How to Become a Cosmetic Chemist
The job of a cosmetic chemist, or as they call it in the UK a cosmetic scientist, requires you to do a wide variety of things both in and out of the lab. Your main responsibility will be that of…
The 20 Biggest Cosmetic Companies in the World
While having a good working knowledge of raw materials and formulations is important for being a great formulator, having a
Find a cosmetic chemist for your product idea
One of the most common questions we get here on Chemists Corner is someone asking for help to find a
Cosmetic Science – What is it?
Simply put, cosmetic science is the area of study focused on the development of products designed to improve the look
What is in a cosmetic ingredient
Formulating cosmetics can be a challenge. You’ve got to make a product that performs well enough for your consumers, is
Basic cosmetic chemistry course
When you study chemistry in college, they don’t spend much time teaching you what to do with your degree after
Why are some cosmetic ingredients added hot and others added cold
Formulating cosmetics can be a lot like cooking. And just like when you are making lunch or dinner, some dishes
Why are some oils solid while others are liquid?
Fats, oils, waxes and butters are natural materials that find use in improving the look and feel of skin and
Vitamin E is not a preservative – and other cosmetic preservation misconceptions
Somehow there developed this idea on the Internet that Vitamin E is a cosmetic preservative. It’s not. Vitamin E is
Making money as a cosmetic chemist
Getting a degree in chemistry is highly satisfying and emotionally rewarding. The classes you take like Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,