How to be convincing
When I participate in discussions about cosmetic ingredients, I’m usually disappointed in the quality of arguments people put forth in support of their positions. It…
5 Reasons Sulfate-Free Products Exist
Have you ever wondered why companies sell sulfate free products? If there is some safety issue with sulfates, why do companies continue to sell those…
To start a cosmetic lab you need Lab Supplies
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Things to know about starting an organic or natural cosmetic line
I frequently get requests here on Chemists Corner from people who want to start their own organic skin care line or their own natural cosmetics…
The challenges of formulating a natural cosmetic line
Natural cosmetic and beauty products are in vogue these days and cosmetic marketers around the world are looking to launch their own version that appeals…
Creating a cosmetic lab - Heating and Cooling equipment
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
in-Cosmetics North America Partners with Leading Cosmetics Trade Associations
Two leading US cosmetic trade associations have been confirmed as partners for this year’s in-cosmetics North America exhibition. The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) and The Personal…
Naturals, facial masks and color cosmetics featured at in-cosmetics Asia 2017
Three major cosmetics trends which are driving substantial growth within the beauty and personal care market across APAC will be examined at this year’s in-cosmetics…
Setting up a cosmetic formulating lab - Mixers
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Setting up a cosmetic lab - Scales and weighing equipment
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
How to set up a cosmetic lab - containers
When you are hired on as a cosmetic chemist out of college you typically will start in a lab that is already equipped with all…
Natural cosmetic preservative ingredients and strategies
One of the most common type of questions we get asked here on Chemists Corner is about natural preservatives. On the one hand this is…
Natural surfactants for cosmetic products
Cosmetic surfactants are the most versatile and important ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Unfortunately, there are not many surfactants that naturally occur so trying to make…
in-Cosmetics 2017 recap
The second day of in-cosmetics Global closed in style, with awards presented to suppliers excelling in innovation, green and sensory product development. New to…
Natural cosmetics and Standard cosmetics - What’s the difference?
In a previous article about natural cosmetic products, I wrote about the difficulty in producing actually natural cosmetics. This is particularly difficult for cleansing products…
What is a natural cosmetic?
This month we are going to focus on formulating natural cosmetic products. This continues to be a hot area for cosmetic marketers and frequently cosmetic…
Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities
If you are looking for some live courses in cosmetic science, the National SCC is sponsoring a number of them coming up this year. In…
What are claims ingredients?
There are some ingredients that you include in cosmetic formulas to provide a benefit to consumers. These we call functional cosmetic ingredients. There are other…
Types of surfactants in cosmetics
In our cosmetic surfactant series we’ve talked about what surfactants are and what they do in your formulations. In this entry we’ll give a brief…
The addition of colorants in cosmetics
Today we are having a special webinar examining the use of colors in cosmetics. You can sign up for the webinar here. Sign up for…