What makes a good cosmetic ingredient study?
On the cosmetic science forum, user PMA asked an excellent question about the effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in skin care products. Specifically, the question was,…
Cosmetic science innovation inspiration - 04
I just finished reading the book Proust was a Neuroscientist. It really was an excellent book and I encourage anyone who is interested in science…
A cosmetic chemist on TV
Last Friday I was in Boston and had the opportunity to be interviewed on one of the local news station. You can see the clip…
NESCC Dinner Meeting Visit
On Thursday I visited the New England SCC chapter and did a talk on how a cosmetic chemist can use the internet to become a…
Will this viscosity device replace Brookfield viscometers?
According to this story, researchers have developed a new viscometer that can take viscosity measurements by simply flowing liquid through it. They say that it…
More Dr Chemistry Cartooning
We follow the continuing story of Dr. Chemistry, the crafty ole cosmetic chemist and formulating veteran. Click on the link to enlarge
Episode 22: Formulating for Efficacy Software Podcast - Johann Wiechers
Today we have a very special show. We have an interview with our first returning guest, Dr. Johann Wiechers. I recorded the interview in May…
The most useful smart phone apps for cosmetic chemists
If you have a mobile smart phone (an iPhone for example) there are a number of apps that a cosmetic chemist will find useful. Here…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration - 3
When trying to come up with different ideas for new cosmetic products, you need to consider the “pain points” that people experience when purchasing your…
Does eating sugar cause wrinkles?
As an information hungry scientist and cosmetic science blogger, I see lots of stories about health and beauty. There is a lot of nonsense out…
On becoming an expert cosmetic chemist
Here is the 5-minute, speed talk I did at the Midwest SCC November dinner meeting. The idea is that speakers get 5 minutes to talk…
Cosmetic Science Forum Roundup
There are some pretty good discussions going on at the Cosmetic Science forum. If you haven’t been participating, you should really take a look. Here…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration - 02
To be a good cosmetic chemist, you’ll want to generate a lot of creative ideas. Unfortunately, it’s pretty tough to come up with new ideas.…
Dr Chemistry cosmetic science cartoon
Back in my younger years I did a series of cartoons called Dr. Chemistry. It wasn’t a terribly original name nor do the comics seem…
Get a refresher on chemistry and more
Are you familiar with the Khan Academy? If you aren’t, you should be! The Khan Academy was started by Salman Khan in 2006 with the…
Parabens declared safe for use by EU
In case you were curious, the EU is in the process of updating its regulations regarding the use of parabens in cosmetics. According to the…
Cosmetic formulation basics - Sunscreens
The sunscreen market is a growing one and to be a competent cosmetic chemist, you should know the basics of how to formulate one. How…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration - 01
To be a good cosmetic chemist, you’ll want to generate a lot of creative ideas. Unfortunately, it’s pretty tough to come up with new ideas.…
Cosmetic formula testing - Triangle Test
As a cosmetic chemist, one of the most basic things you need to be able to do is to evaluate formulas and new raw materials.…
Bacteria May Produce an Allergy Free Sunscreen
One of the problems facing sunscreen formulators is that many of the chemical UV filters can cause contact allergies in a large group of consumers.…