Expert Details
Cosmetic Ingredient Chemistry, Natural Personal Care Product Formulation, Sunscreen
ID: 728978
New York, USA
Expert increased his understanding of the science involved in cosmetics through his graduate training and continuing education. He himself now instructs for both the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in their Continuuing Education Program as well as in the Graduate Masters program in Cosmetic Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Expert's career extended into the raw material and cosmetic ingredient side of the business as Director of Research and Development at a prominent cosmetic ingredient supplier utilizing his experience and expertise to guide applications development and technical support to sales and marketing with presentations, articles and direct customer contact. Key areas of concentration included the inorganic sunscreen active Titanium Dioxide, botanicals and natural ingredients, skin care actives and cosmetic proteins.
Expert recently reported on the state of the Expert in aqueous thickeners for personal care for a new technology start up and arranged lead contacts for commercial partnerships. Expert conducted full day training seminars in sunscreen technology for an ingredient supplier's sales, marketing and technical service teamsArt investigated and advised a dermatologist/entrepreneur on certification for natural and organic skin care products and reviewed representative market products.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1984 | Degree: MS | Subject: Pharmaceutics/ Cosmetic Science | Institution: Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences of LIU |
Year: 1972 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology/Botany | Institution: City College of New York - CCNY |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:*Product formulation in personal care; conduct investigatory research and productdevelopment in personal care for formulation, ingredient applications *Conduct in-house technical training for skin and sun care. *Current focus on natural & organic formulations-skin care & hair care. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1995 to 2009 | Employer: TRI-K Industries | Title: Director/ Senior Manager | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Direct Research and Development department for ingredient applications and technical support including new technologies investigation.Director of R&D Responsibilities: *Manage all technical functions of the R&D laboratory: formulation and applications development, technical service and quality assurance QA/QC. Key suppliers included natural ingredients and synthetic manufacturers: sunscreens, emulsion systems, botanicals, active ingredients, excipients Director of New Technologies Responsibilities: Technology scouting and screening *Responsible for bringing new products into the portfolio *Direct technical evaluation of new technologies, ingredients and suppliers: in-house and outsource lab evaluation efforts – formulation and testing. * Make recommendations to marketing and management * Conduct product training for new R&D, Marketing and Sales staff Senior Manager Application & Research *Direct core R&D team in applications formulation and new product development projects for Maybrook protein line and in-house cosmetic ingredient line that concentrated in natural ingredients-aloe, plant oils & butters and botanicals. *Revitalize Maybrook proteins-expand and develop current and new business |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjunct Professor | Department: School of Natural Sciences |
Responsibilities:Courses in Cosmetic Product Development, Skin Care Raw Materials & Formulation and Applied Colloid and Surface Science |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1987 to 1995 | Employer: DowBrands/ LaMaur | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:*Direct and contribute to formulation of hair care and skincare products under salon & retail brand equities (Style, Apple Pectin) and DowBrands new ventures.*Collaborate with Dow scientists for technology transfer / joint projects under an initiative to leverage Dow Chemical research for personal care applications moisturizers, oily skin control, sunscreens and skin cleansing. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1976 to 1987 | Employer: CRG/ Lanvin-Charles of the Ritz | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:*Formulation of skincare/suncare/cosmetics & toiletries including Ritz & Alexandra de Markoff skin treatment regimens, Bain de Soleil suncare, Jean Nate& Yves Saint Laurent lotions. *Exploratory research and new product development for anti-aging skin treatments. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1974 to 1976 | Employer: Shulton | Title: Senior Chemist | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Formulation of cosmetics, toiletries and antiperspirants |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1969 to 1974 | Employer: Revlon | Title: Chemist | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Formulation and color matching of facial color cosmetics- liquid make-up, eye shadow etc. |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 2003 to 2006 | Country / Region: Europe/ Mexico/ Korea | Summary: Expert provided technical support to international sales agents including product presentations and training |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Expert is a long standing member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, The American Chemical Society and the American Oil Chemists Society. |
Professional Appointments |
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Expert is a past Chairmen of two local chapters of the SCC- Twin Cities and New York. He also served on the SCC's Committee on Scientifc Affairs and the Continuing Education Program Committee. Expert is a member the Praesidium of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, the IFSCC, since 2004. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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Expert has published articles in a number of cosmetic industry trade journals as well as contributed to the second edition of Sunscreens, ed. N.Shaath 1997. Expert has also presented on topics ranging from sunscreens to anti-aging skin care at various trade and scientific conferences. Expert is named inventor on seven US patents in skin treatment, suncare and cosmetics. Patents: 7 (make-up, skincare, sunscreen) |
Additional Experience
Training / Seminars |
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Expert has prpeared and delivered full day seminars in sunscreen technology & regulations, botanicals in cosmetics, and formulating for the natural market. He prepared and teaches full term graduate level courses in Cosmetic Product Development and Applied Colloid and Surface Science |
Vendor Selection |
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As a product formulator and ingredient supplier Expert has an extensive knowledge of global cosmetic ingredient suppliers and primary sources for raw materials |