Sunday, March 17, 2013

FAB Event Recap: The Chemistry Behind Cosmetics

FAB Event Recap - The Chemistry Behind Cosmetics: A Scientific Approach to Beauty" - LIM College - NYC - March 13, 2013

The Chemistry Behind Cosmetics was a candid discussion held at LIM College focusing on "a scientific approach to beauty". We explored the beauty industry from a scientific and technical perspective, discussing topics such as college courses relevant to cosmetic chemistry, day-to-day responsibilities of a chemist, career paths, length of time from product conception to shelf, regulatory concerns and trade resources. 

Featured professionals included:
 
Balanda Atis, Group Leader for Women of Color Initiative at L'Oreal USA, Barbara Joi Mitchell, Senior Chemist 2 at L'Oreal USA Research and Innovation - Skin Care, Althea Nichols,Chemist for a polymer manufacturer, Beauty Blogger and Founder of Ms.TrueHappiness.com, Ni'Kita Wilson, Chemist & Founder and CEO of Skinects.com and Ron Robinson, Independent Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of BeautyStat.com.
 
Jessica Styles, Professional Coach & Founder of The FAB Network and Professor at LIM College - Where Business Meets Fashion served as moderator. 
  
Candid, unscripted and raw information shared! 


(L to R): Ron Robinson, Balanda Atis, J.Styles, Ni'Kita Wilson, Althea Nichols, Barbara Joi Mitchell

Founder of The FAB Network, J.Styles

FAB Welcome!

Asking cosmetic chemical questions!

Rob Robinson shares his entrepreneurial beauty experience

Althea Nichols shares information on polymers

The crowd listens intently 

Q&A Time

Panelists answer questions from the audience

FAB Questions

 Althea Nichols,Chemist for a polymer manufacturer, Beauty Blogger and Founder of Ms.TrueHappiness.com & J.Styles

FAB Memories with Amoi Alawoya

FIT Cosmetics & Fragrance Professor T. Bernie 

Ron Robinson, Independent Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of BeautyStat.com.

Barbara Joi Mitchell, Senior Chemist 2 at L'Oreal USA Research and Innovation - Skin Care

Ni'Kita Wilson, Chemist & Founder and CEO of Skinects.com

A HUGE thank you to everyone for attending and continuing to support The FAB Network


2 comments:

UrbanGlamGyrl said...

I would have loved to have attended this panel. I hope you do some events in L.A. very soon!

UrbanGlamGyrl said...

i would have love to be able to attend this event. I hope you plan to visit the West Coast (L.A.) some time. :-)