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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…