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Latifa — Portraits & Beauty Science Writer at Sogevity

Latifa

Portraits & Beauty Science Writer

Celebrating the people and science behind health innovation.

About Latifa

Latifa is a portraits and beauty science writer at Sogevity, combining biographical storytelling with cosmetic ingredient analysis. Her portrait series highlights pioneering figures in medicine and health, while her beauty articles explore the science of botanical and lipid-based skincare.

With 8 published articles, Latifa brings a unique editorial voice that connects the history of health innovation with modern skincare science. Her profiles of figures like Étienne-Émile Baulieu and Didier Raoult offer readers a human perspective on the scientists shaping our understanding of aging, wellness and longevity.

Areas of Expertise

  • Health Pioneer Profiles
  • Botanical Skincare Science
  • History of Medicine
  • Lipid-Based Skincare

Articles by Latifa

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Portraits

Etienne-Emile Baulieu : "Aging is not a disease."

Physician, genius researcher, and figure of the Resistance, Etienne-Emile Baulieu (1926–2025) was not just an expert in hormones. He was a man of conviction who...

Portraits

Didier Raoult : "I am not Nostradamus, I never predict anything"

Born in 1952 in Dakar, Didier Raoult is a French microbiologist known for his work on bacteria and giant viruses. Director of IHU Méditerranée Infection...

Beauty

Caprylic Triglyceride : a gentle lipid base for skin equilibrium

Key points Softens your skin and strengthens its natural barrier without any heavy or clogged-pore feeling. Stops water from evaporating, keeping your face plump and...

Beauty

Clitoria ternatea : a soothing flower that promotes cellular balance

Key points Clitoria ternatea is rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants.It can help protect cells from oxidative stress.It is associated with gentle support for cognitive function...

Beauty

Salicylic Acid: The Science of Clearer and Balanced Skin

Key Points Normalization of follicular keratinization Keratolytic activity (reduced corneocyte cohesion) Lipophilic penetration into sebaceous follicles Sebum regulation & microcomedone reduction Modulation of mild inflammatory...

Beauty

Decoding Cosmetic Formulations: An In-Depth Look at the Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary

What is Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary? Conceived as an educational resource, the Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary provides essential clarity on cosmetic compositions, empowering users to...

Beauty

Ceramides NP: gentle support for the skin barrier and skin vitality

🟦 Key Points :  Strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and cohesion Limit water loss and maintain hydration Usable in nutrition and cosmetics Improve hydration and...

Beauty

Cocamidopropyl Betaine: a gentle surfactant supporting skin balance

🟦 Key takeaways A plant-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing of skin and hair Acts while respecting the hydrolipidic film and overall skin balance Contributes...