Benefits Of Cosmetics

What comes to your mind when you hear the word cosmetics? It certainly isn’t in your everyday discussion, but still; does makeup come to mind? Or hair and skin care? Maybe nothing comes to mind at all. However, cosmetics are everywhere! Cosmetics include products we socialize in our everyday routines allowing us to maintain our hygiene and keep our skin and hair properly moisturized for a picture perfect appearance. But why not get deeper? Who are the masterminds behind these divine creations? What knowledge shall I obtain? What do I have to do in order to be where they are right now, and how long will it take? I’m not looking for a short-term job, I’m looking for a career with ambition and long-term benefits.
Well first, what are cosmetics? Cosmetics, commonly known as makeup, have a wide spectrum of products …show more content…
What knowledge exactly? In order to call yourself a Cosmetic Chemist, you must have an advanced degree in science, no lower than a bachelors. By a degree in science, you are limited to an applied science that involves several labs in order to pass the course; such as, microbiology, chemical engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science.
“A master’s degree program in Cosmetic Science includes courses in applied chemistry, dermal pharmacology, cosmetic formulation instrumentation, and colloid and surface chemistry.”(What is a Cosmetic Chemist?) Although these courses are listed, larger companies prefer you complete your graduate studies in cosmetic science. Now if you are wanting to be a formulation chemist, you are least likely to require a degree in science. Formulation chemist have very few schools to choose from when it comes to being sufficiently trained in formulation. Most formulation chemists either teach themselves or have had the privilege of being the apprentice of an experienced