#023 After decades in the industry, Ron Robinson swore he would never launch a skincare line because it had all been done, until he discovered a breakthrough in Vitamin C formulation and Beauty Stat was born.  In this episode, I chat with cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson about his career journey and his experience working on popular skincare brands like Hailey Beiber's Rhode, Clinique, L'Oreal, and his own groundbreaking line, Beauty Stat. Ron chats with us all about his early days in the industry pre social media when market research was more like holding a clip board asking questions in the mall. We also chat about ingredients that were common place back then that brands avoid now, and the reason may not be what you think! This convo delves into the science behind skincare ingredients such as peptides, collagen, Vitamin C and Ron provides valuable insights into their benefits and limitations. We also chat about Ron's brand BeautyStat, and its groundbreaking, patented vitamin C serum, the first stabilized 20% L-ascorbic acid serum to the market! An expert chemist, he also gives us recs for a well-rounded skincare routine.  LINKS: Universal C Skin Refiner https://go.shopmy.us/p-3712302 Universal Microbiome Barrier Balancing Cleanser https://go.shopmy.us/p-3712364 Peptide Wrinkle Relaxing Moisturizer https://go.shopmy.us/p-3712369 Time Summary 04:00 Ron shares his accidental journey into becoming a cosmetic chemist. 05:00 Ron talks about the excitement of working on big skincare brands in the early days. 07:00 Ron explains the importance of formulating products that are both effective and sustainable. 09:00 Ron introduces the concept of the skin proteome and its potential for discovering new ingredients. 13:00 Ron explains the technology behind the peptide wrinkle relaxing moisturizer 19:00 Rhode skincare line and Ron's experience with the brand 22:00 Ron talks about some of the BeautyStat products 33:00 Try the "vitamin C sandwich" for building tolerance to vitamin C. 37:00 Amy announces a giveaway of Beauty Stat goodies To watch the video version of this episode head to the Youtube page! Need a full skincare overhaul? Check out our Comprehensive Skincare Routine Digital Guide Connect with me: Amy's Instagram www.skinthusiast.com