Why cosmetic ingredients with the same name aren’t always the same
When you learn chemistry in school, they teach you the molecular structure of materials and the chemical and physical characteristics of the compound. It’s easy…
When you learn chemistry in school, they teach you the molecular structure of materials and the chemical and physical characteristics of the compound. It’s easy…
The leading personal care ingredients event reveals a focus on R&D at its Global event in The Netherlands from 17-19 April 2018 The ever-evolving personal care…
When I participate in discussions about cosmetic ingredients, I’m usually disappointed in the quality of arguments people put forth in support of their positions. It…
Have you ever wondered why companies sell sulfate free products? If there is some safety issue with sulfates, why do companies continue to sell those…
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
I frequently get requests here on Chemists Corner from people who want to start their own organic skin care line or their own natural cosmetics…
Natural cosmetic and beauty products are in vogue these days and cosmetic marketers around the world are looking to launch their own version that appeals…
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Two leading US cosmetic trade associations have been confirmed as partners for this year’s in-cosmetics North America exhibition. The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) and The Personal…
Three major cosmetics trends which are driving substantial growth within the beauty and personal care market across APAC will be examined at this year’s in-cosmetics…
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
When you are hired on as a cosmetic chemist out of college you typically will start in a lab that is already equipped with all…
One of the most common type of questions we get asked here on Chemists Corner is about natural preservatives. On the one hand this is…
Cosmetic surfactants are the most versatile and important ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Unfortunately, there are not many surfactants that naturally occur so trying to make…
The second day of in-cosmetics Global closed in style, with awards presented to suppliers excelling in innovation, green and sensory product development. New to…
In a previous article about natural cosmetic products, I wrote about the difficulty in producing actually natural cosmetics. This is particularly difficult for cleansing products…
This month we are going to focus on formulating natural cosmetic products. This continues to be a hot area for cosmetic marketers and frequently cosmetic…
If you are looking for some live courses in cosmetic science, the National SCC is sponsoring a number of them coming up this year. In…
There are some ingredients that you include in cosmetic formulas to provide a benefit to consumers. These we call functional cosmetic ingredients. There are other…
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