PhD Cosmetic Chemist and R&D Specialist dedicated to skincare formulation and safety compliance. She has over 12 years of laboratory experience developing active-focused skincare lines and analyzing ingredient efficacy.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins is a board-certified Cosmetic Chemist who has spent over a decade formulating products for clinical skincare brands. She specializes in the molecular behavior of active ingredients, stability testing, and the biology of the skin barrier. Sarah is a vocal advocate for science-backed beauty, rigorously debunking marketing myths surrounding "clean beauty" and preservative-free claims. Her work focuses on helping consumers and professionals interpret INCI lists, understand pH balance, and recognize the difference between marketing hype and clinical proof. In articles like "How to Read an INCI List to Spot 'Greenwashing' Ingredients," she translates complex chemical interactions into clear, safe advice for skin health.