Episode 2: Dr Johann Wiechers Interview
It’s the second episode of the Chemists Corner podcast. Please listen and leave a comment below with what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about…
Chemist Careers for the Uncertain Science Major
When I was in college, I had no idea what kind of job to get when I graduated. In fact, I switched from a biology…
How a Cosmetic Chemist can use the Medici Effect to Innovate
Innovation is a subject I enjoy learning about, so I read as much about it as I can. Recently, I finished The Medici Effect by…
Who Knows the Most Important Causes of Aging Skin?
One of my favorite parts of the C&T website is their “Biology Research” section. Here you’ll find science based articles that illuminate the latest understandings…
Top Cosmetic Science Stories of the Decade
This article on Gizmodo about the 10 Science stories that changed our decade made me think about the advances in cosmetic science that have changed…
Other Cosmetic Science Blogs You Will Find Interesting
While we know you adore Chemists Corner and use it for all your cosmetic science needs, the truth is we can’t cover every topic. To…
Innovation in the Cosmetic Industry
Kelly alerted me to this interesting article about some of the more unusual cosmetics launched in 2009. In it they highlight the following products as…
More Ways to Become a More Innovative Cosmetic Chemist
One of the missions of Chemists Corner is to teach and inspire scientists in the cosmetic industry to become more innovative. The personal care and…
The Top 7 Cosmetic Science Books
Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry 3rd Edition Sure it might be a bit much to include my own book on a list like this, but it really…
Emulsions Made By Bouncing Oil and Water Droplets
Here’s an interesting bit of research that might change the way cosmetic chemists make cosmetics and personal care products in the future. We know that…
Cosmetic Stability Test - Freeze Thaw Cycles
Previously, we covered the basics of cosmetic stability testing. But one member of the Chemists Corner community wanted some more details on Freeze Thaw testing.…
Search the Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary for Free
One of our favorite cosmetic chemist resources, SpecialChem for Cosmetics, just got a whole lot better. At this website, you can find all kinds of…
Cosmetic Surfactants - An Introduction for Cosmetic Chemists
I remember learning about surfactants in first year college chemistry. It covered one page of Zumdahl Chemistry, and we spent exactly 5 minutes covering it.…
What Kinds of Surfactants Are Used in Cosmetics?
If you haven’t done so yet, you might want to review part 1 of this surfactant series to learn what surfactants are and when you…
Skepticism and the Cosmetic Industry
Hey all, just a quick note to tell you I’m working on a talk about the cosmetic industry and skepticism. I’ll be giving it tonight…
Top Cosmetic Industry Magazines You Should Be Reading
When you first enter an industry you will learn that there are a host of magazines dedicated to that industry. In their pages you’ll find…
To Be An Innovative Chemist You Have to Ask Questions
I read this interesting interview over at the Harvard Business blog. Some university types conducted a 6-year study of 3000 “creative” executives and came to…
Use Twitter to Find a Cosmetic Chemist Job
We recently wrote about all the Cosmetic Chemists on Twitter and even listed some things you can do with the service. But here is an…
Useful Cosmetic Product Information from the FDA
I just saw that the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) revamped their cosmetics information website. This is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to…
20+ Cosmetic Chemists Who Tweet - Do You?
If you’re a recent college graduate or are up on Web 2.0, you have no doubt heard about Twitter. And if you’re really up on…