I’m a big fan of the website Reddit.
But I just learned they have a section called “Ask a Scientist” where scientists in specific fields answer reader’s questions. I scrolled through a few and found a very good discussion on the chemistry of soaps and detergents.
Check out the discussion here.
By: Perry Romanowski One of the most frequented pages on this website is the post we did on how to become a cosmetic chemist. And…
A list of cosmetic science schools and other programs that teach you how to create your own cosmetic formulas and beauty products. If you are truly interested in making products like it is done in the cosmetic industry or in getting a job as a cosmetic chemist, the following courses are legitimate programs recognized by people and companies in the cosmetic industry.
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 a formulator. This means you mix raw materials together to create cosmetic products like lipstick, nail polish, skin lotions, shampoos, toothpaste and any other type of personal care product.
When you study chemistry in college, they don’t spend much time teaching you what to do with your degree after you get out. In reality,…
Getting a degree in chemistry will teach you a lot about science but not much about having a chemist job. We’ve previously talked about what…
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