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 …
Read MoreWhat are the startup costs for a cosmetic business?
If you have an idea to startup a cosmetic business you might be wondering how much it will cost you and whether it will be profitable. We list the primary costs you'll incur including product development, marketing, and business expenses
Read MoreHow to be convincing
When I participate in discussions about cosmetic ingredients, I’m usually disappointed in the quality of arguments people put forth in …
Read MoreNaming cosmetic ingredients - part 2
In the first part of this cosmetic ingredient naming series we covered how the ingredients got their official names and …
Read MoreCosmetic Product Marketing and Weasel Words
I received the following question from a reader which I thought would make a good jumping off point to talk about …
Read MoreAvoiding pseudoscience in the cosmetic industry
Here is an interesting take on the cosmetic industry written by Zen Liu, a scientist but not a formulator or …
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