Tanning beds increase melanoma in young women
This is an unfortunate story. There has been a big spike in the number of melanoma cases in young women and it has been linked…
Formulate Differently
Here’s a short video worth watching. Phil McKinny explains why “best practices” is not a great way to do innovations. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdhotZXVbMI&feature=player_embedded’] A quote that…
Get a Scholarship in the Cosmetic Science Field
If you are a student studying science (chemistry or biology is best) you might qualify for a scholarship from the Midwest SCC. The Midwest Chapter…
CIR finds Formaldehyde based hair straighteners unsafe
I thought I would weigh in on this topic as it’s been in the news a bit and have a little history researching in the…
Online Sites to Talk with Cosmetic Consumers
One of the most useful things about the Internet is that you can get free consumer research (if you know where to look). The way…
Biomimicry and the Cosmetic Chemist
Perhaps the most difficult thing about being a cosmetic chemist is that the formulas are already pretty good. Also, nearly everyone has access to the…
Can you really make an internal cosmetic?
There is this trend in the cosmetic industry called “beauty-within”. (There’s even a conference about it.)The idea is that people can consume some product and…
Marketing before Science in the Cosmetic Industry
I can completely understand how something like this happens. Overzealous marketers were selling iPhone apps that use colored lights to supposedly treat acne. The FTC…
Cosmetic chemistry for the public
One of the biggest problems in society is that people do not appreciate or understand science. This makes them prone to be easily swayed by…
What is the Lipstick Effect?
Have you ever heard the phrase “Lipstick Effect”? It is a phrase supposedly coined by Leonard Lauder in November of 2001 and refers to an…
Is this the future of hair care?
When you formulate cosmetic products long enough you start to think that everything that can be invented has been invented. In fact, it’s pretty tough…
Episode 21: Cosmetic Chemistry Programs - Duncan Abbott Interview
Show Notes: Duncan Abbott interview Duncan Abbott has been in the cosmetic industry over 20 years and has worked for cosmetic companies such as Alberto…
What color will your cosmetic products be in 2012?
This article is Happi reports that Pantone, the global authority on color, has released it’s predictions for the top 10 colors for women’s fashion in…
Is it Cosmetic Science or Cosmetic Non-Science?
The Journal of Cosmetic Science published by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists is the premiere scientific journal and a great resource for finding out the…
Electronic Devices in Dermatology
I saw this article about electronic devices being more important in cosmetic treatments. It seems that dermatologists are using these gadgets more frequently to deliver…
More Developments in Beauty From Within Cosmetics
Here is an interesting story I stumbled upon. The makers of some food supplements are claiming that they have created the first anti-wrinkle pill that…
Pseudo Science Based Beauty
Happi has an article about how science is shaping the future of beauty care products. The title was very appealing to me and I eagerly…
Cosmetic Industry and Chemical Fearmongering
I received the following press release from the PR people at Pantene. Being a beauty blogger I get lots of these things and I mostly…
Cosmetic Chemist Guide to Cosmetic Corporations
When you get a job in the cosmetic industry you’ll most likely be working in the Research and Development department, or The Lab, as most…
Episode 20: Online Beauty Communities - Ron Robinson Interview
On today’s program we have an interview with Ron Robinson of Beautystat.com. He has created one of the largest portals for beauty information on the…