Dr. Cindy Jones, a trained biochemist with a Ph.D., transitioned to becoming a cosmetic scientist and herbalist, owning her own company. She formulates cosmetic products, consults for other businesses, and manufactures her own line of products, focusing on sustainability and green chemistry. Despite the challenges of running a business, she finds satisfaction in formulating unique products and educating clients.
Key Points:
Her job involves formulating cosmetic products, consulting for small businesses, and manufacturing her own product line.
She emphasises the importance of creativity, chemistry knowledge, and experimentation in her field.
Challenges include consumer misconceptions about chemicals, while rewards include creating perfect products.
Advice for aspiring cosmetic scientists includes studying chemistry, networking, and learning from experimentation.
What misconceptions have you encountered about cosmetics and chemicals, and how do you address them in your daily life?
OMG, totally! It’s crazy how many people think that just because something has chemicals in it, it automatically means it’s toxic, right? But actually, that’s such a big misconception. I mean, everything is made up of chemicals, even the most natural stuff like water and fruits!
I’ve learned that it’s not about whether something has chemicals or not, but rather what specific chemicals are in it and in what concentration. Plus, there are so many regulations in place to ensure that the cosmetics we use are safe for us. So, I always try to educate people about this misconception and encourage them to look beyond just the word “chemical” and consider the actual ingredients and their safety profiles. It’s all about making informed choices and not falling for fear-mongering about chemicals!
It’s intriguing to learn that not all chemicals are harmful and that some are actually necessary for product safety. I guess transparency and education are key in understanding what goes into the skincare products we use
Yea same, I believe there is a website that lets you see all the ingredients, their purpose and any harmful ingredients the product contains, but I forgot the name🧍🏻♀️