Will the persecution of parabens ever end?
The most frequent type of formulation questions we get here on Chemists Corner are about preservatives. Specifically, people ask about alternatives to parabens. And while…
Category: Cosmetic Industry
Weasel Words and the Cosmetic Industry
People often accuse the cosmetic industry of lying. This is rarely the case. And for large cosmetic companies, it is almost never the case, at…
Be Careful When Making Competitive Cosmetic Claims
Advertising and selling in the cosmetic industry can be tricky. Even the big companies get it wrong sometimes. This report about Unilever’s recent body wash…
Cosmetic Chemical Fearmongering Reduces Credibility
We try to keep this website focused primarily on education. Specifically, educating cosmetic chemists, formulators, cosmetic marketers and anyone else interested in working in the…
Are gold nanoparticles causing wrinkles?
Scare stories about the dangers of cosmetics always grab headlines. Whether they are put out by fearmongering groups, politicians or even researchers, these stories are…
The upside of fear induced cosmetic formulation
I saw a story indicating that the shareholders at Avon were going to vote on whether to remove “dangerous chemicals used in their beauty products…
Are we chemists or cooks?
There has been an interesting trend in the cosmetic industry where companies are launching products that are food themed. I was reminded about it by…
Upcoming Appearance in Akron
I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be giving a talk at the next Lake Erie Chapter SCC so if you happen to…
The EU bans cosmetic animal testing
Well, the ban on animal testing is happening in the EU. As of March 11, 2013, cosmetics will not be allowed to be tested on…
Happy and Sad
I recently was a judge at a local science fair for grade school students. It was great to see all the students excited about their…
7 Reasons to attend the Mid-Year SCC Scientific Meeting in St. Louis
I enjoy being a card carrying member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. I respect and share their mission, it has been helpful for my…
5 Reasons Cosmetic Companies Will Continue to Greenwash
According to this article on Cosmetics Design, greenwashing is going to get a lot harder in the natural cosmetic segment and integrity is of upmost…
Whole Foods Cosmetic Standards and the Cosmetic Chemist
This is a guest post by cosmetic formulator Valerie Patton. To be totally honest, when a customer requests a product that has to live up to…
A year of growth on Chemists Corner
2012 was a pretty good year for Chemists Corner. We launched a new program (How to start a cosmetic line), wrote more than ever, and…
Merry Christmas from Chemists Corner
We are taking a break for the holiday but thought you would enjoy this Chemistry themed Christmas Tree.
Why Lead in Lipstick Stories Will Never Go Away
This story about a study of lipstick done by the Daily Mail which showed 55% of lipsticks contained trace amounts of lead leads me to…
Why aren’t there more women in cosmetic science?
Today, I’m traveling to New York to attend Thursday’s annual Society of Cosmetic Chemists scientific meeting. I’m looking forward to it as there will be…
Big companies and Big Brands
This is a pretty cool graphic which shows how many huge brands that these huge companies own. It was a surprise to me that L’Oreal…
How Research Gets Used to Sell Cosmetics
The R&D gurus over at P&G have come out with a new press release declaring that they’ve identified the sevens signs of aging hair. This…
Sunscreen Symposium Call for Papers
If you publish in the area of sunscreens, this might appeal to you. It’s hosted by the Florida SCC chapter and is an excellent event.…