10 Things the Toxic Makeup Patrol should Learn
There is little that frustrates me more than ignorance masquerading as authority. It is particularly galling when the fake authority is making claims about cosmetics,…
Category: Cosmetic Industry
Why chemical free claims are harmful
The claim “chemical free” really bugs me and I really wish marketers, the media, and everyone else would stop using it. Almost nothing is “chemical…
NYSCC Suppliers Day 2012 at a Glimpse
This is a guest post by cosmetic chemist Dana Cifelli If you are a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) then it is…
The CIR could be vastly improved
I always cringe when I see people referencing the EWG’s Skin Deep database about the safety of cosmetic ingredients. Since we’ve previously written about its…
The Biggest Cosmetic Raw Material Show This Year Starts Tomorrow
There are a number of raw material supplier shows around the United States and around the world. Last March, the Midwest SCC chapter held their…
How big companies respond to scare stories
I thought this was an interesting article about how Proctor and Gamble are responding to claims that their Tide Detergent brand contains carcinogens. According to…
10 Things to Know about New Regulations for Nanoparticles in Cosmetics
Recently, the FDA released a report on nanotechnology in cosmetic products. In case you didn’t know, the FDA is the governmental body in the US…
Cosmetic Science History - The first cosmetic chemist
While answering a reporter’s question about the hisotry of cosmetics, I came across the name Johann Bartholomaeus Trommsdorff. He lived from 1770-1837 and according to…
How do you make cosmetics safer?
I read a couple of articles recently about pressure on governments to make cosmetic products more safe. This article points out that there are “toxins”…
Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Trade Shows
The Midwest SCC Trade Show is this Wednesday. If you are going to be in the Chicago area, it is a free event and you…
The FDA really does regulate cosmetics
There have been a couple stories that demonstrate how the FDA has been ensuring that cosmetics are safe for consumers. Recently, they have sent out…
Animal Testing Bites Cosmetic Companies Again
Ooops. I read this story about Avon and animal testing and it looks like they are in a bit of trouble. According to the story,…
What is the right level of cosmetic regulation?
I saw this article about REACH which suggests that the EU regulation is costing industry between 1.5 and 2 billion Euro annually. It makes me…
Cosmetic Market is Getting Bigger
I saw this article that is encouraging to cosmetic chemists and their potential to find jobs. The cosmetic industry is predicted to reach $333 billion…
Natural as Petroleum Jelly
What do “we” and “they” mean by “NATURAL”? Is it just me, or does it have an obscure aura about it? According to the Natural…
Lead in Lipstick - Are Cosmetic Chemists Trying to Kill Consumers?
Recently, lead in lipstick has been in the news. The FDA came out with a report in which they reviewed 400 samples of lipstick and…
How big is the Natural Cosmetic Market?
We recently worked with Allured to launch a Natural Cosmetic Formulating course. If you haven’t signed up to receive the free report on the subject…
The 10 Most Misleading Cosmetic Claims
I was reading some of my latest Twitter updates when I saw another claim about a beauty product being “chemical free.” Reading claims like this…
The Cosmetics Industry and SOPA / PIPA
If you spent any time on the web this week, it would have been difficult for you to avoid the news of the impending Internet…
Parabens - A tale of two headlines
There was a recent study on parabens that made the news. It was research published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology conducted by Dr. Philippa…