Lotion Serum Cream - What do they mean
Formulating cosmetics can be challenging, but convincing people to buy products can be even harder. The biggest challenge in getting consumers to pick your product…
Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid when formulating
It’s getting harder to be a cosmetic formulator these days. It used to be you could mix together any reasonable ingredients to get the performance…
Expiration Date of a Cosmetic Formula
One of the more frequent questions received here at Chemists Corner is about the expiration date of products. Formulators, and beauty product consumers alike, want…
Creating a cosmetic - what is a concept
Learning the chemistry of cosmetics and how to formulate products is not actually the first step required in making a cosmetic product. The first thing…
Cosmetic testing - in vitro - in vivo - ex vivo - and more
When evaluating cosmetic products there are some terms you’ll here in reference to specific types of testing. These include in vitro, in vivo, and ex…
Should you learn to make cosmetics?
I’ve been a cosmetic chemist for over 25 years and have come to love the process of creating personal care and beauty products. It appeals…
Testing Your Products on Hair Tresses – Types Of Tests And Tresses
This is a guest post by Preeti Gupta. There are a number of cosmetic formulators, hair shampoo manufacturers, as well as manufacturers of hair dye and…
New formulation club by the in-cosmetics Group announced
This may be useful for all the cosmetic formulators out there. 24 May 2018 - Its events are a trusted source of formulation know-how for thousands of…
How Shampoos Are Made
Shampoos are cleaning formulations made up primarily of chemicals called surfactants that have the ability to surround oily materials on surfaces and …
Cosmetic Science Programs Around the World
A list of cosmetic science schools and other programs that teach you how to create your own cosmetic formulas and beauty products. If you are truly i…
How to Become a Cosmetic Chemist
The job of a cosmetic chemist, or as they call it in the UK a cosmetic scientist, requires you to do a wide variety of things both in and out of the l…
The 20 Biggest Cosmetic Companies in the World
While having a good working knowledge of raw materials and formulations is important for being a great formulator, having a working knowledge of the cosmetic…
What are the startup costs for a cosmetic business?
If you have an idea to startup a cosmetic business you might be wondering how much it will cost you and whether it will be profitable. We list the pr…
Color Selection for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Part 1: Stability of Certified Colors An important consideration in the color additive selection process is stability. Once the regulatory requirements for the market(s) where…
Find a cosmetic chemist for your product idea
One of the most common questions we get here on Chemists Corner is someone asking for help to find a cosmetic chemist. Unfortunately, the majority…
Cosmetic Science - What is it?
Simply put, cosmetic science is the area of study focused on the development of products designed to improve the look and feel of skin, hair,…
What is in a cosmetic ingredient
Formulating cosmetics can be a challenge. You’ve got to make a product that performs well enough for your consumers, is easy to make for your…
Basic cosmetic chemistry course
When you study chemistry in college, they don’t spend much time teaching you what to do with your degree after you get out. In reality,…
Why are some cosmetic ingredients added hot and others added cold
Formulating cosmetics can be a lot like cooking. And just like when you are making lunch or dinner, some dishes and cosmetic formulas must be…
Why are some oils solid while others are liquid?
Fats, oils, waxes and butters are natural materials that find use in improving the look and feel of skin and hair. They can provide shine,…