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Lessons From a Natural Formulator 27 Aug 2013 | 07:18 pm
By: Mark Fuller As a Consultant I have the opportunity to work with many start-ups and Entrepreneurs. With the popularity of “Natural” and “Organic” Cosmetics this leads to the bulk of my projects be...
Cosmetic Preservation – Some Definitions 23 Aug 2013 | 03:04 pm
This is a post by Nitesh Rajput In my previous article I talked about natural cosmetic preservatives. To expand on that topic, here are some key definitions that will be helpful for anyone using natu...
Formaldehyde donors are banned in Minnesota? 22 Aug 2013 | 09:59 pm
I was tipped off by one our cosmetic science forum members about a law that was recently passed in the state of Minnesota. According to the law, formaldehyde and formaldehyde donors (like DMDM Hydant...
Forensic science and cosmetics 20 Aug 2013 | 09:10 pm
This story about University of Kent scientists who have discovered a way to identify the brand of lipstick at a crime scene reminded me of an idea I had a few years back. I’ll tell you about it but f...
The Human Skin Microbiome and Cosmetics Part II 19 Aug 2013 | 03:04 pm
By: Kelly A. Dobos Probiotics are well known in the realm of functional foods. Probiotics are generally recognized as microorganisms that are beneficial to gut health. Not long ago, the World Health...
Good discussion of the science of soap 19 Aug 2013 | 12:54 am
I’m a big fan of the website Reddit. But I just learned they have a section called “Ask a Scientist” where scientists in specific fields answer reader’s questions. I scrolled through a few and found...
Is Anti Glycation the next hot trend in skin care? 17 Aug 2013 | 11:03 pm
As a formulator you should always be on the lookout for new technologies that could support interesting new stories for your products. This story about anti glycation technology used in skin care is ...
Natural Preservatives in Cosmetics – A Trend 16 Aug 2013 | 10:07 pm
This is a post by Nitesh Rajput Cosmetic products become easily contaminated by bacteria and fungi. Containing water, oils, peptides, and carbohydrates, cosmetics are a very good medium for growth of...
Confessions of a Society of Cosmetic Chemists Member 15 Aug 2013 | 03:04 pm
This is a guest post by cosmetic chemist Cindy Yu. Passion. It’s one of the driving forces in my life and emphasized through my four years of membership with the Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists ...
Golf Outings and the Cosmetic Chemist 14 Aug 2013 | 09:27 pm
Yesterday I played in the Midwest SCC annual golf outing. It was great fun and I was pleased to have the opportunity to golf with some nice & interesting cosmetic chemists. While golf outings don’t ...
