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    Category: Science

    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Perry44 January 11, 2015

    Soap bar in a microwave

    This is pretty cool. Did you know what happens to a soap bar when you put it in the microwave for about 2 minutes?  It…

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    Perry44 January 11, 2015

    Hair biology that every cosmetic chemist needs to know

    Most people working as formulators in the cosmetic industry have a solid background in chemistry. It’s not a requirement that you have a degree in…

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    Perry44 January 7, 2015

    Have you heard of Laminar Flow?

    This seems like it would be a violation of the second law of thermodynamics but if you look at the system as a whole, the…

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    Perry44 January 2, 2015

    Cosmetic delivery system of the future

    Are nanoparticles the cosmetic delivery system of the future? They may be if this research can ever be completed and commercialized.  According to scientists at…

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    Perry44 October 22, 2014

    Summary of Journal of the SCC July - August

    What could be more fun on a cold Saturday afternoon than going through the latest issue if the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists?…

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    Perry44 October 6, 2014

    Sunscreen science and technology for formulators

    Article by -Nitesh Rajput - Cosmetic scientist Sunscreen, also commonly known as sunblock, sun screen, suntan lotion, sunburn cream, sun cream or block out, is…

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    GuestAuthor September 6, 2014

    Chemical Reactions in Cosmetic Science

    In college, most chemistry classes were focused on creating chemical reactions. We were constantly challenged to figure out what reaction would happen when you mix…

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    Perry44 August 25, 2014

    Human Skin - The Ingenious Creation of Nature

    This article was written by Vitaly Solomonov  In this article, we take a short trip deep in our skin in order to understand clearly how the…

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    GuestAuthor July 8, 2014

    The Chemistry of Fireworks explained

    It’s not quite cosmetic chemistry but I always found the chemistry of fireworks interesting.  It’s a bit like formulating but instead of making creams, liquids…

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    Perry44 July 4, 2014

    Why a cosmetic chemist should learn about toxicology

    I recently got a request from a website to write an article about the dangers of parabens. At first, I declined because I do not…

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    Perry44 June 25, 2014

    How to Prevent Contamination in Cosmetic Products

    This recent article about scientists discovering bacteria living in hairspray provides a good example of why cosmetic products need to be preserved. Microbes can grow…

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    Perry44 April 5, 2014

    The Basics of Cosmetic Chemistry

    I found a couple of interesting articles that explain the absolute basic compounds used in modern day cosmetics.  Neither of these are particularly thorough, but…

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    Perry44 March 28, 2014

    10 Science Topics for Cosmetic Chemists That Were Barely Covered in College

    Review of the 10 most important science topics every cosmetic chemist needs to know to work successfully in the cosmetic industry. These are also fre…
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    Perry44 March 27, 2014

    How Do Cosmetic Raw Materials Get Their Names?

    I must confess. One of my favorite things about being a chemist is getting to say long words and knowing what they mean. I loved…

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    Perry44 March 20, 2014

    How to Read a Scientific Journal Article

    If you want to stay up on the latest research in cosmetic science, you’ll have to learn to quickly filter and read scientific papers. With…

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    Perry44 March 12, 2014
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