Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid when formulating
It’s getting harder to be a cosmetic formulator these days. It used to be you could mix together any reasonable ingredients to get the performance…
Category: Formulating
Expiration Date of a Cosmetic Formula
One of the more frequent questions received here at Chemists Corner is about the expiration date of products. Formulators, and beauty product consumers alike, want…
Creating a cosmetic - what is a concept
Learning the chemistry of cosmetics and how to formulate products is not actually the first step required in making a cosmetic product. The first thing…
Cosmetic testing - in vitro - in vivo - ex vivo - and more
When evaluating cosmetic products there are some terms you’ll here in reference to specific types of testing. These include in vitro, in vivo, and ex…
Should you learn to make cosmetics?
I’ve been a cosmetic chemist for over 25 years and have come to love the process of creating personal care and beauty products. It appeals…
New formulation club by the in-cosmetics Group announced
This may be useful for all the cosmetic formulators out there. 24 May 2018 - Its events are a trusted source of formulation know-how for thousands of…
Color Selection for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Part 1: Stability of Certified Colors An important consideration in the color additive selection process is stability. Once the regulatory requirements for the market(s) where…
Find a cosmetic chemist for your product idea
One of the most common questions we get here on Chemists Corner is someone asking for help to find a cosmetic chemist. Unfortunately, the majority…
Cosmetic Science - What is it?
Simply put, cosmetic science is the area of study focused on the development of products designed to improve the look and feel of skin, hair,…
Why are some cosmetic ingredients added hot and others added cold
Formulating cosmetics can be a lot like cooking. And just like when you are making lunch or dinner, some dishes and cosmetic formulas must be…
Why are some oils solid while others are liquid?
Fats, oils, waxes and butters are natural materials that find use in improving the look and feel of skin and hair. They can provide shine,…
Vitamin E is not a preservative - and other cosmetic preservation misconceptions
Somehow there developed this idea on the Internet that Vitamin E is a cosmetic preservative. It’s not. Vitamin E is not a preservative! If you…
Exercise your way to younger looking skin
Here’s a study which shows that you may not have to spend a lot of money on expensive facial creams to make yourself look younger.…
Should you be worried about asbestos in your cosmetics?
According to a story in Happi the cosmetic retailer Claire’s has had to recall a number of its cosmetic products because they are thought to…
Why cosmetic ingredients with the same name aren’t always the same
When you learn chemistry in school, they teach you the molecular structure of materials and the chemical and physical characteristics of the compound. It’s easy…
in-Cosmetics Global in Amsterdam to home in on R&D
The leading personal care ingredients event reveals a focus on R&D at its Global event in The Netherlands from 17-19 April 2018 The ever-evolving personal care…
To start a cosmetic lab you need Lab Supplies
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Things to know about starting an organic or natural cosmetic line
I frequently get requests here on Chemists Corner from people who want to start their own organic skin care line or their own natural cosmetics…
Creating a cosmetic lab - Heating and Cooling equipment
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…
Setting up a cosmetic formulating lab - Mixers
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need. Containers Weighing equipment Mixers Heating &…