NYSCC Participates American Chemical Society’s Middle-Atlantic Regional Meeting

Giorgio Dell’Acqua chairs session featuring Moroccanoil’s Amber Evans, Coty’s Stacey House and other NYSCC executive board and scientific committee members. The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) recently chaired a technical session on cosmetic chemistry during the 51st Middle-Atlantic Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society (ACS) hosted by its New York Chapter, St. John’s University and The […]

SOFW.com – Interview with Giorgio Dell’Acqua, 2022 NYSCC Chair

Interview with Giorgio Dell’Acqua, 2022 NYSCC Chair Giorgio Dell’Acqua 2022 NYSCC Chair Last November the Chapter successfully organized the first ‘back-in-person’ NYSCC Suppliers’ Day after the pandemic break. How was the turnout for attendees and exhibitors? It was incredible and extremely rewarding to meet face-to face and be reunited with so many members and colleagues. […]

A new appreciation of scientific expertise

Inteview with Giorgio Dell‘Acqua Chairman, New York Society of ­Cosmetic Chemists How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the work of chemists in the cosmetics industry? The coronavirus pandemic has affected the role and work of cosmetic chemists in many different aspects. Chemists who were used to going to an office had to learn and adapt […]

Do Makeup and Skincare Products Really Expire?

People like to say that beauty doesn’t last forever, but the only time that’s really true is when you’re talking about your beauty products. Most skincare and makeup items have a shelf life because the preservatives in the formulas degrade over time. “The ingredients evolve, and they’ll eventually go bad,” explains Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Ph.D., chair of the New York […]

The facts you need to know: new FDA proposed Sunscreen Regulation

Sunscreen Innovation Act The Sunscreen Innovation Act sponsored by Jack Reed was introduced to the Senate Committee Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on March 13, 2014.  It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a process for the review and approval of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen active ingredients. FDA Proposes New Safety Testing […]

Sunscreen Monograph Proposed New Rules and its Impact on Formulations-Part II

In my recent blog published in August, changes to the current sunscreen tentative monograph were proposed.  These changes are probably the most drastic changes to the sunscreen monograph since its inception.  In this section, I would like to tackle two key areas related to the changes requested by the FDA.  The first one is the […]

Alban Muller awarded at “the Future of Sustainability” event!

Alban Muller has taken key initiatives for contributing towards building the sustainable and circular economy. These contributions played a major role in achieving the “Most Sustainable Company” award at the Future of Sustainability event organized by New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Alban Muller Prioritizes Sustainable Economy Development ECO-VALORIZATION OF PRODUCTS Alban Muller attended the […]