On Becoming an Organiceutical Formulator
Today we feature a new writer here on Chemists Corner. Natural. Green. Organic. EcoCert. EWG. COSMOS. NPA, etc., etc., etc. Do these ever nagging terms…
Buzz words for the natural formulating chemist
One of the biggest trends in the cosmetic formulating business is the Naturals or Green product trend. Terms get thrown around and it is often…
Episode 24: Gina Cosby Interview
Interview begins at 11:20 Interview - Gina Cosby Gina Cosby is a Technical Services scientist currently working for Rhodia. She has focused primarily on the…
Varieties of Cosmetic Emollients
There are a variety of cosmetic emollients that cosmetic chemists will use to formulate skin and hair care products. The type you use will depend…
Refresh Your Organic Chemistry Knowledge with a game
Remember all that chemical nomenclature that you learned in Organic Chemistry? Well, in the cosmetic industry it’s easy enough to forget because you don’t use…
See an aerosol production line
This is an interesting enough video for anyone who wonders how aerosol hairsprays, sunscreens, or deodorants are made. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf7UMaj1IDM’] This is an example of…
Cosmetic science innovation inspiration - 05
It’s been a little while since we’ve done an innovation question but here’s one that might make you think differently about developing your cosmetic product.…
What a cosmetic chemist can expect when put on television
On Tuesday I had the opportunity to be a guest expert on the Dr. Oz television show here in the US. It’s a nationally televised…
Interview with a UK cosmetic chemist
I stumbled on this interview that a cosmetic chemist working in the UK gave for the Guardian. She does an excellent job of describing what…
What can cosmetic raw material companies do for formulators?
There was an interesting discussion on the SCC Linked-In group about what cosmetic chemists expect from suppliers. If you are a new cosmetic chemist you…
No (scary sounding chemical) detected
While accompanying my wife on a trip to the grocery store I saw this gem in the wine section. The claim of “no sulfites detected”…
Recent quotes in cosmetic stories
Every so often a reporter will contact me and look for answers to questions related to cosmetics and cosmetic science. I’m happy to answer because…
More progress to replace cosmetic animal testing
One of the most pervasive criticisms of the cosmetic industry is that it tests on animals. In fact, when people learn that I made cosmetics…
How do some cosmetic companies get away with false advertising?
Searching around the Internet, you can find lots of examples of people selling products online. You can also find wild claims that as a cosmetic…
Get a free Formulating Natural Cosmetics ebook
The most common types of questions that we get here on Chemists Corner are ones about formulating natural cosmetics. This is a hot trend in…
How to convert a formula from ounces to percentages
Someone sent me a question about how to convert their formula from ounces into percentages. This is an important skill for cosmetic chemists to learn…
How to get useful cosmetic information sent to you
The Internet has really changed the way you should be doing cosmetic formulating. In the past, you used to rely on your suppliers, trade shows…
The senses of a cosmetic chemist
We’ve previously talked about the importance of trying all of the products you are working on. But this article about the ability for people to…
Weekend science shopping
I’m not really much of a shopper but after this morning’s round of golf, my father in law and I went to American Science and…
10 Gift Ideas for the Cosmetic Chemist in your life
While you’re out on the black Friday shopping spree, don’t forget about the cosmetic chemist in your life. Here are 10 gift ideas that any…