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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We follow the continuing story of Dr. Chemistry, the crafty ole cosmetic chemist and formulating veteran. Click on the link to enlarge
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…
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…
This is a guest post submitted by cosmetic chemist & formulator Valerie Patton. The California SCC Suppliers’ Day, which took place October 25 & 26…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I can completely understand how something like this happens. Overzealous marketers were selling iPhone apps that use colored lights to supposedly treat acne. The FTC…
One of the biggest problems in society is that people do not appreciate or understand science. This makes them prone to be easily swayed by…
Have you ever heard the phrase “Lipstick Effect”? It is a phrase supposedly coined by Leonard Lauder in November of 2001 and refers to an…
Here is an interesting story I stumbled upon. The makers of some food supplements are claiming that they have created the first anti-wrinkle pill that…
I received the following press release from the PR people at Pantene. Being a beauty blogger I get lots of these things and I mostly…
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