Orange Juice and Alcohol - A New Skin Protector?
I’ve generally been critical of the “beauty from within” trend in the cosmetic industry. There is little evidence that taking products like vitamins and herbal…
Why Lead in Lipstick Stories Will Never Go Away
This story about a study of lipstick done by the Daily Mail which showed 55% of lipsticks contained trace amounts of lead leads me to…
Product Safety Manager Position Open
Posted 12-10-12 Limited Brands, through its high-emotion brands Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Works, Pink, La Senza and Henri Bendel, is an international specialty retailer…
Clever Toothpaste Packaging Innovation
I’ve never liked toothpaste packaging. Mostly because it never seems like you get all of the product out. Then there are some people who don’t…
Why aren’t there more women in cosmetic science?
Today, I’m traveling to New York to attend Thursday’s annual Society of Cosmetic Chemists scientific meeting. I’m looking forward to it as there will be…
Skin Physiology for the Cosmetic Chemist
For chemists and other scientists coming out of college, one area in which you will likely be deficient in knowledge is skin biology. But if…
Big companies and Big Brands
This is a pretty cool graphic which shows how many huge brands that these huge companies own. It was a surprise to me that L’Oreal…
What can we learn from Urban Decay?
Yesterday, it was announced that cosmetic giant L’Oreal was acquiring Urban Decay. The article didn’t say how much the acquisition was for but brand most…
Cosmetic Industry Internship - Amway
Frequently, we get messages here on Chemists Corner looking for cosmetic internship opportunities. Unfortunately, the number of internships are few and far between in this…
How Research Gets Used to Sell Cosmetics
The R&D gurus over at P&G have come out with a new press release declaring that they’ve identified the sevens signs of aging hair. This…
The Benefits of Being a Cosmetic Chemist
Some people might see the job of a cosmetic chemist as frivolous and less-than-important. However, there are a number of benefits to taking up a…
What does percent solids tell you?
This question came in via the cosmetic science discussion forum and it was something that we hadn’t covered before. The question specifically was “what is…
Cosmetic Science Basics - Silicones
The vast majority of cosmetic raw materials are based on hydrocarbons. Oils, polymers, waxes and more involve bonds of carbon and hydrogen. But a notable…
Sunscreen Symposium Call for Papers
If you publish in the area of sunscreens, this might appeal to you. It’s hosted by the Florida SCC chapter and is an excellent event.…
Cosmetic Innovators Dilemma
During my last few years working for a corporation in the cosmetic industry I focused most of my effort on innovation. We were always on…
Regulation in the Cosmetic Industry - Creative Compliance
This guest post was submitted by Lisa A. Leigh, of Leigh Business Group, New York, NY. Is the creativity behind cosmetic chemistry being stifled by…
Call for Papers for Holistic / Green Formulation Conference
Sixth Biennial Holistic Cosmetic Symposium Call for Papers. Holistic Symposium Date: March 19th, 2013 Location: Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center,…
Stealing Your Cosmetic Product Idea
We get a number of people who contact us here at Chemists Corner asking for help in advancing their idea for the next amazing cosmetic…
Job Opportunity - Formulator & Technical Support
Job Title Formulator and Technical Support — OTC topical products and therapeutic cosmetics Description Summers Laboratories is a small, (30 person) dermatological pharmaceutical company in…
What elements are used most in cosmetics?
I’m traveling today so I’ll keep this short. This project 94 Elements seems rather interesting. I look forward to them finishing more videos. But it…