Cosmetic Training Program available again
I just returned from an interesting trip to China where I spoke at the PCHi trade show. There is a lot of interest in cosmetic…
Cosmetic Trade Show - Why You Should Go
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I am making the trip out to one of the premiere cosmetic industry trade shows;…
How to Find Answers to Common Cosmetic Product Questions
When people find out you are a cosmetic chemist, they instinctively begin asking questions. They assume that you are an expert who will give them…
How Much Traveling Does a Cosmetic Chemistry Require
As I sit here on an airplane to Beijing, it occurs to me that in my career as a cosmetic chemist I have traveled to…
Viscosity Tips for Cosmetic Products
On another discussion group someone asked how to determine the correct viscosity range and spindle for your formulas. Specifically, they wanted to know what parameters…
Asking Questions to Create Cosmetic Innovations
One of the hardest parts of being a cosmetic chemist is coming up with new product ideas. Of course turning them into working new products…
Animal Testing in the Cosmetic Industry
I saw this article in the Guardian about the delay the EU faces in their ban of animal testing of cosmetic products. For someone new…
On Being an Innovative Cosmetic Chemist
I saw this article about being innovative. In it they list 10 ways to be innovative. Not all of the original list of 10 apply…
Episode 14: Mark Richards Interview
In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mark Richards from Alluralab. He is the CEO of a company that helps chemists and other…
Ingredients a Makeup Chemist Should Know
A makeup chemist is a cosmetic chemist who focuses on creating color cosmetics. They face the same issues as personal care product formulators, but they…
Happy New Year
On this is the last day of the year and we just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. We’ve got big things in…
Cosmetic Science Internship Programs
On a few occasions we’ve been asked here at Chemists Corner about whether we know of any internship programs in the cosmetic industry. While many…
Cosmetic Chemist Career Basic Questions Answered
We received an email from a student who was doing a report about becoming a cosmetic chemist and thought it would be a good idea…
Episode 13: Dene Godfrey Interview
In this episode of the podcast we speak with cosmetic chemist Dene Godfrey about preservatives, the cosmetic industry in the UK and the Society of…
Cosmetic Formulating Around the Halo Effect
It’s happened to me on numerous occasions. I spend weeks testing different ingredients and improving the performance of my cosmetic formula. I get evidence from…
Underrated Genius of Cosmetic Science
This is a guest essay by cosmetic chemist Cindy Yu from Corn Products International. Beauty is a form of genius. -Oscar Wilde The simplicity of…
FDU Cosmetic Science Program Questions Answered
Here at Chemists Corner we get numerous questions about the various cosmetic science programs around the world. Perhaps the most common are from people inquiring…
Future of Cosmetic Formulation
I was recently asked by one of the students in the cosmetic science training program about the future of cosmetic formulating. She said… Are we…
Alternative Cosmetic Preservatives - What are your options?
We’ve previously written about cosmetic preservatives and for the most part, there are ingredients that are effective for almost any standard condition a cosmetic product…
Cosmetic Formulation Philosophy
I recently traded emails with one of our Complete Cosmetic Chemist training program students about a cosmetic formulation she was working on. Without getting into…