Marisa Plescia | Source | Cosmetic Chemist/Research Scientist at NakedPoppy
Marisa Plescia
Marisa is comprehensively and internationally educated in the field of cosmetic science in both the United States and Europe. She is passionate about cosmetic chemistry and dedicated to the innovation of the industry. Marisa is a graduate of ISIPCA's EFCM graduate program for cosmetic and fragrance science in Europe. She completed a dual degree with one year in Versailles, France, earning a European Fragrance and Cosmetics Masters with courses at ISIPCA and University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and a second year in Italy at University of Padova for a Master's of Business and Management specializing in Cosmetics/Fragrances.
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Bell International Laboratories (https://www.bellinternationallabs.com)
Senior Cosmetic R&D Chemist -
NakedPoppy
Cosmetic Chemist/Research Scientist
started Dec 2022
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The Best Gentle Retinol Alternatives for a Summer Skin Reboot
However much a gold-standard ingredient in skin care, retinol is notoriously hard to tolerate. These retinol alternatives, including plant actives and bakuchiol, offer similar benefits without the caveats.
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It’s a ‘functional analog’ to retinol, meaning it has similar chemical, physical, biochemical, or pharmacological properties. We are seeing this with other botanical sources, such as moth bean extract and certain algaes.
