The challenges of cosmetic chemists around the world
This is a guest editorial post by Rajat Narang Cosmetic Chemist!!! A cosmetic chemist is an individual who specializes in a Degree with majors in…
Does the FDA regulate cosmetics?
Consumer advocacy groups frequently claim that the cosmetic industry is unregulated. This is false. The regulatory framework for the cosmetic industry was set up in…
How to sell chemicals to cosmetic chemists
As a cosmetic formulator you will have the opportunity to meet lots of raw material sales people. These meetings can be extremely helpful and you…
Cosmetic chemistry in Minnesota
I’m going to be speaking tonight at the University of Minnesota. Here is the information. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by…
Periodic Table of Videos
This is a pretty cool resource for you chemistry types. It is the Periodic Table of Videos. I heard about it on a podcast that…
Genetics and Cosmetics?
The Human Genome Project was an impressive accomplishment in the history of human existence. No other creature on the planet could have done what we…
New Masters Level Cosmetic Science Program
The London College of Fashion has been running a Bachelors Level Cosmetic Science program for some time. They have recently increased the content of that…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics: What’s in a lip balm, and why?
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl. He is currently Product Application Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, for the HallStar Company and is based at…
My first patent 8,277,790
One of the coolest things about being a cosmetic chemist is that you get to be an inventor. You invent new formulas, new processes, or…
Will cosmetic chemists ‘wake up’ sleep hair follicles?
One of the top problems that consumers experience when it comes to hair is hair loss. This is particularly troubling for men but women also…
Most significant challenges for natural formulators
One of the biggest trends in cosmetic formulating is the trend towards making “natural”, “green” and sustainable formulations. This represents a challenge for cosmetic chemists…
Top 7 Cosmetic Chemist Myths
As cosmetic formulators, we are supposed to be scientists. Rational, curious, and willing to modify our beliefs based on new information. But we are mostly…
Packaging Innovation for expiring cosmetics?
Take a look at this interesting milk packaging. It changes color as it gets closer to the expiration date. I think this could be a…
Innovative Cosmetic Marketing - Finding a Niche
While it may be a dream of a cosmetic formulator to make a product that will be bought and used by everyone, this almost certainly…
New preservative from your eyes?
Here’s an interesting story about a technology that could be the future of preservation for cosmetics. According to researchers, they’ve discovered a compound in the…
Blue Ocean Innovation for Cosmetics
One of my favorite business books is one called Blue Ocean Strategy. There are a number of things I like about it, but perhaps what…
Basic cosmetic science from the ACS
If you were a chemistry major in college, you undoubtedly heard of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It’s one of the oldest professional societies in…
The science of sunscreens
Here’s a pretty interesting video that shows just how sunscreens work. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wopwVVsbvWI&feature=relmfu] It’s helpful to any cosmetic chemist who works in the sunscreen field. It’s…
Cosmetic Tooth Care of the Future
Here’s a cool new technology that could radically change cosmetic oral products. It is a tooth patch film that coats individual teeth, preventing decay and…
Cosmetic Challenge Testing: Why Even Well-Known Preservatives Need Testing
This is a guest post by Rachelle Baker, lab manager at Cosmetic Test Labs. A popular trend in the cosmetic and personal care product industry…