Personalities and Drives of Today’s Chemists
This is a guest post from writer Marcia Poladky Chemistry is one of the more popular genres of physical science. In its simplest form, chemistry deals…
Why aren’t there more women in cosmetic science?
Today, I’m traveling to New York to attend Thursday’s annual Society of Cosmetic Chemists scientific meeting. I’m looking forward to it as there will be…
How Research Gets Used to Sell Cosmetics
The R&D gurus over at P&G have come out with a new press release declaring that they’ve identified the sevens signs of aging hair. This…
Cosmetic chemistry in Minnesota
I’m going to be speaking tonight at the University of Minnesota. Here is the information. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by…
Message to Undergraduate Chemists Looking for a Job
This is a guest blog post written by cosmetic chemist Mica Oba. She is currently an undergraduate in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and spent some time working…
Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Trade Shows
The Midwest SCC Trade Show is this Wednesday. If you are going to be in the Chicago area, it is a free event and you…
College courses for cosmetic chemists
If you are a science student in college or even in high school and you have an interest in pursuing a career in cosmetic science,…
How to Create Goals for 2012
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to create all the goals I’m going to endeavor to accomplish in 2012. For me, the goal…
What major should I take to be a cosmetic chemist
A lot of people have asked us what they should major in if they want to become a cosmetic chemist. There are a wide variety…
Why more cosmetic chemists aren’t doing research?
On another post about wrinkle treatment breakthrus, Louise asked this excellent question which I thought would make a good post because people just starting out…
Why a cosmetic chemist should use Twitter
In my talk about using the Internet to do cosmetic chemistry, I frequently say people should use Twitter. But I think people are having a…
Productive Use of the Internet
Here at Chemists Corner, we have an online training course (the Complete Cosmetic Chemist) and we encourage everyone who would benefit to take the course.…
Get a Scholarship in the Cosmetic Science Field
If you are a student studying science (chemistry or biology is best) you might qualify for a scholarship from the Midwest SCC. The Midwest Chapter…
Marketing before Science in the Cosmetic Industry
I can completely understand how something like this happens. Overzealous marketers were selling iPhone apps that use colored lights to supposedly treat acne. The FTC…
Cosmetic Chemist Guide to Cosmetic Corporations
When you get a job in the cosmetic industry you’ll most likely be working in the Research and Development department, or The Lab, as most…
Episode 20: Online Beauty Communities – Ron Robinson Interview
On today’s program we have an interview with Ron Robinson of Beautystat.com. He has created one of the largest portals for beauty information on the…
Which Society of Cosmetic Chemists Chapter is yours?
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists is probably the best organization for any cosmetic chemist to join. It connects you with cosmetic chemists around your area,…
A good time to be a cosmetic chemist
While many areas of the economy of still mired in the recession, it looks the the cosmetic industry is finally shaking it off. After modest…
How Do You Start a Cosmetic Chemist Career?
I received the following question and it’s a pretty common situation that most new science majors will find themselves in. Although I have an excellent…
Premier Cosmetic Industry Trade Show Coming to Chicago
If you live anywhere near Chicago or can be around on March 31, 2010, you won’t want to miss the 2010 SCC Midwest Chapter TEAMWORKS…