Since 2018, Cassandra has worked as a journalist and editor in B2B news across multiple industries, starting in masonry construction and architecture before moving to cosmetics and personal care in 2023, and covers regulatory updates, consumer trends, scientific breakthroughs, as well as sustainable practices. In 2025, she received a regional silver award from the ASBPE for her work in video journalism. Additionally, she serves as a judge for various industry awards, as a panel moderator for the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, and as a host for editorial webinars. She has a BA in English from Loyola University Chicago. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cycling, and gardening.

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Are SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6 the skin’s anti-aging trinity?

Are SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6 the skin’s anti-aging trinity?

By Cassandra Stern

Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.

Herbalife opens $7M lab to boost innovation

Herbalife opens $7M lab to boost innovation

By Cassandra Stern

Herbalife has opened a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, investing $7 million into a site that brings together three core functions: research and development, sensory science and quality control.