How Shampoos Are Made
Shampoos are cleaning formulations made up primarily of chemicals called surfactants that have the ability to surround oily materials on surfaces and …
Category: Cosmetic Formulations
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…
There are no fillers in cosmetic products
It’s difficult to know where the claim or idea comes from but I frequently hear people say that there are “synthetic fillers” in cosmetics. You…
Old Spice Fresh Collection Denali Body Wash - Dissecting a cosmetic label
It’s been a little while since we’ve done a dissecting the label so let’s do one. Today we will look at the Old Spice Fresh…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics: What’s in a lip balm, and why?
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl. He is currently Product Application Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, for the HallStar Company and is based at…
Cosmetic Formulations - Body Wash
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl The long, hot summer days in the Midwest are coming to an end, and the busier days…
Basic Cosmetic Formulations - Bath Oils
This is a guest post by cosmetic science expert Gary Neudahl. We’ve had a warm winter, a hot spring and a really hot and dry…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics - Shaving Cream
Click here for a complete list of the the Cosmetic Formulation Basics series. Shaving Cream Shaving cream is a product put on the skin (primarily…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics - Toothpaste
Click here for a complete list of the the Cosmetic Formulation Basics series. Toothpaste Toothpaste is a semisolid product designed to clean teeth and leave…
What is in a sunscreen spray, and why?
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl who is currently Product Application Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, for the HallStar Company and is based at…
Basic Cosmetic Formulations - Deodorant Sticks
Article submitted by Gary Neudahl In a previous post, the composition of an antiperspirant deodorant (APDO) stick was presented. In this post we’ll look at…
Cosmetic Label Dissecting - Burts Bees Baby Shampoo
Here’s another in our continuing series on dissecting the cosmetic label. By reviewing these labels it is our hope that you will develop the skills…
Cosmetic formulation basics - Foundation
Click here for a complete list of the Cosmetic Formulation basics series. Foundation Foundation or skin colorants are designed to enhance the color and appearance…
Cosmetic formulation basics - Nail Polish
Click here for a complete list of the Cosmetic Formulation basics series. Nail Polish Nail polish is designed to improve the appearance and condition of…
Basic Cosmetic Formulating - Antiperspirant
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl. In personal care, there are cosmetics and there are toiletries. What’s the difference? In general, a cosmetic…
Cosmetic formulation basics - Sunscreens
The sunscreen market is a growing one and to be a competent cosmetic chemist, you should know the basics of how to formulate one. How…
Self Tanning - Cosmetic Formulation Basics
Self tanning products are designed for people who want to darken the color of their skin without risking the negative health effects of UV exposure.…
Naming Cosmetic Chemicals
Here’s a video I put together explaining how cosmetic chemicals get their names. It’s not quite the IUPAC system but it is logical.
Cosmetic Formulation Basics - Skin Lotion
Click here for a complete list of the the Cosmetic Formulation Basics series. Since skin care represents the largest market in cosmetics and oil soluble ingredients are…
Cosmetic Formulation Basics - Styling Gel
Every cosmetic chemist should learn how to make a gel. It has a great look and consumers respond well to the product form. The most…