Is Coffee the Next Big Skin Cosmetic Ingredient?
Here was a recent report on research published in the jorunal Cancer Research demonstrating that coffee consumption could lower your chances of developing the most…
Just a nail growing
I thought this was pretty cool. It is a series of pictures put together to show a nail repairing itself and growing. The human body…
Coloring the Cosmetic World – Book Review
Faulkner’s new book Coloring the Cosmetic World: Using Pigments in Decorative Cosmetic Formulations is the latest color cosmetic technology book from Allured Publishing. The book…
Science party tricks
I loved Richard Wiseman’s book Quirkology. His book 59 Seconds was also excellent. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled on this video…
The Known Universe – From Smallest To Biggest
This is a little outside the realm of cosmetics but I like science and thought this animation was very cool. It takes you all the…
What a cosmetic chemist can expect when put on television
On Tuesday I had the opportunity to be a guest expert on the Dr. Oz television show here in the US. It’s a nationally televised…
What makes a good cosmetic ingredient study?
On the cosmetic science forum, user PMA asked an excellent question about the effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in skin care products. Specifically, the question was,…
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…
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…
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…
6 Steps to Create a Cosmetic Formula
Formulating is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a cosmetic chemist. This is when you get to blend all the cosmetic science you’ve…