Qualities of a Good Chemist
This is a guest author post These days, people are interested in all different types of disciplines. More and more students realize that the economic…
What is the INCI?
In the cosmetic industry, the compounds on the ingredient list are determined by the PCPC and published in a book called the International Nomenclature of…
Cost savings in a shampoo formula
Here is a typical shampoo formula. It’s pretty basic and features sulfates, betaine, standard preservatives, and a fragrance. Whenever you are creating a formula, you…
25 tips all cosmetic chemists should know
I saw an article on the FutureDerm blog about 25 things everyone should know about skin care. That inspired me to come up with this…
Tips for learning cosmetic formulation
Guest author: Roger Rodriguez Now that we are in the 21st century, people are starting to learn more and more about different job opportunities and…
Will bottletop burettes work for your formulation efforts?
By Bob Wilcox If you’ve been frustrated from time to time (or lots of times, for that matter) trying to dispense the exact amount of…
How to save a cosmetic batch
As a cosmetic formulator you will undoubtedly run into a situation where you screw up a batch. Or maybe the batch just gets ruined through…
General guidelines to scale up cosmetic formulations
We had an interesting question posed by one of our readers who has a background in Chemical Engineering. Specifically, he wanted to know if there…
How does a shampoo work
Some years ago I went through a phase where I was really into making computer animations. Here’s one I did that explains roughly how shampoos…
Episode 30: Lisa Leigh - Cosmetic Science
Interview begins at 9:15 Lisa Leigh is an experienced Attorney and Regulatory Affairs Professional with a multifaceted knowledge of domestic and international regulations concerning over-the-counter…
How to create a personal elevator pitch
You may have heard of an elevator pitch for business idea, but did you ever consider creating an elevator pitch for your career? An elevator…
10 Things that Make it Harder to get a Cosmetic Science Job
A number of people visit this website looking for information and tips on how to get a job in the cosmetic science industry. You can…
Headhunters and the cosmetic chemist
After a couple years of working as a cosmetic chemist, you might get a phone call that goes something like this… “Hello (your name). I’m…
Are we chemists or cooks?
There has been an interesting trend in the cosmetic industry where companies are launching products that are food themed. I was reminded about it by…
Cosmetic Industry Science Jobs for Non-Chemists
Many of the Research and Development jobs in the cosmetic industry are held by people who have degrees in chemistry. In fact, if you are…
Why cosmetic chemists should use Twitter
I’m a big fan of Twitter and post regularly as @ChemistsCorner, @thebeautybrains, and @thejoggler. There are also a number of other cosmetic chemists who tweet…
7 Non Formulating Skills Every Cosmetic Chemist Needs to Develop
If you want to succeed in the world of cosmetic science, it typically requires more than knowing raw materials and being a brilliant formulator. Success…
A Primer on Magnetic Stirrers
Author: Bob Wilcox Laboratory magnetic stirrers are clever mixing tools that, most simply defined, use a rotating magnet in the base of the unit to…
Rules of a Cosmetic Chemists Life
This article about the rules of a scientist’s life inspired us to put together one about the rules for a cosmetic chemists life. See what…
What to expect when your company is bought
I was fortunate to spend my entire corporate career at one company that operated independently so I never had to go through a company buy-out.…