Colin’s Beauty Pages

My name is Colin and I am a cosmetic scientist whose job is developing new beauty products. I have been doing it for over twenty-five years. I have also worked on topical pharmaceuticals, so I have picked up a lot about what people do to try to enhance their appearance.

I am a scientist (more or a chemist than anything, but have dabbled in lots of disciplines) who has spent most of his working life working in product development. I have developed licensed pharmaceuticals for dermatological applications, own brand toiletries for big multiple retailers, branded products and treatments for skin conditions. I am a beauty industry insider - I have heard marketing people talking about how they sell the products and I have been in the factories where the cosmetics you use are made. And most of all, I have looked at the data behind the claims.

I like to formulate products that are elegant but simple.  I keep myself up to date with the latest literature in the field and it is always my aim to work with the best understanding of the science of how the formulations work and how the body works.  This has been an enthralling life study and if this website can share some of my wonder at the amazing biology of the human body then I will be very happy.