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.…
Can Corporations Really Produce Sustainably?
This article about Procter & Gamble’s sustainability efforts suggests that they are on pace for achieving their 5 and 10 year sustainability goals. They’ve reduced…
Why more cosmetic chemists aren’t doing research?
On another post about wrinkle treatment breakthrus, Louise asked this excellent question which I thought would make a good post because people just starting out…
California SCC Suppliers Day Recap
This is a guest post submitted by cosmetic chemist & formulator Valerie Patton. The California SCC Suppliers’ Day, which took place October 25 & 26…
Why a cosmetic chemist should use Twitter
In my talk about using the Internet to do cosmetic chemistry, I frequently say people should use Twitter. But I think people are having a…
Self Tanning - Cosmetic Formulation Basics
Self tanning products are designed for people who want to darken the color of their skin without risking the negative health effects of UV exposure.…
Is this the next breakthru in wrinkle treatments?
I can’t tell if this is hype (probably) or if there is something to this new technology that is supposed to work like botox without…
New Naturals Cosmetic Formulation Program Coming Soon
Last week I spent a couple days working with the instructors of our new Formulating Natural Products online training course. Here’s a shot of Art…
Do you trust cosmetics from open markets?
Last week I did a talk in Dallas for the Southwest SCC. It was a good meeting and I felt fortunate to be invited. While…
Optimizing cosmetic raw material levels
As a cosmetic chemist, you will frequently be called on to evaluate a new raw material or to optimize its level. But unless you’ve done…
7 reasons to do a stability test on a cosmetic
One of the primary tests that you will run on your cosmetic formulations is a stability test. You can read this other post for a…
A pill that makes you smell better?
We’ve previously talked about the beauty with-in trend in the cosmetic industry but this idea has inspired me to talk about it some more. While…
Naming Cosmetic Chemicals
Here’s a video I put together explaining how cosmetic chemicals get their names. It’s not quite the IUPAC system but it is logical.
On Formulating a Greener Shampoo
Next week I’m giving a talk on cosmetic sustainability at the Southwest SCC monthly meeting. It should be fun. This is a hot topic in…
Productive Use of the Internet
Here at Chemists Corner, we have an online training course (the Complete Cosmetic Chemist) and we encourage everyone who would benefit to take the course.…
The Pressures Against Innovative Cosmetics and how to overcome them
As a cosmetic formulator, you have a tough task. You have to make great new formulas that consumers love, your marketing department loves and they…
Midwest SCC scientific summary
Today, I went to the Midwest SCC Technical Symposium and was pretty impressed with the event. The talks were nicely done (no awful slides) and…
SCC Technical Symposium
Today, I am giving a talk about how cosmetic chemists can use the Internet to become better cosmetic chemists. It should be a fun talk…
Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry in Paris
I’m always pleased when I hear that people are using and getting benefit from our book Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry. Here is a picture that a…