Podcasts

Welcome to the Chemists Corner podcast page. Here you can find links to all the past podcast episodes. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.

Episode 46: Cosmetic Raw Materials - Interview Kathleen Norris

Interview starts at 6:00 Details: Kathleen Norris is Director of eMarketing and Analytics for the Formulator Sample Shop, a supplier of specialty ingredients for the cosmetic, personal care and toiletry industries. She previously served as the Marketing Manager of North America at Active Concepts where she helped develop and lead

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Episode 43: Robert Tisserand - Essential Oils in Cosmetic

Interview: Robert Tisserand starts at 2:00 Robert is an international speaker, educator and industry consultant who has helped to bring widespread professional and public recognition to aromatherapy. In the past few years, he has inspired live audiences on 4 continents, including, in 2014, Prague, San Paulo and Beijing. He tracks

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Episode 42: Cosmetic Chemist Valerie Patton

Interview: Valerie Patton - Starts at 2:00 Valerie began her cosmetic chemistry career in men’s grooming before transitioning to hair care, her true passion. She has expertise in formulating various hair care applications, and is currently working on the latest research in hair color and oxidative hair color chemistry with

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Episode 37: Botaneco Natural Emulsion Technology

Chemists Corner is a podcast about cosmetic science and formulating. Interview Tony Abboud currently does Technical Sales and Special Projects at Botaneco. Tony graduated with a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Biomedical Technology, both from the University of Calgary, and joined Botaneco at the company’s inception in 2007. Tony

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Episode 36: Irina Tudor on Fragrance Science

Chemists Corner is a podcast about cosmetic science and formulating. Today’s interview: Irina Tudor Irina Tudor is the founder and owner of Irina Tudor Consultancy. She has a Masters of of Science degree in Behavioral Science and has studied cosmetics through the SCS distance learning program. She is a researcher

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Episode 34: Chemists Corner - Ginger King

Hello and welcome to Chemists Corner. I’m your host Perry Romanowski and this is a podcast about the wonderful world of cosmetic chemistry and cosmetic product formulation. On this show we talk about topics that would be of interest to anyone who works as a cosmetic formulator or wants to

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Episode 35: Valdata Formulation Software

Tom Winter is the president of Valdata systems a company which creates hardware and software solutions for manufacturers of food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. He has an electrical engineering degree from Rutgers and has been allied with the cosmetic industry for over 18 years. Interview begins at 12:18 Valdata Systems website

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Episode 33: Cosmetic Process Engineering

Interview begins at 10:00 Bob Bornfriend is highly experienced in a variety of R&D, Quality, Engineering, & Manufacturing positions. He’s had extensive exposure to product, project, and process development in chemical & consumer products industries. During his career he has been a key liaison between R&D and Operations and has

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Episode 32: Cosmetic Resource Podcast - Innovadex

Interview begins at 11:30 Priscilla Taylor is a senior developer at ULProspector. She has been in personal care formulation for over 20 years developing products for companies such as Helene Curtis and Unilever.       Lori Gery is the vice president of global marketing at Innovadex. Shehas many accomplishments

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Episode 31: Scott Taylor - Chemists Corner

Interview begins at 12:25 +B32 Scott Taylor is the President and Regulatory Affairs Consultant at The Regulatory Department, a one-stop international food, supplement, and cosmetic regulatory consulting service. He has significant regulatory experience helping companies understand and follow US and International cosmetic regulations. He studied Entrepreneurship at Brigham Young University,

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Episode 30: Lisa Leigh - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 9:15 Lisa Leigh is an experienced Attorney and Regulatory Affairs Professional with a multifaceted knowledge of domestic and international regulations concerning over-the-counter drugs and cosmetic products. She has over 15 years of combined legal and regulatory experience working in companies as diverse as private law practices, a

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Episode 29: Melody Bockleman - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 6:50 Melody Bockelman from privatelabelinsider.com is a seasoned professional in the cosmetic industry. Her track record includes brands on QVC, HSN, large retailers and grocery store chains. She spends her days helping entrepreneur’s of all sizes create their own product line is her passion. A graduate of

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Episode 28: Beth Johnson - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 14:15 Interview - Beth Johnson Beth Johnson has been with Dow Corning for fourteen years, working to commercialize new technologies for the hair care general market. These responsibilities include formulating, application testing and developing new test method capabilities to meet customer needs. Prior to her current position,

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Episode 27: Steve Herman - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 5:55 Interview - Steve Herman Steve Herman is the Principal at PJS Partners where he consults on technical, formulating, regulatory and marketing for the cosmetic & personal care industry. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Cosmetic Science program and is the 2012 Chair

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Episode 26: Matt Zoeller - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 13:30 Interview - Matt Zoeller Matt Zoeller holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Roosevelt University and is a 30-year veteran of the personal care product contract manufacturing industry segment. He has held senior technical management positions at Schmit Laboratories, SMAP Mfg., and Raani Corporation. He is currently

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Episode 25: Alex Westerberg - Cosmetic Science

Interview begins at 13:35 Interview - Alex Westerberg Alex Westerberg is the Research Director at Cosmarts where he enjoys formulating cosmetics products, and oddly enough, knows the do’s and dont’s of the European cosmetic legislation. He speaks fluently in five different languages, including sign language. He is a highly academically

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Episode 24: Gina Cosby Interview

Interview begins at 11:20 Interview - Gina Cosby Gina Cosby is a Technical Services scientist currently working for Rhodia. She has focused primarily on the formulation of surfactant and conditioner blends, esters for skin care and creating other sample formulations for the personal care and cosmetic industry. Gina received her

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Episode 23: Chris Boone Cosmetic Chemist

Show Notes - Interview - Chris Boone Chris Boone is a cosmetic scientists who specializes in solving problems in the area of formulation, product development and innovation. He has worked with Unilever and Alberto Culver as a formulator and also worked on the supplier side with the McIntyre (now Rhodia)

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Episode 15: Eric Abrutyn Interview

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Eric Abrutyn, cosmetic industry consultant and owner of TPC2 Advisor. He has nearly 40 years experience in cosmetic formulating and raw materials. Interview begins at 14:40 Cosmetic News The first article that caught my eye was a report by the Nanodermatology

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Episode 14: Mark Richards Interview

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mark Richards from Alluralab. He is the CEO of a company that helps chemists and other entrepreneurs create their own cosmetic brands. [display_podcast] Interview begins at 14:00 Cosmetic News Parabens safe to use in cosmetics, says European safety committee This was

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Episode 13: Dene Godfrey Interview

In this episode of the podcast we speak with cosmetic chemist Dene Godfrey about preservatives, the cosmetic industry in the UK and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. The show also features cosmetic science news and a discussion about knockout experiments. [display_podcast] Interview begins at 14:00 Cosmetic News More Research to

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Episode 12: Allison Kontur Interview

In this episode of the podcast we speak with cosmetic chemist and business owner Allison Kontur about how she got into the industry and the challenges involved with running your own cosmetic company. The show also features cosmetic science news, discussion of trying prototypes, and another innovation question.   Cosmetic

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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. Cosmetic Science News Women looking for flawless skin Hair washing robot Cosmetic Science topic - Stability Testing Cosmetic product stability testing demonstrates

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Episode 10: Cosmetic Science - Doug Schoon

This episode of Chemists Corner features an interview with Doug Schoon of Schoon Scientific. He is an outspoken cosmetic chemist who specializes in nail technology. Show notes: 1. News Better Animal-Free Test for Chemicals That Can Cause Contact Dermatitis- Scientists develop an alternative to animal testing for cosmetic raw materials.

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Episode 6: Kevin Young Cosmetic Consultant Interview

It’s the latest episode of the Chemists Corner podcast. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about cosmetic science and is broadcast to help educate, entertain, and inspire current and future cosmetic scientists. Each episode we’ll talk about news in the cosmetic

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Episode 5: Chemists Corner - Fluid Viscosity

It’s the latest episode of the Chemists Corner podcast. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about cosmetic science and is broadcast to help educate, entertain, and inspire current and future cosmetic scientists. Each episode we’ll talk about news in the cosmetic

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Episode 4: Amanda Foxon-Hill Interview

It’s the latest episode of the Chemists Corner podcast. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about cosmetic science and is broadcast to help educate, entertain, and inspire current and future cosmetic scientists. Each episode we’ll talk about news in the cosmetic

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Episode 3: Cosmetic Chemist Goes Shopping

It’s episode 3 of the Chemists Corner podcast. A bit shorter than previous episodes but it was a busy week. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about cosmetic science and is broadcast to help educate, entertain, and inspire current and future

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Episode 2: Dr Johann Wiechers Interview

It’s the second episode of the Chemists Corner podcast. Please listen and leave a comment below with what you think. Chemists Corner podcast is about cosmetic science and is broadcast to help educate, entertain, and inspire current and future cosmetic scientists. Each episode we’ll talk about news in the cosmetic

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