care manufacturer and writes about cosmetic formulations for Biology Insights. He previously analyzed raw materials for an ingredient distributor. Kagan holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Kentucky and belongs to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.

What Are the Active Ingredients in Lip Plumpers?Skin & Hair
What Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Is It Safe?Chemistry
Is Synthetic Clothing Bad for You?Skin & Hair
Aluminum Hydroxide in Skincare: Is It Safe?Skin & Hair
What Is Isopropyl Palmitate and Is It Safe?Skin & Hair
What Is White Petrolatum? Ingredients, Uses & Safety Skin & Hair
Is Butylene Glycol Safe for Skin? Benefits & Risks Skin & Hair
Is Ethanol Safe for Skin? The Science Explained Skin & Hair
What Soaps Are Antibacterial—and Should You Use Them?Skin & Hair
Is Makeup Made in China Safe? Risks and Red Flags Safety
Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate Bad? What Science Says Skin & Hair
Is Silicone Bad for You? What the Science Says Chemistry
Is Laureth-7 Harmful? The Facts About This Ingredient Skin & Hair
Is Neoprene Safe on Skin? Risks and Precautions Skin & Hair
Is La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Actually Reef Safe?Environment
What Is Pure Vitamin C and How Stable Is It?Skin & Hair
Is Hand Sanitizer Bad for Your Skin? Risks Explained Skin & Hair
Is Sodium Palmate Good for Skin? Risks Explained Skin & Hair
Is Sodium Silicate Safe for Skin?Safety
Is Sun Bum Non-Toxic? Ingredients and EWG Ratings Skin & Hair
Is Silicone Safe for Skin? Evaluating the Evidence Skin & Hair
What Is Hydrated Silica and Is It Safe?Chemistry
What Chemicals Are in Soap? Breaking Down the Ingredients Chemistry
Is Benzyl Alcohol Safe? A Look at Its Uses and Risks Chemistry
Can Soap Cause Cancer? What the Science Says Cancer
Are Non-Iron Shirts Safe? The Chemicals and Risks Safety
Is Polyester Good for Skin? The Risks Explained Skin & Hair
Is Titanium Dioxide Safe in Soap?Skin & Hair
Is Titanium Dioxide Safe for Hair? Risks Explained Skin & Hair
What Is Dimethicone Used For and Is It Safe?Skin & Hair