Comments on: How to Become a Cosmetic Chemist

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:27:13 +0000

Hi Perry, thanks for your advice! I’ll see what I can do! It’s encouraging to know that most people don’t have cosmetic science-related degrees in the industry

By: Perry

Perry — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:19:29 +0000

@Marilyn,

You could enter the cosmetic industry with a master’s degree in a non-cosmetic science topic. My degree was in Biochemistry. Most people who work in the cosmetic industry do not have cosmetic science related degrees. It’s just that the ones that do have an advantage when it comes to getting hired.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:18:20 +0000

Hi! Thank you for this informative article!
I’m interested in working in the cosmetic industry for companies such as Shiseido, MaxFactor, etc (I live in Japan). But since I’m studying in a liberal arts college majoring in Biology, I haven’t really had a chance to take any courses close to cosmetic science, and there aren’t much internships in the field here. I want to keep other options open, though, and am also interested in medical research/biomedical research. Could I enter the cosmetic industry even if I take a Master’s in other science-related degrees not related to cosmetic science? Thank you!!

By: Amy Tsang

Amy Tsang — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:14:22 +0000

I would like to ask can a botantist contribute to cosmetic industry? I love both cosmetology and botany. I hope I can apply botany knowledges in cosmetic. But i think only studying botany may be not enough for becoming a cosmetic scientist. So should I study chemistry(or biochemistry) and focus on how plants can be used in cosmetics, or should I study botany and focus on the chemistry wiithin?
Thank you:)

By: Dree

Dree — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:02:00 +0000

I’m very interested in the research and development of beauty products, but I’m not sure if I would like the highly technical aspect of cosmetic chemistry. Are there any options in the beauty field for people who are investigative and like research but aren’t highly technical?

By: Perry

Perry — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:14:08 +0000

@Davinia – I think it’s always a good idea to get a job and then get a further degree. Often you can get the company you’re working for to help pay for tuition costs. However, getting a degree first will make you more marketable and should make it easier to find a job. Probably the best program is the one from the University of Cincinnati but the Fairleigh Dickson one is excellent too.

Good luck!

By: Perry

Perry — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:05:28 +0000

If you want to get in the business side you’ll be best served by getting an MBA. However, it would be wise to first get a job in product development R&D and then get your MBA while working. Often you can get the company to pay for your schooling. There are people who have successfully taken the route your following so don’t worry too much.

By: Davinia

Davinia — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:40:32 +0000

Hey,
Im currently studying chemistry at degree level in the uk, and am keen to begin a career in cosmetic chemistry. But am a little confused, should I try to get a job with a company, or get a further degree in cosmetic chemistry, esp with the way the ecomony is going would this be the best way?
I have been looking into getting a further degree in the Fairleigh Dickson uni, is the best degree programe out there?

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:36:53 +0000

I am currently studying a pharmaceutical science degree and would like to get into the business side of cosmetic industry. I have a fear I’m doing the wrong degree and may not be able to get the job I want, what do I do??????

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:38:03 +0000

Hi everyone,
Since there are many cosmetic programs offered by universities in France and in the US such as:
1- master program – FDU
2- master program – Long island university (pharmacy)
3- Montpellier univeristy (licence L3-ProPAC)
4- programs offered by ISIPCA Group (Frecnh and English programs)
5- also, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lille
I don’t know for which I should apply (I have a B.E degree, major in orgranic chemical engineering and I can speak both English and French)
If u can give me some advices; for example, which one is better? Which program I should apply for?, etc., that would be great!
Thank u very much! Hope u can help