Journal of Cosmetic Science Summary
There is actual science that happens in the cosmetic industry and you can find much of it written in the peer reviewed Journal of Cosmetic…
There is actual science that happens in the cosmetic industry and you can find much of it written in the peer reviewed Journal of Cosmetic…
Here’s an article which discusses a new development in hair bleaching technology. Rather than using hydrogen peroxide as is typically the case, scientists from Kao…
This is a guest post by cosmetic science expert Gary Neudahl. We’ve had a warm winter, a hot spring and a really hot and dry…
I read a few articles about what people called the “toxic trio” in nail polish and it really bugged me a bit. Toxic Nail Polish…
I was at a family party a couple weeks ago and was asked by my 13 year old niece how long it would take for…
A friend of mine from high school frequently comes up with ideas for inventions. He’s a clever guy and a bit of a thinker. But…
You may not have noticed but there is a small but significant DIY (Do it yourself) trend in the cosmetics arena. Well, a group out…
We have a new feature here on Chemists Corner…job opportunities! Our first job opportunity in the cosmetic industry comes from a Northeastern United States raw…
Last week I wrote about skin penetration and the difficulty of both creating a product that works and the problems associated with cosmetic products that…
Here in Chicago we have an excellent science museum, the Museum of Science and Industry. I make a trip there almost once a year and…
Getting a formulation patent is a gratifying experience for a cosmetic chemist. You get to see your name listed in the official rolls of the…
A contributor on the cosmetic science forum alerted me to a story in which I was quoted about the biology of gray hair. I appreciated…
Here’s a pretty good video put together by Pielor. It shows the whole process by which they come up with a cosmetic product idea, formulate…
When you are meeting with a cosmetic raw material supplier, they often talk about how their ingredient will penetrate the skin. Even cosmetic marketers use…
There is so much ridiculous fearmongering about the dangers of cosmetic ingredients that people often ignore cosmetic ingredients that can actually be harmful. Here is…
The relationship between dermatologists and cosmetic chemists is interesting. While I can’t speak for dermatologists, from a cosmetic chemist perspective I respect dermatologists for their…
Have you ever thought of doing a talk at a scientific symposium? Well, if you haven’t you should consider doing it. Read on to learn…
Here was a recent report on research published in the jorunal Cancer Research demonstrating that coffee consumption could lower your chances of developing the most…
There was a bit of controversy caused by the Science: It’s a Girl Thing that we discussed last week. This response made me laugh. [youtuber…
The Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service reports that China has come out with a new list of approved ingredients for cosmetic products. You can see…
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