Job opportunity for cosmetic chemist
We have a new feature here on Chemists Corner…job opportunities! Our first job opportunity in the cosmetic industry comes from a Northeastern United States raw…
Advances in penetration of skin creams
Last week I wrote about skin penetration and the difficulty of both creating a product that works and the problems associated with cosmetic products that…
A Cosmetic Chemist at the Museum of Science and Industry
Here in Chicago we have an excellent science museum, the Museum of Science and Industry. I make a trip there almost once a year and…
Why you do not need to patent your cosmetic formulation
Getting a formulation patent is a gratifying experience for a cosmetic chemist. You get to see your name listed in the official rolls of the…
Media Training for a Cosmetic Chemist
A contributor on the cosmetic science forum alerted me to a story in which I was quoted about the biology of gray hair. I appreciated…
Cosmetic Product Production from Idea to Store Shelf
Here’s a pretty good video put together by Pielor. It shows the whole process by which they come up with a cosmetic product idea, formulate…
Penetration of Cosmetic Ingredients
When you are meeting with a cosmetic raw material supplier, they often talk about how their ingredient will penetrate the skin. Even cosmetic marketers use…
Cosmetic ingredients that can be harmful
There is so much ridiculous fearmongering about the dangers of cosmetic ingredients that people often ignore cosmetic ingredients that can actually be harmful. Here is…
Is this hair advice from the AAD believable?
The relationship between dermatologists and cosmetic chemists is interesting. While I can’t speak for dermatologists, from a cosmetic chemist perspective I respect dermatologists for their…
Why you Should Do a Scientific Talk
Have you ever thought of doing a talk at a scientific symposium? Well, if you haven’t you should consider doing it. Read on to learn…
Is Coffee the Next Big Skin Cosmetic Ingredient?
Here was a recent report on research published in the jorunal Cancer Research demonstrating that coffee consumption could lower your chances of developing the most…
Funny response to Science its a girl thing
There was a bit of controversy caused by the Science: It’s a Girl Thing that we discussed last week. This response made me laugh. [youtuber…
What cosmetic chemicals can be used in China?
The Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service reports that China has come out with a new list of approved ingredients for cosmetic products. You can see…
How to get the most out of a cosmetic industry meeting or trade show
As a cosmetic chemist you are presented with ample opportunities to go to trade shows. It seems there is some kind of meeting going on…
The Chemistry of July Fourth Fireworks
When I was in high school I did a number of experiments in creating my own fireworks. Unfortunately, there wasn’t the Internet and Youtube to…
Looking for a cosmetic science job?
A common request we get here on Chemists Corner is the request for a job. I never mind this much and am happy to give…
Cosmetic Stability Testing is Soft Science
One of the most surprising things to me when I started a career as a cosmetic science was how subjective things were. There are no…
Just a nail growing
I thought this was pretty cool. It is a series of pictures put together to show a nail repairing itself and growing. The human body…
Kitchen Cosmetic Chemistry
It’s nice to see young people having an interest in cosmetic chemistry. This video shows you how to make your own lipgloss. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1R65bFmCro’] The…
How can cosmetic chemists make more money?
Someone on the forum said that they loved being a cosmetic chemist but were looking to make more money. Here is what I responded. ———-…