Why the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is Bad for Formulators
We cosmetic chemists are being attacked and told by people who have no background in or understanding of toxicology or chemistry what chemicals we should be allowed to use.
Ask the Experts – Preserving
I’m male and have just got my dermatitis under control. I got interested in what caused my D and it in the skincare products that I use. I’ve been on a mad research frenzy finding out about the cosmetic industry.
Cucumbers and Safe Cosmetics
Preservation should not be optional, it is essential.
Potassium Sorbate
All formulations that contain a large amount of water need to be preserved and all preservatives have some kind of drawback.
What is a Safe Cosmetic?
This list constitutes a sort of life-cycle analysis of a typical product and as such will give us a much better rounded appraisal of a product safety and while it may not be water tight, it is a darn sight better than coming at it from just one-dimension.
April is National Formaldehyde Month
Formaldehyde is a chemical compound belonging to the organic functional group known as aldehydes.
Alternative Cosmetic Preservatives – What Are Your Options?
Why use preservatives?
What Makes One Cosmetic Ingredient Better Than Another?
You may be asked by your marketing people about ingredients and which cosmetic ingredients are better than others.
Math Used in Cosmetic Product Formulation
Here are the top mathematical challenges faced by cosmetic chemists and how to do them.
Vested Interest
Over the past year or so, since I started getting more and more involved in internet-based discussions on various aspects of cosmetics.
