The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 70: MoCRA Isn’t Finished: Mark Broussard on What the Beauty Industry Still Needs to Fix

About this episode

Carmine Montalto discusses the implications of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act with Mark Broussard, focusing on ongoing issues in the beauty industry.

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine sits down once again with cosmetic chemist and regulatory expert Mark Broussard to revisit one of the most significant shifts in the beauty industry: the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) — and why it’s only the beginning. Mark, founder and Managing Director of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab, works directly with brands to formulate, test, and bring products to market — giving him a front-row view into how cosmetic regulation actually functions in practice. In this conversation, he breaks down what MoCRA truly changed, and where critical gaps still exist when it comes to product safety, transparency, and enforcement. Together, Carmine and Mark explore the real-world implications of modern beauty regulation — from microbial contamination risks to misleading ingredient labels — and why retailers, not just regulators, may hold the key to protecting consumers. You’ll learn: • What MoCRA actually changed for brands, labs, and the FDA;• Why “safety substantiation” remains one of the biggest unresolved issues in the law;• The three essential tests that should define product safety — and why they matter;• How small…

People in this episode

Host: Carmine Montalto

Guest: Mark Broussard

Topics covered

• cosmetic regulation
• product safety
• beauty industry
• transparency
• microbial contamination
• ingredient labeling

Keywords

• MoCRA
• cosmetic chemist
• safety substantiation
• fragrance allergens
• regulatory oversight
• water-based skincare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab, FDA, Amazon

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