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The SCC is the only nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science and is comprised of more than 5,000 industry professionals working in all fields of cosmetic science, including formulation, R&D, consulting, raw materials, packaging, academia, marketing, technical sales, regulatory, claims, testing, and more. 

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General Member

$185.00/year

General Member Work is ...

Scientific, technical, regulatory, or government agency.

General Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelor's degree or higher.

Affiliate Member

$185.00/year

Affiliate Member Work is ...

Ancillary support of the cosmetic industry (raw materials, manufacturing, marketing/sales, etc.).

Affiliate Member Education is ...

Any non-scientific degree or those without a degree.

International Member

$185.00/year

International Member Work is ...

Scientific or technical industry work. Ancillary support of the industry (raw materials, manufacturing, marketing/sales, packaging, etc.).

International Member Education is ...

All education levels and types of sciences are accepted.

Educator Member

$92.50/year

Educator Member Work is ...

Full-time professor, advisor or instructor in an accredited college or university in cosmetic sciences or related field. 

Educator Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelors degree or higher.

Junior Member

$92.50/year

Junior Member Work is ...

Full-time matriculated student pursing a graduate or post-graduate degree in cosmetic sciences (certificate programs are NOT eligible).

Junior Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelor's degree or higher.

Student Member

$0.00/year

Student Member Work is ...

Full-time or part-time matriculated student pursing a graduate or post-graduate degree in cosmetic sciences (certificate programs are NOT eligible).

Student Member Education is ...

Enrolled as a full time student at an accredited college or university or in a scientific program or pursuing a career in cosmetic science.

*Entitled to all member benefits, except these member types are ineligible to vote or hold any elected office.
**Members shall have one vote on each matter put forth to the membership for a vote, except that they shall not be eligible to hold elected office within the Society or its Chapters.


For NEW, FIRST-TIME MEMBERS, prorated dues are available based on initial join date:

  • Jan. 1st – Jun. 30th = full dues amount for current year (membership valid join date through December 31st of CURRENT YEAR)
  • Jul. 1st – Sept. 30th = half dues amount for current year (membership valid join date through December 31st of CURRENT YEAR)
  • Oct. 1st – Dec. 31st = full dues amount for following year (membership valid join date through December 31st of the FOLLOWING YEAR)

ALL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Membership year is based on the calendar year (January through December); dues below shown in US Dollars.
 

For EXPIRED, RETURNING MEMBERS, click here for more information.

Membership Status Changes Upon Request & Approval

 

Request Emeritus Member Status if you:

Have reached the age of 65 years AND have been a dues-paying member in good standing for 25 consecutive years OR reached the age of 65 years AND have been a dues-paying member in good standing for a total of 30 years ("buy-back" of years is not allowed if your membership lapsed). You may request Emeritus status by emailing the Membership Department. Emeritus status requests are considered once per year by the Board and must be received, in writing, by June 1st.   Upon approval by the Board, you'll be conferred status within 30 days of their decision and immediately thereafter entitled to all privileges of a General Member for life except that you may not hold any elected office within the Society or its Chapters.  Emeritus members do not pay dues. Once Emeritus member status is conferred, you may not revert back to any other membership class for any reason.

 

Request Retired Member Status if you:

Have retired from the cosmetics and personal care industry, are over 55 years of age, AND have been a dues-paying member in good standing for 15 consecutive years ("buy-back" of years is not allowed if your membership lapsed). You may request for Retired status by emailing the Membership Department.  Upon approval by the Board, you'll be entitled to all privileges of a General Member, except that you may not hold any elected office within the Society or its Chapters.  Retired members pay 50% of annual dues; however, you cannot revert back to any other membership class for any reason..

 

Apply for Technical or Marketing Fellow Status if you:

Have achieved full maturity in the profession, as evidenced by a record of outstanding achievement and leadership. You may be elected a Fellow (Technical or Marketing) of the Society by the Board of Directors upon recommendation by the Fellow Certification Committee. For more information about Fellowship, click here.  Fellows pay 100% of annual dues.

 

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SCC Policy for Members-in-Transition:  For any Affiliate or General member in good standing for the immediate past 5 or more consecutive years, SCC will consider a waiver of the then-current renewal dues for the membership year upon written request addressed to the Membership Department explaining the circumstances of separation from employer (termination, lay-off, or furlough) and expected duration.  SCC will not refund fees already paid for the current year.  This waiver shall be granted on an annual basis, for a maximum of one membership year.  Should the member remain unemployed for a subsequent membership year, a written waiver request must be resubmitted prior to the end of the current membership year (Dec 31), with an explanation of current circumstances which would qualify for the waiver.  Over the lifetime of membership, no more than three total years of dues waivers shall be granted.