Day 1 - Types Of Cosmetic Products

Welcome to Day 1 of the 30 Days to Become a Better Cosmetic Chemist series

This 30 day challenge is all about giving you basic exercises that will improve your abilities as a cosmetic chemist.

Today the challenge is for you to learn about a new category of cosmetic formulas.

In this episode

In todays episode I share:

  • Information you need to know about the cosmetic market
  • The size of the worldwide cosmetic market
  • The 5 key types of cosmetic products
  • Different types of skin care, hair care & color cosmetics
  • Difference between drugs and cosmetics

Daily Challenge - Analyze the market

Here is a spreadsheet example of the market analysis. You can use this spreadsheet to do your own analysis.

Analysis of specialty hair conditioner market spreadsheet

Best places to find product information:

Drugstore.com
Ulta.com

Share your analysis, questions and comments below.

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How to Become a Cosmetic Chemist

The job of a cosmetic chemist, or as they call it in the UK a cosmetic scientist, requires you to do a wide variety of things both in and out of the lab. Your main responsibility will be that of a formulator. This means you mix raw materials together to create cosmetic products like lipstick, nail polish, skin lotions, shampoos, toothpaste and any other type of personal care product.

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