Formulating is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a cosmetic chemist. This is when you get to blend all the cosmetic science you’ve 
learned with your creative inspirations. It’s how you can make your mark as a formulation chemist.
The following 6 steps will help you take your ideas and convert them into functioning cosmetic products.
Step 1 – Define your product
Before you get started, you need to think about what you are going to make. Figure out what functions you want your product to achieve. Is it a cleansing product, a moisturizer, a coloring product, or maybe a combination of factors? Also think about the aesthetic characteristics like color, thickness, clarity, etc. and the cosmetic product form. Write these parameters down so you’ll know when you done whether you’ve been successful.
types measurements are quick and easy to take. It is important for 
to do this is to review their product claims, then guess how they support what they’re saying. In this entry I’ll show you an exercise that will help improve your skills in this area.
that’s right, shopping is a very important part of the job. Shopping allows you to identify trends, keep up on competitive intelligence, and look for opportunities to fill an unmet need. Here are some tips to get the most out of your shopping experience.
year because I realized there were a lot more job listings for chemists in the newspaper than for biologists. Biology was great but I needed to make money to pay off my college loans. I accidentally stumbled into the 
understandings of basic human hair and skin biology.