SCC Quebec Suppliers Day Recap
In about an hour, I’m going to be doing a talk at the dinner meeting portion of the SCC Quebec Supplier’s Day. But before that…
Salt Curve Analysis - How to control cleansing cosmetics
When you formulate an anionic surfactant based cleansing formula, you don’t normally have to include a separate thickening system. This is because salt will thicken…
What happens to new technologies?
I use a plugin on my web browser that allows me to read web pages at a later time. There is so often that I…
Does it matter if your formulations are sustainable?
You can’t get around this trend in the cosmetic industry. Natural, green, organic, sustainable, etc. They are here to stay and will affect your formulation…
Why are cosmetics recalled?
In the 17+ years that I spent formulating products, our company never went through a recall. We did have a microbial contamination issue with a…
Microbial Enumerations Tests - What Every Cosmetic Chemist Should Know about USP 61
This is a guest post by Rachelle Baker, Lab Manager, Cosmetic Test Labs Microbial contamination of cosmetic and personal care products is a frequent concern within…
A new kind of crowd sourced innovation
One of the last things I was working on at my former job was innovation. I am a big fan of innovation and believe that…
Chemical Free Cosmetic Claims get a boost
As a chemist, little bothers me in the world of cosmetic claims than the claim “chemical free.” THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CHEMICAL…
Should Cosmetic Chemists Publish?
I’m a huge believer in the idea that cosmetic chemists should be active participants in the cosmetic science community at large. This means you should…
University of Toledo Cosmetic Science Program Begins
There is a new cosmetic science program that is focused on undergads. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is starting school and knows…
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…