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.…
The science of aging
Creating anti-aging products is a popular activity for cosmetic chemists. But did you know that humans are programmed to die? This cute video explains it…
Upcoming Appearance in Akron
I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be giving a talk at the next Lake Erie Chapter SCC so if you happen to…
25 Career tips for the Cosmetic Chemist Job Seekers
If you’re searching for a job in the cosmetic industry (say you never had one or recently got laid off) or if you have one…
How to use Social Networking to get a Cosmetic Science Job
When I got my first job in the cosmetic science field, I did it the old fashioned way. I saw a help wanted ad in…
Career Standards for Cosmetic Chemists
I saw this interesting post which listed some standards for entry level cosmetic chemist jobs. Every company is going to be a little different but…
Why All Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sources Aren’t The Same
I spent much of my career formulating hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. One of the largest projects that I was ever…
Using Homogenizers in the Cosmetics Lab
Author: Bob Wilcox We’ve noted several posts in the Chemists Corner discussion forum on using homogenizers to prepare shampoos. Our take on homogenizers is primarily from the…
The EU bans cosmetic animal testing
Well, the ban on animal testing is happening in the EU. As of March 11, 2013, cosmetics will not be allowed to be tested on…