Fragrance Loophole Fears Are Unfounded
A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows cosmetic companies to fill their…
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…
Basic cosmetic chemistry course
When you study chemistry in college, they don’t spend much time teaching you what to do with your degree after you get out. In reality,…
A Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Ingredient Lists
In the United States (and most other places around the world), beauty product manufacturers are required to list the ingredients used to make their products…
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…
How Do Cosmetic Raw Materials Get Their Names?
I must confess. One of my favorite things about being a chemist is getting to say long words and knowing what they mean. I loved…
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.…
5 Reasons to Attend the Mid Year SCC Scientific Meeting
The SCC Midyear meeting is fast approaching. It’s scheduled for June 3-4 in Long Island, NY. It’s an excellent meeting for any cosmetic chemist to…
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…
Cosmetic Science Online Training Program Announced
After months of planning, writing and recording, we’re almost ready to begin our new online cosmetic science training program. We’re not quite ready to start,…
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…
Ingredients Cosmetic Companies Add As Puffery and Why
One of my favorite times when training new cosmetic chemists is the moment they learn that many of the ingredients cosmetic companies put in their…
4th International Applied Hair Science Conference Announced
If you are a cosmetic chemist who works on hair care products, this conference would be a good one to attend. TRI Princeton is doing…
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…
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…
The Top 7 Cosmetic Science Books
Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry 3rd Edition Sure it might be a bit much to include my own book on a list like this, but it really…