The Best Formulation Software Options for Cosmetic Chemists
When I first started in the cosmetic formulation business, there was no such thing as formulation software. I did my cosmetic formulations using a lined…
Episode 32: Cosmetic Resource Podcast - Innovadex
Interview begins at 11:30 Priscilla Taylor is a senior developer at ULProspector. She has been in personal care formulation for over 20 years developing products…
Cosmetics Made Absolutely Simple - Book Review
We received a new book from Allured called Cosmetics Made Absolutely Simple. It’s a basic introduction to the field of cosmetics and is a translation…
There are no fillers in cosmetic products
It’s difficult to know where the claim or idea comes from but I frequently hear people say that there are “synthetic fillers” in cosmetics. You…
Old Spice Fresh Collection Denali Body Wash - Dissecting a cosmetic label
It’s been a little while since we’ve done a dissecting the label so let’s do one. Today we will look at the Old Spice Fresh…
More about the University of Toledo Cosmetic Science program
Here’s an informative video for anyone who is just getting started in the college career and thinks they might be interested in studying cosmetics. [youtuber…
Why don’t more cosmetic chemists have their own cosmetic line?
In the comment section of a past blog post someone asked me why more cosmetic chemists don’t have their own line. This is a…
Who makes the best cosmetic products?
It bothers me to see people waste money on cosmetic products that do not work better than less expensive versions. Furthermore, it troubles me to…
Washing hair in space
Here’s a fun video for a Friday. How do you wash your hair in space? Here’s how. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1lPU0nYb3s’]
Are you protecting hair from copper?
The truth about cosmetic science is that there is not much basic research going on. In fact, there are a number of questions that remain…
The Strength of the Halo Effect in Cosmetics
In your cosmetic formulating career don’t be surprised if something like the following happens. You spend months and months developing a new shampoo formulation. You…
Interesting facts about the human biology
The skin info at the beginning is fascinating. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mgp2d4a-uQ’]
Will the persecution of parabens ever end?
The most frequent type of formulation questions we get here on Chemists Corner are about preservatives. Specifically, people ask about alternatives to parabens. And while…
Happy 4th of July!
In the US, July 4th is a holiday and it’s tradition to shoot off fireworks. Ever wonder about the chemistry of these devices? Check out…
Weasel Words and the Cosmetic Industry
People often accuse the cosmetic industry of lying. This is rarely the case. And for large cosmetic companies, it is almost never the case, at…
Production Guidelines Every Cosmetic Formulator Should Follow
Many of you are formulators who have notions of starting your own cosmetic line. In fact, some of you may have even made formulations in…
How does hair grow?
This is a pretty good video showing how hair grows. It also explains how you can lose about 100 hairs a day. I’m not sure…
Be Careful When Making Competitive Cosmetic Claims
Advertising and selling in the cosmetic industry can be tricky. Even the big companies get it wrong sometimes. This report about Unilever’s recent body wash…
Cosmetic Chemical Fearmongering Reduces Credibility
We try to keep this website focused primarily on education. Specifically, educating cosmetic chemists, formulators, cosmetic marketers and anyone else interested in working in the…
Handling Viscosity in the Cosmetics Lab
By Bob Wilcox Fluid viscosity is a measure of resistance to deformation. Deformation can be initiated by actions such as stirring or mixing. When applied…
