Kitchen Cosmetic Chemistry
It’s nice to see young people having an interest in cosmetic chemistry. This video shows you how to make your own lipgloss. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1R65bFmCro’] The…
Category: Formulating
Cosmetic Claims Substantiation - Case Study 02
Today, we turn out claims substantiation eye to a skin product, specifically, Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Night Cream. Why this product? I don’t know. It…
Cosmetic Industry Jargon - Color Cosmetics
To become a cosmetic chemist, you are going to have to learn to speak like a cosmetic chemist. As in any industry, the cosmetic industry…
Cosmetic Claims Substantiation - Case Study 01
Formulating is only one of the responsibilities of a cosmetic chemist. An equally challenging task is to come up with claims and tests that will…
A cosmetic chemist in Charleston
Not much to post except to report that I’m in Charleston for the mid year SCC meeting and having a great time. Here’s a shot…
The Drunkards Walk - Book Review
I may be a bit odd but statistics and probabilities have always been favorite subjects of mine. Ever since I learned that I could calculate…
Is that cosmetic ingredient worth using in your formula?
As a cosmetic formulator I get the opportunity to look at a number of cosmetic formulations. Cosmetic chemists are like artists and many will have…
The Cosmetic Calculator
Here’s an interesting website. It’s called the Cosmetic Calculator and it ostensibly tells you how old your cosmetic is. You put in the lot code…
What is driving the development of alternative preservatives?
Here’s an article which claims that paraben-free cosmetics are gaining popularity. They say that it is due to consumer demand but I suspect there are…
Aussie Smooth Tizz No-Frizz Gel - Dissecting the label
Today we’re going to take a look at a hair gel. This is one of the best selling formulas in the category and may even…
Becoming a cosmetic evaluation expert
To become an expert cosmetic chemist, it is not enough to learn the science of cosmetic raw materials and which ones are compatible or not.…
Cosmetic Science in 300 seconds - Surfactants
We’re starting a new feature here on Chemists Corner. It’s called cosmetic science in 300 seconds. It will be a 5 minute video that will…
How do you switch sources for Cosmetic Raw Materials
This question was asked on the cosmetic science forum and I thought would make for a good discussion here on the blog. How do you…
The Joy of Cosmetic Chemistry
Today, I’m going to be speaking to a group of high school students about cosmetic chemistry and what it means to be a cosmetic chemist.…
What are Sustainable Cosmetics?
When I first came into the Industry the terms Organic, Natural, Green and Sustainable kind of jumbled themselves into one niche group, of next generation…
How do you measure viscosity of cosmetics
There was a question on one of the cosmetic science forums I subscribe to about viscosity. This reader wanted to know whether they needed an…
Why does cold cream feel cold?
I’ve just started reading a book called Chemistry Connections and it’s quite good so far. One of the questions had to deal with cosmetics and…
Natural beauty summit coming soon
For you formulators that are interested in natural formulating there is a beauty summit that is being held in New York on May 14 and…
How good are your color matching skills?
As a cosmetic chemist you have to hone certain skills to be able to discern subtle differences between formulation prototypes. These skills include things like…
Governmental Guidelines for Cosmetic Stability Testing
I stumble upon some of the most interesting things while going through the Internet. Back in 2004 the CTFA (now the PCPC) and its EU…