The Colorful History of Synthetic Organic Pigments Used in Color Cosmetics
Azo chemistry is one of the most widely used methods of making synthetic dyes and pigments. The term azo refers
The Challenges of formulating natural cosmetics
Clean Beauty is all the rage these days and it can be directly related to the difficulties in formulating natural
Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Are they really free from cruelty?
Hello and welcome to Hot Topics from Chemists Corner, the show where I pick some topic about the cosmetic industry
Fragrance loophole fears are unfounded
A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows
The problem with cosmetic ingredient research
I was scanning through the various science magazines I follow and stumbled on this interesting article about a couple of
What Silicones are in cosmetics
Silicones are definitely controversial ingredients in cosmetic products. The misinformed reasons people suggest avoiding them include things like being unsafe
Cosmetic Regulations around the world
It has never been easier than it is now to create your own cosmetics for personal use and for sale.
What is the best preservative to use?
One of the most common questions we get here on Chemists Corner about formulating is what preservative to use. Before
Will Bakuchiol be the next hot new skin care ingredient?
How do you know what will be the next hot ingredient in the cosmetic industry? If anyone could answer that
What ingredients should you use in your formulas
The hardest parts of creating a cosmetic formula are deciding which ingredients to use and figuring out how much to