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…
Cosmetic Formulations - Body Wash
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl The long, hot summer days in the Midwest are coming to an end, and the busier days…
Hair care ingredient virtual conference
This looks like a pretty interesting conference and one that is free. Sign up here for the Virtual Hair Care Ingredient conference and expo. It…
What can a cosmetic chemist do with this waterproof coating?
Here’s a great new technology that demonstrates some really impressive results. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwZ0zlJrpe4′] The shoe coating is incredible. I see this being interesting for cosmetic…
A cosmetic chemist in Thailand
This week I’m traveling to Thailand. I’m doing a talk for the local IFSCC chapter and then another in Kuala Lumpur next week. It’s very…
What is wrong with a cosmetic company caving to fearmongers?
Recently, Johnson and Johnson have announced plans to remove a variety of chemicals from their cosmetic products. This is strictly a PR move and also…
Free Education Online
One of the greatest things about the Internet is the proliferation of educational materials. You can find great stuff on Youtube or elsewhere, but you…
ACS Tackles Emulsions, Foams and Suspensions
When I was in college the only professional chemistry group that I knew about was the American Chemical Society. It’s an old organization and I…
Are Stem Cells a Revolutionary Cosmetic Ingredient?
A significant trend in the cosmetic industry is one loosely called “customization”. A number of consumers claim that they want products that are customized to…
Review of SCC Suppliers Day in Texas
This is a guest post by Gavanne Davis. You can follow her at @MissGavanne. On Thursday, August 23, The Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosted their Educational…
Is the Male Cosmetic Market Finally Booming?
Ever since I started in the cosmetic industry in 1992, people have been predicting that the male cosmetic market was the next big thing. Big…