The Colorful History of Synthetic Organic Pigments Used in Color Cosmetics
Azo chemistry is one of the most widely used methods of making synthetic dyes and pigments. The term azo refers
The Challenges of formulating natural cosmetics
Clean Beauty is all the rage these days and it can be directly related to the difficulties in formulating natural
Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Are they really free from cruelty?
Hello and welcome to Hot Topics from Chemists Corner, the show where I pick some topic about the cosmetic industry
The problem with cosmetic ingredient research
I was scanning through the various science magazines I follow and stumbled on this interesting article about a couple of
What Silicones are in cosmetics
Silicones are definitely controversial ingredients in cosmetic products. The misinformed reasons people suggest avoiding them include things like being unsafe
What is the best preservative to use?
One of the most common questions we get here on Chemists Corner about formulating is what preservative to use. Before
What ingredients should you use in your formulas
The hardest parts of creating a cosmetic formula are deciding which ingredients to use and figuring out how much to
A Lipstick Formulation for National Lipstick Day!
In honor of National Lipstick Day, on July 29th , we thought we’d share some information about Red 6 and Red
Making Color Cosmetics – Important Rules for Using Colors
There are two important definitions to consider when interpreting the color additive regulations for cosmetics. These include the terms ‘cosmetic’
Lotion Serum Cream – What do they mean
Formulating cosmetics can be challenging, but convincing people to buy products can be even harder. The biggest challenge in getting