In the past, simply using skincare products containing a sun protection factor was considered enough for consumers to feel protected from environmental elements, but things have changed. These days, companies are searching for innovative ways to battle the impact of pollution on the skin. An environmental concern for decades, pollution has been linked to early… Read more »
It’s no secret that the men’s grooming industry is booming. The number of personal care and grooming product launches aimed at men worldwide has increased more than 70 percent since 2012, with total sales in the U.S. reaching $4.1 billion in 2014, according to Mintel. U.S. sales are predicted to increase to $4.6 billion by… Read more »
There are few things more frustrating or panic-inducing than having one of your cosmetic formulas break. However, this is a fairly common issue. You may need to replace an ingredient that has been discontinued, banned by the government or regarded as unacceptable by the public. It’s important to know how to handle a broken formula… Read more »
Finding the right cosmetic chemist position can be very challenging. The industry is very competitive, so it’s important to make sure you cover all the bases. If you haven’t been focusing on your LinkedIn profile, it’s time to make it a priority. This platform gives you the unique opportunity to showcase your skills to the… Read more »
Beauty Drinks. You’ve probably heard of these items in online advertisements placed close to cosmetic products for sale. Maybe you have learned of them from a friend who sells cosmetics and personal care items direct-to-consumers at home parties. Or you might have seen these products on the shelves of your local supermarket in the natural… Read more »
The global fragrance industry is in the midst of a major movement. Despite a huge decline in the popularity of celebrity fragrances, total fragrance revenues are expected to rise from $31.6 billion in 2012 to $38.8 billion by the end of 2017 worldwide. The increasing demand is caused by greater consumer spending power and an… Read more »
So you are looking ahead to 2017 and thinking about where you want to be in your work life. What kind of changes do you want to see? What kind of job expansion (or reduction) would make you happiest? How can you maximize your earning potential? All of these are great questions to consider as… Read more »
China’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is preparing to release detailed regulations for the cosmetic industry, to work towards standardizing international e-commerce processes. This is becoming increasingly important, as China is quickly evolving into the largest skin care market in Asia. In fact, the country is the world’s second largest cosmetics market,… Read more »
To help close the pay gap between men and women, Massachusetts has enacted the first state law barring employers from asking about an applicant’s past wages before offering a job. Instead, employers are now required to state a compensation figure upfront which forces decision makers to hire based solely on what an applicant’s worth is… Read more »
Often times, the best cosmetic jobs are very hard to find. Many companies use recruiters to fill their open positions, rather than taking the traditional route of posting them on job boards and the company website. Consequently, you probably won’t even hear about the opportunity if you don’t have a connection at the company and… Read more »