Types of Peptides in Cosmetics
There are a number of types of ingredients offered to formulators as “active ingredients.” You can find molecules claimed to boost collagen production, turn off…
What is scientific skin care?
Here’s a story suggesting that scientific skin care is a great opportunity for cosmetic brands as it is poised for future growth. The article then…
9 Topical Cosmetic Compounds That Work
Last weekend I had the opportunity to speak at the Face and Body show in San Jose. It was a great show and I was…
Olay Oil Minimizing Toner – Dissecting the Label
One of the most simple products that a formulator might be called on to produce is a toner. This Olay Oil Minimizing toner is one…
Skin Physiology for the Cosmetic Chemist
For chemists and other scientists coming out of college, one area in which you will likely be deficient in knowledge is skin biology. But if…
Hey Skin Care Formulators – Here is your competition
Articles about anti-aging treatments always catch my eye because let’s face it, that is one of the main functions of cosmetics. This article about new…
The chemistry of acne
Skin care is one of the most common areas in which cosmetic chemists get to formulate. And acne is one of the most common problems…
Does eating sugar cause wrinkles?
As an information hungry scientist and cosmetic science blogger, I see lots of stories about health and beauty. There is a lot of nonsense out…
Electronic Devices in Dermatology
I saw this article about electronic devices being more important in cosmetic treatments. It seems that dermatologists are using these gadgets more frequently to deliver…
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…