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[poll results] What's the Most Rewarding Part of Being a Cosmetic Chemist?
Most of us have aspects of our jobs that we like most and least. We recently asked readers what they like most about being a cosmetic chemist. Here's what they said.
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[poll results] What Do You Wish You Knew More About in Terms of Fragrancing Personal Care Formulas?
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[poll results] When Evaluating Product Texture, What Measurement Tools do You Prefer?
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[poll results] When Formulating, What is Your Main Criterion for Selecting a Preservative System?
Whether or not a brand aligns with consumer beliefs when it comes to ingredient choices depends on the business strategy. Last week, we asked: When formulating, what is your main criterion for selecting a preservative system? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] What is Your Biggest Challenge in Testing for Cosmetic Ingredient Interactions?
Last week we noted there are a number of reasons why cosmetic ingredients may interact with one another, so we asked: What is your biggest challenge in testing for cosmetic ingredient actions? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] How Do You Assess the Effectiveness of a Product to Support 'Anti-aging' Claims?
Last week, we highlighted how beauty consumers are demanding scientific proof of a product's efficacy, although their perception plays an undeniable role. So we asked: How do substantiate "anti-aging" product claims? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] How Do You Usually Assess Product Shelf Life?
We noted last week that per the FDA, there are currently no U.S. regulations that require cosmetics to have certain shelf lives -- but manufacturers must ensure that products are safe. So we asked: How do you assess shelf life? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] What is the Biggest Challenge in Testing for Product Performance?
There are, no doubt, any number of challenges to assessing whether products perform as intended, so in our last poll, we asked: Which is the biggest? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] What Lab Practice do You Believe Has the Greatest Impact on Formulation Stability?
Last week, we noted consumers have adopted a holistic view of beauty. And that a microcosm of this exists in the lab, where every variable has an impact. We asked: Which lab practice impacts formula stability the most? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] When Conducting Safety Testing, Which Aspect Do You Prioritize Most?
Consumer safety is a top priority for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers, and there are many facets to consider. So in our last poll, we asked: What aspect do you prioritize most when it comes to safety testing? Here's what you said.
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[results] How Do You Typically Manage Waste and Environmental Impact in the Lab?
Last week, we noted that labs can have a significant carbon footprint, contributing to the climate crisis. This made us wonder: How do you practice sustainability in the lab? Here's what you said.
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[updated; poll results] How Do You Ensure the Reproducibility of Lab-scale Batches?
Last week, we noted a report in BioTechniques that states a "replication crisis" has gained traction in the scientific community. So, we asked: How do you ensure reproducibility in the lab? Here's what you said.
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[poll results] Which Sensory Evaluation Method Do You Prefer for Consumer Product Testing?
Earlier, we asked: What's your go-to method when it comes to getting sensory feedback about your latest formula? Here's what you said.
