7 Websites for cosmetic chemist innovation inspiration
You should be familiar with all the website dedicated to cosmetic science such as the various industry magazine websites, the regulatory websites, and the cosmetic…
Could this be part of the future of skin care?
As a cosmetic chemist, it is always good to keep an eye out on developments in other fields of science. I found this article about…
Episode 19: Cosmetic Chemist Consultant - Desiree Mattox Interview
Show Notes: Desiree Mattox interview Desiree Mattox is the owner and operator of Envie Bath and Body Read her blog: The Glam Laboratory Follow her…
Why does salt thicken shampoos?
When I first got into the cosmetic industry I worked on hair care products, specifically, shampoos. One of the things that I found fascinating about…
Get New Cosmetic Product Ideas Here
Are you stumped for new cosmetic product ideas? Think that everything has already been invented? Well, it hasn’t. Take a look at the Cosmetic Product…
5 Key Websites for Finding Cosmetic Regulatory Rules
Since cosmetics are chemicals that get applied to people’s bodies, governments from around the world strive to ensure they are safe. It’s a laudable goal,…
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Cosmetic Chemist
If you’re like me, you went through college and focused on learning & passing some of the toughest courses they had to offer. You didn’t…
Do hair strenghtening products really make hair stronger?
Looks like my old company has gotten themselves in a little trouble with a recent ad about their Tresemme Naturals product line. I fondly remember…
How Will the Beauty From Within Trend Affect Cosmetic Chemists
According to a recent report by the market research firm RNCOS, the nutricosmetics market is due to experience significant growth and will reach $4.24 billion…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics - Styling Gel
Every cosmetic chemist should learn how to make a gel. It has a great look and consumers respond well to the product form. The most…
Why cosmetic chemists should attend trade shows
The Fall seems to be an important time for trade shows in the cosmetic industry. In New York there is the HBA coming up and…
Are cosmetic chemists trying to kill people?
This post was originally written for a consumer website but it is relevant to cosmetic chemists. As a cosmetic chemist who is responsible for formulating…
The Cosmetic Chemist Guide to the Internet
Last weekend I taught a class on ways cosmetic chemists can use the Internet to become more more productive. The class was created as an…
Nail Polish formula
Consumers like to change the appearance of their nails and the most common way to do this is to use nail polish. What Nail Polish…
A good time to be a cosmetic chemist
While many areas of the economy of still mired in the recession, it looks the the cosmetic industry is finally shaking it off. After modest…
Why is the Media Scaring People Away from Sunscreens?
Articles like this bug me. “The Claim: A Sunscreen Chemical Can Have Toxic Side Effects” In this sound-bite, headline reading world, a person will casually…
Formulating Multifunctional Cosmetic Products
One of the biggest challenges a formulator faces is creating products that are different than their competitors. Unfortunately, most cosmetic chemists have to do this…
Episode 18: Finished Goods or Raw Material Supplier - Dennis Abbeduto Interview
On today’s show, we have an interview with Dennis Abbeduto. He has the unique perspective of working on both the supplier side of the cosmetic…
Cosmetic Science Public Outreach
I tend to like speaking in front of crowds. I don’t know why but when I was in high school I just loved speech class,…
Sustainability and the Cosmetic Chemist
This was an excerpt from a talk I did on sustainability and the cosmetic industry. Everywhere you look around the cosmetic industry you hear about…