Welcome back to another episode! This week is all about getting to know our favorite fall fruit, the Pumpkin! Join hosts Natalie and Sadie as they discuss everything about this gourd, from biology to Jack-o-lantern. They break down how botanical naming works and how it can help us understand the organisms' relation to other living things. Learn all about plant metabolites, and why humans like them so much, and stick around for some extra fun pumpkin facts!

Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.

***PLEASE READ BEFORE ANY PUMPKIN DIY - please use caution if trying pumpkin in cosmetics. Pumpkin is not preserved, and is NOT shelf stable. Do not add pumpkin to existing cosmetics unless intended for immediate use. There are many pumpkin DIY recipes online, some say they are shelf stable, but they are NOT. Unpreserved cosmetics are dangerous. 

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