Cosmetic Chemists - Are we Scientists or Marketers?
We just recently started posting things on Instagram. (Be sure to follow us there if you like). And in going through Instagram seeing the sheer…
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Challenges of being a cosmetic chemist
Most scientists who end up in the cosmetic industry didn’t plan it that way. While there are now college and university cosmetic science programs, the…
Cosmetic Science Programs Around the World
A list of cosmetic science schools and other programs that teach you how to create your own cosmetic formulas and beauty products. If you are truly i…
How to Become a Cosmetic Chemist
The job of a cosmetic chemist, or as they call it in the UK a cosmetic scientist, requires you to do a wide variety of things both in and out of the l…
Making money as a cosmetic chemist
Getting a degree in chemistry is highly satisfying and emotionally rewarding. The classes you take like Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry are…
An Open Letter to Cosmetic Chemists
I saw this article about Bodisafe Cosmetics which claims their products are natural and chemical free. Normally, I would just file this away with all…
How do you become a cosmetic chemist consultant?
I received the following question and thought it would make a good post. I’m an Senior Cosmetic Chemist with an Bachelors Degree, with 18yrs experience…
Will cosmetic chemists become obsolete?
A few weeks ago I was giving a talk at a Society of Cosmetic Chemists meeting and one of the formulators in the audience asked…
Improve your chances of getting a cosmetic chemist job
Frequently we’re contacted by people who are in school or another industry and want to break into the cosmetic industry as a formulator. They want…
What is Chemists Corner About?
Chemists Corner was started a number of years ago and my initial vision was for it to be a website for people who have degrees…
Could a computer replace formulators?
I recently read an article which suggested that many jobs are at risk of being taken over by robots. Fortunately, chemists only have about a…
Cosmetic science on tv
One of the fun aspects of what I do for a living is that I occasionally get invited to be a guest on TV shows.…
Presentation tips for Cosmetic Chemists
During your career you will likely be encouraged to give a presentation in front of either a group of co-workers, the public, or fellow scientists.…
Cosmetic Chemist Jobs - Where to find them
Here on Chemists Corner we get a number of requests from people who are looking for jobs. In fact, we’ve written a number of articles…
Formulating Chemist Job - Big Company or Small?
Getting a degree in chemistry will teach you a lot about science but not much about having a chemist job. We’ve previously talked about what…
Learn All You Need to Know About Business for Free
Congratulations!! You spent your days in college making it through some of the toughest courses the place had to offer like Physical Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic…
3 Tips for Finding a Cosmetic Science Lab Job
The other day someone asked me for some tips on how to find a cosmetic science job in the cosmetic industry with personal care companies…
Career Advice to Impress Your Boss
Working in corporate America you will quickly learn that your success is not completely based on your scientific abilities. In fact, if you really want…
75 Things a Formulation Scientist Does
“What does a formulation scientist do every day?” This was a question I received in an email from someone who was doing some research about…
What is a cosmetic chemist career like?
Here’s a pretty good video in which a high school student describes what it’s like to be a cosmetic chemist. She got to visit Estee…