Cosmetic product analysis – How do you do it?
Someone wrote in and asked the following. “If you were given a formulated scrub containing pulverized avocado seed/peel. What steps would you take to evaluated…
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 l…
Will cosmetic formulators become food scientists?
There’s a trend in the beauty industry called “beauty from within.” This is a growing segment (representing about $5 billion in annual sales worldwide) which…
Strategies for formulating green products
Previously, we talked about how sustainability will effect the formulating efforts of cosmetic chemists. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the different formulation strategies…
Formulating Chemist Job – Big Company or Small?
Getting a degree in chemistry will teach you a lot about science but not much about having a chemist job. We’ve previously talked about what…
75 Things a Formulation Scientist Does
“What does a formulation scientist do every day?” This was a question I received in an email from someone who was doing some research about…
10 Science Topics for Cosmetic Chemists That Were Barely Covered in College
Review of the 10 most important science topics every cosmetic chemist needs to know to work successfully in the cosmetic industry. These are also fre…
Why Cosmetic Chemists Should Always Try Their Products
The number of people I’ve known who work on products that they’ve never even tried has always amazed me . They miss so much when…
Confessions of a Society of Cosmetic Chemists Member
This is a guest post by cosmetic chemist Cindy Yu. Passion. It’s one of the driving forces in my life and emphasized through my four…
Career Standards for Cosmetic Chemists
I saw this interesting post which listed some standards for entry level cosmetic chemist jobs. Every company is going to be a little different but…
The Benefits of Being a Cosmetic Chemist
Some people might see the job of a cosmetic chemist as frivolous and less-than-important. However, there are a number of benefits to taking up a…
A Budding Young Cosmetic Chemist
I was at a family party a couple weeks ago and was asked by my 13 year old niece how long it would take for…
Cosmetic Formulating Checklist
Whenever you begin a formulating project there is a variety of information you need to establish before doing anything else. Some of these things will…
Interview with a UK cosmetic chemist
I stumbled on this interview that a cosmetic chemist working in the UK gave for the Guardian. She does an excellent job of describing what…
What can cosmetic raw material companies do for formulators?
There was an interesting discussion on the SCC Linked-In group about what cosmetic chemists expect from suppliers. If you are a new cosmetic chemist you…
Recent quotes in cosmetic stories
Every so often a reporter will contact me and look for answers to questions related to cosmetics and cosmetic science. I’m happy to answer because…
10 Gift Ideas for the Cosmetic Chemist in your life
While you’re out on the black Friday shopping spree, don’t forget about the cosmetic chemist in your life. Here are 10 gift ideas that any…
Formulating Multifunctional Cosmetic Products
One of the biggest challenges a formulator faces is creating products that are different than their competitors. Unfortunately, most cosmetic chemists have to do this…
Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
Some years ago I co-edited a book about the different types of conditioning agents that are used by cosmetic chemists for hair and skin products.…
Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Staying Informed on the Web
The Internet is an excellent source for information, learning, and research. Unfortunately, it is not nicely organized and it can make you unproductive if you…