Cosmetic science innovation inspiration – 05
It’s been a little while since we’ve done an innovation question but here’s one that might make you think differently about developing your cosmetic product.…
Episode 23: Chris Boone Cosmetic Chemist
Show Notes – Interview – Chris Boone Chris Boone is a cosmetic scientists who specializes in solving problems in the area of formulation, product development…
Cosmetic science innovation inspiration – 04
I just finished reading the book Proust was a Neuroscientist. It really was an excellent book and I encourage anyone who is interested in science…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration – 3
When trying to come up with different ideas for new cosmetic products, you need to consider the “pain points” that people experience when purchasing your…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration – 02
To be a good cosmetic chemist, you’ll want to generate a lot of creative ideas. Unfortunately, it’s pretty tough to come up with new ideas.…
Cosmetic Science Innovation Inspiration – 01
To be a good cosmetic chemist, you’ll want to generate a lot of creative ideas. Unfortunately, it’s pretty tough to come up with new ideas.…
A pill that makes you smell better?
We’ve previously talked about the beauty with-in trend in the cosmetic industry but this idea has inspired me to talk about it some more. While…
Formulate Differently
Here’s a short video worth watching. Phil McKinny explains why “best practices” is not a great way to do innovations. [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdhotZXVbMI&feature=player_embedded’] A quote that…
Online Sites to Talk with Cosmetic Consumers
One of the most useful things about the Internet is that you can get free consumer research (if you know where to look). The way…
Could this be part of the future of skin care?
As a cosmetic chemist, it is always good to keep an eye out on developments in other fields of science. I found this article about…
Elephant Toothpaste and other Science Videos
I like science and seeing a cool experiment done well is always entertaining.
That's why I found this article at Wired Science about the top 10 che…
What Should You Do With Your New Product Idea?
At some point in your chemist career, you are going to have an idea that you think would make a great product. You might even…
Who Wants to Discover How to Generate New Cosmetic Product Ideas?
To advance in your cosmetic chemistry career you have to come up with good, unique ideas. If all your company needed from you was color…
Top 10 Unsolved Skin Care Problems
Since we already reviewed the 10 unsolved problems in hair care, it makes sense to look at the problems that need to be solved in…
Top 10 Unsolved Hair Care Problems
As a cosmetic scientist your job will often involve coming up with a formula that satisfies the desires of your Marketing department. Fortunately, or unfortunately,…
Online Sources to Help You Become a More Innovative Chemist
As formulation chemist, it can be fairly easy to spend your days executing projects your marketing & sales people think are worthwhile. This will usually…
How to Sell An Idea to Advance Your Career
There’s a good article over at BNET about selling your ideas to your company. They give the following 5 steps to help turn your idea…