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    Category: Science

    What does Chat GPT mean for beauty and cosmetic chemists?

    No doubt you have heard about Chat GPT which seems to have taken the world by storm. AI is a fast growing and ever developing…

    sromanowski April 11, 2023

    First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser Body Scrub and the science behind its TikTok success

    Love it or hate it TikTok is one of the fastest growing digital platforms and has become an essential marketing platform for beauty brands. In…

    sromanowski February 7, 2023

    Chemistry concepts most important for cosmetic formulators

    Whenever we do a webinar, we find that about 30 - 40% of people interested in formulating cosmetics don’t have a background in science.  In…

    Perry44 April 18, 2022

    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…

    Kellydobos April 3, 2018

    What is in a cosmetic ingredient

    Formulating cosmetics can be a challenge. You’ve got to make a product that performs well enough for your consumers, is easy to make for your…

    Perry44 March 1, 2018

    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,…

    Perry44 January 29, 2018

    How to be convincing

    When I participate in discussions about cosmetic ingredients, I’m usually disappointed in the quality of arguments people put forth in support of their positions. It…

    Perry44 November 6, 2017

    10 Things Surfactants Do In Cosmetics

    In the first part of our cosmetic surfactant series we talked about what surfactants are and how they behave in a cosmetic mixture. In this…

    Perry44 March 21, 2017

    What are surfactants? A Formulators Guide

    Of all the ingredients you could use to formulate cosmetics, surfactants are perhaps the most important. They are used for a wide range of applications…

    Perry44 March 20, 2017

    What is an emulsion? Back to Basics

    You may have heard the term emulsion, but still don’t quite understand what it means, especially if you are not a chemist. Well, I thought…

    Perry44 February 24, 2017

    Cosmetic Science - What is known and unknown

    One of my Facebook friends posted a question looking for advice about which sunscreen she could use for her child. It turns out her daughter…

    Perry44 May 31, 2016

    The Importance of UV Protection Ingredients in Cosmetics Formulations

    There was a time when having tanned skin and laying out in the sun’s rays was considered healthy. However, the dangers of UV rays are…

    Perry44 March 22, 2016

    Sun Damage in the Dark – Yes, in the Dark

    Here is some surprising research that suggests a new angle to explore in the formulating of skin care and sunscreens. Contributing authors - Meaghan Lee-Erlandsen…

    Perry44 May 12, 2015

    Biochemistry Terms that Cosmetic Chemists Should Know

    When I was in high school I learned about cloning and thought it would be a great idea to clone myself.  I wasn’t particularly serious…

    Perry44 April 8, 2015

    How do moisturizing ingredients work?

    This is a pretty good summary of how skin moisturizers work on dry skin.

    Perry44 March 1, 2015

    Weekend science - surfactants

    Here’s a nice video I found on Youtube that explains the chemistry of surfactants in a solution.  It’s a nice way to spend 5 minutes…

    Perry44 February 1, 2015

    How stem cell technology can really work

    Right now there are a bunch of cosmetic brand that claim to use stem cells to provide benefits. For example, there is the Swiss Botany…

    Perry44 January 30, 2015

    Are people using cosmetics wrong?

    People apply color cosmetics hoping to improve the way they look.  But according to this research published in the The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, most…

    Perry44 January 23, 2015

    Weekend chemistry

    On the weekend I like to look through Youtube and find cool chemistry videos.  Here’s one from a series called Chemistry Life Hacks which gives…

    Perry44 January 17, 2015

    The science of cosmetics

    Here’s some good weekend reading about cosmetic science.  They cover some good information but unfortunately, the non-science based EWG gets referenced at the end.  It’s…

    Perry44 January 11, 2015
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