In our latest blog article we break down the current U.S. sunscreen landscape and highlight key considerations for developing products that are both innovative and compliant.

While the path can be complex, staying informed empowers cosmetic scientists and product developers to develop innovative, compliant, and consumer-focused products.

🔗 Read the full article below to explore how these factors work together to advance sunscreen science in today's sun care market.

Sunscreens are one of the most demanding formats a cosmetic chemist can face—where performance, stability, sensory experience, and regulatory compliance must all align. At the center of it all is UV filter selection, influencing everything from SPF efficacy to texture, wear, and global marketability.

In this article, we break down what formulators and brand teams need to know—from core performance requirements to the real-world challenges of working across diverse regulatory landscapes. You’ll walk away with practical principles for building a filter system that delivers on protection, compliance, and consumer appeal in today’s multi-market environment.

Inclusive beauty isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility that starts in the lab.
Our latest blog comes to us from the National SCC DEI Committee for 2025.
From understanding diverse skin tones and hair textures to inclusive testing, ingredient selection, and equitable claims substantiation, this piece offers a practical framework to help move inclusion from intention to action.

Lanolin is beloved for its sensory payoff—but it’s not always a fit for modern formulations. This article breaks down how to replace lanolin without losing cushion, glide, or skin feel, using smart ingredient strategies that perform just as well.

If you are a student or a junior formulator walking into your first industry event, you are probably feeling a mix of excitement and panic.

I’ve been there. The expo floor is massive, the conversations move fast, and it’s easy to feel like everyone knows exactly what they’re doing except you. But a little prep makes a huge difference.

Here’s the guide I wish I had when I started.