Episode Details

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine is joined once again by Mark Broussard, an industry expert who sits at the exact intersection of cosmetic chemistry and regulatory compliance – two distinct disciplines at the heart of brand building.

Mark is the founder and managing director of Bloom Cosmetic Test Lab, where he guides brands through MoCRA compliance. And, if you caught their last episode together (episode 45), you know that he’s also the founder and master chemist of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab, where he’s developed more than 600 products over his career.

With his extensive background spanning a number of disciplines, Mark is one of the beauty industry’s most trusted voices on the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act — better known as MoCRA. MoCRA represents the first major update to U.S. cosmetics law in over 80 years, leaving brands to navigate an entirely new regulatory landscape.

Mark and Carmine break down what every beauty executive, founder, copywriter and product developer needs to know right now — from facility and product registration to labeling, safety substantiation, adverse event reporting, and what MoCRA actually means for innovation moving forward.

If you’ve been confused, overwhelmed, or just looking to keep up with the new federal requirements, this episode should be your blueprint.

Follow Mark and Desert in Bloom Cosmetics Lab on Instagram here. Are you a brand founder wading through the complexity of MoCRA compliance? Learn more about Mark’s regulatory expertise at desertinbloomcosmeticslab.com/#MoCRA.

Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.

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