How to spot Quackery
Very clever summary of how to spot quackery. In the cosmetic industry, you can find examples of people selling products using all of these methods.…
Category: Cosmetic Industry
3 reasons the EWG is dubious resource
**NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and at the time was accurate. The EWG has changed some aspects of their Skin Deep Database which…
Consumer Reports Investigates Cosmetics
It’s the final holiday of the year, or more properly the first holiday of the year. Anyway, in celebration of the holiday, I’m not going…
5 Biggest Cosmetic Industry Stories of 2011
Here’s just a quick post about what I think is the 5 most significant stories in cosmetic science during 2011. 1. J&J caves to fear…
Create great formulas and a great story
Here is an interesting video explaining how P&G shifted their focus from merely creating excellent formulations to making products that make women feel better about…
Does advertising corrupt cosmetic science?
This recent story about P&G being cited by the NAD for publishing misleading mascara ads and their subsequent vow to stop doing it makes me…
No (scary sounding chemical) detected
While accompanying my wife on a trip to the grocery store I saw this gem in the wine section. The claim of “no sulfites detected”…
Recent quotes in cosmetic stories
Every so often a reporter will contact me and look for answers to questions related to cosmetics and cosmetic science. I’m happy to answer because…
How do some cosmetic companies get away with false advertising?
Searching around the Internet, you can find lots of examples of people selling products online. You can also find wild claims that as a cosmetic…
A cosmetic chemist on TV
Last Friday I was in Boston and had the opportunity to be interviewed on one of the local news station. You can see the clip…
NESCC Dinner Meeting Visit
On Thursday I visited the New England SCC chapter and did a talk on how a cosmetic chemist can use the internet to become a…
More Dr Chemistry Cartooning
We follow the continuing story of Dr. Chemistry, the crafty ole cosmetic chemist and formulating veteran. Click on the link to enlarge
Dr Chemistry cosmetic science cartoon
Back in my younger years I did a series of cartoons called Dr. Chemistry. It wasn’t a terribly original name nor do the comics seem…
Can Corporations Really Produce Sustainably?
This article about Procter & Gamble’s sustainability efforts suggests that they are on pace for achieving their 5 and 10 year sustainability goals. They’ve reduced…
California SCC Suppliers Day Recap
This is a guest post submitted by cosmetic chemist & formulator Valerie Patton. The California SCC Suppliers’ Day, which took place October 25 & 26…
New Naturals Cosmetic Formulation Program Coming Soon
Last week I spent a couple days working with the instructors of our new Formulating Natural Products online training course. Here’s a shot of Art…
Do you trust cosmetics from open markets?
Last week I did a talk in Dallas for the Southwest SCC. It was a good meeting and I felt fortunate to be invited. While…
Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry in Paris
I’m always pleased when I hear that people are using and getting benefit from our book Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry. Here is a picture that a…
Get a Scholarship in the Cosmetic Science Field
If you are a student studying science (chemistry or biology is best) you might qualify for a scholarship from the Midwest SCC. The Midwest Chapter…
CIR finds Formaldehyde based hair straighteners unsafe
I thought I would weigh in on this topic as it’s been in the news a bit and have a little history researching in the…