The Juicy Byte
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The Juicy Byte
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I write a substack called The Juicy Byte featuring CPG insights mixed with science.
I have a Ph.D in flavor chemistry and worked in big CPG.
This week in The Juicy Byte:
From kelp-based SPF to microbiome-friendly blush, sweeteners with antibiotic potential, and Glossier’s valuation reset—consumer health and beauty are getting more layered.

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April 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This week in The Juicy Byte: from jelly rings to postpartum recovery, it's all connected.
👉 Read the full issue here: juicybyte.substack.com/p/189-what-i...
#consumertrends #beautyindustry #retailnews #AIinhealthcare
189 - What I'm Reading: Week of March 28th.
TikTok’s ADHD discourse isn’t matching up with clinical reality, the colors of Gen Alpha, K-Beauty's US surge, Forerunner's consumer predictions, 57% of consumers have switched to store brands & more.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you were ever wondering how legitimate Bryan Johnson’s longevity work is - think again - a great article by @nytimes.com - www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/t...
How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements
That control is starting to fray as Mr. Johnson, a longevity guru known for performing experiments on his body, faces a backlash over the agreements.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
👱‍♀️In this week’s Juicy Byte - we explore, if brunettes are signaling a recession, an acne product recall, a dip in smart watch sales, and a rapid skin healing hydrogel.

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187 - What I'm Reading: Week of March 14th.
A big influencer skincare launch, is bright red the cool new thing in skincare, a gentle laundry care brand, oral care with niacinamide, Backlash identifies key cultural shifts in 2025, and more...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I reached 3500 subscribers - it has been a slow organic growth story but exciting to see it take off. I just turned on paid last week. Let’s get to 10k subscribers. Sign up here: juicybyte.substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Grove Collaborative announced the acquisition of 8Greens. Since Grove’s SPAC the stock is still wildly low…

www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
Grove Collaborative Announces 8Greens Acquisition
Grove Collaborative has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of leading wellness brand 8Greens
www.businesswire.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Reposted by The Juicy Byte
Exclusive: L'Oreal is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo because of concern that the creams and cleansers are contaminated with a known carcinogen called benzene
L’Oreal Recalls Acne Treatment in US on Cancer-Linked Benzene
L’Oreal SA is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo because of concern that the creams and cleansers are contaminated with a known carcinogen called benzene.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Hi everyone, I write the Juicy Byte, a substack all about new beauty, wellness, digital health & more. I worked for over 10 years in R&D, digital marketing, and innovation at Unilever.

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March 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM