Periodic Table of Videos
This is a pretty cool resource for you chemistry types. It is the Periodic Table of Videos. I heard about it on a podcast that…
Year: 2012
Genetics and Cosmetics?
The Human Genome Project was an impressive accomplishment in the history of human existence. No other creature on the planet could have done what we…
New Masters Level Cosmetic Science Program
The London College of Fashion has been running a Bachelors Level Cosmetic Science program for some time. They have recently increased the content of that…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics: What’s in a lip balm, and why?
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl. He is currently Product Application Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, for the HallStar Company and is based at…
My first patent 8,277,790
One of the coolest things about being a cosmetic chemist is that you get to be an inventor. You invent new formulas, new processes, or…
Will cosmetic chemists ‘wake up’ sleep hair follicles?
One of the top problems that consumers experience when it comes to hair is hair loss. This is particularly troubling for men but women also…
Most significant challenges for natural formulators
One of the biggest trends in cosmetic formulating is the trend towards making “natural”, “green” and sustainable formulations. This represents a challenge for cosmetic chemists…
Top 7 Cosmetic Chemist Myths
As cosmetic formulators, we are supposed to be scientists. Rational, curious, and willing to modify our beliefs based on new information. But we are mostly…
Packaging Innovation for expiring cosmetics?
Take a look at this interesting milk packaging. It changes color as it gets closer to the expiration date. I think this could be a…
Innovative Cosmetic Marketing - Finding a Niche
While it may be a dream of a cosmetic formulator to make a product that will be bought and used by everyone, this almost certainly…
New preservative from your eyes?
Here’s an interesting story about a technology that could be the future of preservation for cosmetics. According to researchers, they’ve discovered a compound in the…
Blue Ocean Innovation for Cosmetics
One of my favorite business books is one called Blue Ocean Strategy. There are a number of things I like about it, but perhaps what…
Basic cosmetic science from the ACS
If you were a chemistry major in college, you undoubtedly heard of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It’s one of the oldest professional societies in…
The science of sunscreens
Here’s a pretty interesting video that shows just how sunscreens work. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wopwVVsbvWI&feature=relmfu] It’s helpful to any cosmetic chemist who works in the sunscreen field. It’s…
Cosmetic Tooth Care of the Future
Here’s a cool new technology that could radically change cosmetic oral products. It is a tooth patch film that coats individual teeth, preventing decay and…
Cosmetic Challenge Testing: Why Even Well-Known Preservatives Need Testing
This is a guest post by Rachelle Baker, lab manager at Cosmetic Test Labs. A popular trend in the cosmetic and personal care product industry…
Cosmetic Formulations - Body Wash
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl The long, hot summer days in the Midwest are coming to an end, and the busier days…
Hair care ingredient virtual conference
This looks like a pretty interesting conference and one that is free. Sign up here for the Virtual Hair Care Ingredient conference and expo. It…
What can a cosmetic chemist do with this waterproof coating?
Here’s a great new technology that demonstrates some really impressive results. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwZ0zlJrpe4′] The shoe coating is incredible. I see this being interesting for cosmetic…
A cosmetic chemist in Thailand
This week I’m traveling to Thailand. I’m doing a talk for the local IFSCC chapter and then another in Kuala Lumpur next week. It’s very…