Why Your Formula Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
Every formulator has been there. You’re developing a new formula and something just won’t cooperate. It separates. It’s too thick. It’s too thin. When cosmetic…
Category: Cosmetic Chemistry
Selecting Emollients by Function Not Hype
Emollients affect not just hydration but also slip, spreadability, skin feel, absorption, finish and barrier function. They can make or break the sensorial profile of…
The Science Behind Surfactants
Surfactants are among the most versatile raw materials in cosmetic formulations. But with that versatility comes complexity. Not all surfactants clean the same way. Some…
Choosing the Right Emulsifier
You can’t make a lotion, cream, or serum without creating an emulsion. And, at the heart of any emulsion is the emulsifier, a raw material…
AI Cosmetic Formulation - A cosmetic chemists guide
AI’s Role in Cosmetic Chemistry In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic science, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cosmetic chemistry is not just a…
What conditioner ingredients work the best?
This question was posted in our cosmetic forum. The answer took many more words than the forum would allow so I post it here. Hi.…
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…
Basic cosmetic chemistry course
When you study chemistry in college, they don’t spend much time teaching you what to do with your degree after you get out. In reality,…