Back in my younger years I did a series of cartoons called Dr. Chemistry. It wasn’t a terribly original name nor do the comics seem as funny to me as they used to. I did enjoy drawing them and they are still amusing and reflective of what it’s like to be a formulator working for a big corporation. This was a bit like a Dilbert meets cosmetic chemistry.
Here’s one of the early ones. Maybe I’ll start drawing again since I have this outlet to publish.
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A list of cosmetic science schools and other programs that teach you how to create your own cosmetic formulas and beauty products. If you are truly interested in making products like it is done in the cosmetic industry or in getting a job as a cosmetic chemist, the following courses are legitimate programs recognized by people and companies in the cosmetic industry.
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