Episode 11: Colin Sanders

This episode of the podcast features an interview with longtime UK cosmetic chemist and beauty blogger, Colin Sanders. It also discusses how and when to do stability testing.

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Cosmetic Science topic - Stability Testing

Cosmetic product stability testing demonstrates whether your product will last when stored on a shelf.

When do you perform stability testing?

  • 1. New prototypes
  • 2. New raw materials
  • 3. New manufacturing procedure
  • 4. New packaging

How do you stability test a cosmetic?

  • Step 1 — Make your batch.
  • Step 2 — Fill your samples.
  • Step 3 — Take initial readings.
  • Step 4 — Put samples at different conditions.
  • Step 5 — Evaluate the product.
  • Step 6 — Determine stability.

Interview - Colin Sanders

Colin Sanders is a UK based formulator of cosmetic and topical pharmaceuticals for 27 years. Over that time he has formulated nearly every category of product including shampoos, cosmetic skin creams, pharmaceutical skin creams, face masks, lip balms and more. He has been an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists since 1985 and in 1999 organized the first of the Formulate shows. His degree is in environmental science and he continues to take a keen interest in the impact of human activities on the planet. He regards himself as an environmental activist and all round green. When not in the lab, he writes a blog, Colin’s Beauty Pages with the intention of entertaining and hopefully informing users of cosmetic and personal care products with some insider insights, a bit of science and his own opinions.

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