Expert Details
Personal Care Product Development: Formulation, Ingredient Chemistry & Application, Skin Care, Sun Care & Hair Care
ID: 728978
New York, USA
Expert has deepened his scientific knowledge through graduate training and ongoing education. He serves as an instructor in both the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Continuing Education Program and the Graduate Masters Program in Cosmetic Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of cosmetic scientists.
In addition to his work with finished products, his career has also focused on the raw materials side of the industry. As Director of Research and Development at a leading cosmetic ingredient supplier, he specialized in developing applications for key ingredients such as Titanium Dioxide, botanicals, natural ingredients, skincare actives, and cosmetic proteins. His role involved providing technical support to sales and marketing teams, as well as engaging directly with customers through presentations and articles.
Expert's recent contributions include advancing aqueous thickener technology for personal care products and conducting full-day training seminars on sunscreen technology for industry professionals. He has also advised dermatologists and entrepreneurs on certification processes for natural and organic skincare products, demonstrating his broad expertise in regulatory and market trends. He has an ability to navigate both the scientific and commercial aspects of the cosmetics industry, making him a valuable asset to any project or client.
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 Long Island University |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology/Botany | Institution: City College of New York - CUNY |
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 product development 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. Major Clients: Cosmetech Research Laboratories, Inc. (formulation – skin and sun care inorganic sunscreens, active skincare, depilatory, self-tanning, etc.), Presperse Inc. (R&D responsibilities), Thrive Natural Care (natural men’s care), SAGE products (division of Stryker). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Employer: TRI-K Industries | Title: Senior Manager Application & Research | Department: Kemira Specialties |
Responsibilities:• 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 2009 | Employer: TRI-K Industries | Title: Director New Technologies | Department: |
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 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2005 | Employer: TRI-K Industries | Title: Director of R&D | Department: |
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, etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1995 | Employer: DowBrands / LaMaur | Title: Group Leader / Staff Scientist / Senior Chemist | Department: |
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: R&D Senior Chemist - Senior Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Formulation of skincare, suncare, cosmetics, and 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: R&D Formulation Chemist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Formulation of anti-perspirants and cosmetics. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1969 to 1974 | Employer: Revlon | Title: R&D Chemist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Formulation and color matching of facial color cosmetics - liquid make-up, eye shadow, etc. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 2003 to 2006 | Country / Region: Europe / Mexico / Korea | Summary: Provided technical support to international sales agents including product presentations and training. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Member, Society of Cosmetic Chemists • Member, Personal Care Product Council • Member, Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC) • Member, Sunscreen Task Force (SSTF) • Member, IFSCC • Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) • Member, American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| • Chapter Chair, NYSCC |
| Medical / Professional |
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| • Adjunct Professor - Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Natural Sciences: courses in Cosmetic Product Development, Skin Care Raw Materials & Formulation and Applied Colloid and Surface Science. • Instructor - Society of Cosmetic Chemists: Botanicals, Formulating for the Naturals Market and co-instructor of Cosmetic Formulation courses. • Instructor - Center for Professional Advancement: Ingredients for Cosmetics and Toiletries • Online Instructor, Cosmetics & Toiletries - Allured Media: Formulating Natural Products in the Complete Cosmetic Chemist Training Program. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| • Patents: 7 (skin treatment, suncare, and cosmetics) • Numerous publications in journals and magazines. • Presented at several conferences. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Prepared and delivered full day seminars in sunscreen technology and 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. |