Optimizing cosmetic raw material levels
As a cosmetic chemist, you will frequently be called on to evaluate a new raw material or to optimize its level. But unless you’ve done…
Midwest SCC scientific summary
Today, I went to the Midwest SCC Technical Symposium and was pretty impressed with the event. The talks were nicely done (no awful slides) and…
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…
Can you really make an internal cosmetic?
There is this trend in the cosmetic industry called “beauty-within”. (There’s even a conference about it.)The idea is that people can consume some product and…
Is it Cosmetic Science or Cosmetic Non-Science?
The Journal of Cosmetic Science published by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists is the premiere scientific journal and a great resource for finding out the…
More Developments in Beauty From Within Cosmetics
Here is an interesting story I stumbled upon. The makers of some food supplements are claiming that they have created the first anti-wrinkle pill that…
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…
Episode 19: Cosmetic Chemist Consultant – Desiree Mattox Interview
Show Notes: Desiree Mattox interview Desiree Mattox is the owner and operator of Envie Bath and Body Read her blog: The Glam Laboratory Follow her…
Are cosmetic chemists trying to kill people?
This post was originally written for a consumer website but it is relevant to cosmetic chemists. As a cosmetic chemist who is responsible for formulating…
Why is the Media Scaring People Away from Sunscreens?
Articles like this bug me. “The Claim: A Sunscreen Chemical Can Have Toxic Side Effects” In this sound-bite, headline reading world, a person will casually…
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.…
Hair Product Testing for Small Cosmetic Companies
I saw this interesting approach to hair testing that TRI (Textile Research Institute) is doing this June 2011. They are offering the opportunity for any…
Episode 17: Start Your Own Cosmetics Business – Mark Fuller Interview
In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mark Fuller, the Technical Director at Microformulation Cosmetic Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping small entrepreneurs…
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 7: FDU Cosmetic Science Program – Steve Herman Interview
Many people have asked about whether they should get an advanced degree in cosmetic science. Well, in today’s show we interview one of the instructors…
Learn About Making Stable Emulsions in this Online Course
Specialchem4cosmetics.com has an upcoming online course on emulsions. I’m going to do a review after I take the course but if you are interested in…
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…
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…