November 2009 Dinner and Education and Officer Installation and Awards Meeting
When
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5:30pm
Location
Cafe La Cave
2777 Mannheim Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-7818
Description
This is the big one! Speaker, Dinner, Officer Installation, Awards, and MORE (can you believe it?!?)
Speaker/Topic
Perry Romanowski / Beauty Busting - How to Distill Beauty Science from Beauty Bogus
Abstract
While people have always held odd beliefs about cosmetics, treatment products, and beauty, the Information Age has made the propagation of erroneous beliefs much easier. Clever marketing messages, misremembered headlines and anecdotal stories shared on discussion boards have all contributed to the rise of a less critical consumer. Unfortunately, this lack of skepticism can also affect cosmetic scientists. In this presentation we'll review some common beauty knowledge and determine whether it is science or nonsense. We'll also talk about some logical tools you can use to protect yourself from falling for Beauty BS.}
Speaker Bio
Perry Romanowski has spent the last 17 years researching and developing products to solve consumer problems in the personal care and cosmetic industry. His primary focus has been on hair & hair related products. He is currently Vice President of Brains Publishing which specializes in online science education. He has also worked for Alberto Culver most recently as a Senior Project Leader for Hair Care Innovation. Perry has been an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemistry and is currently the Area II National Director. He has also served various positions within the Midwest Chapter including Chapter Chair. Perry received his B.S. in Chemistry from DePaul University and also an M.S. in Biochemistry. Additionally, he has written and edited numerous books and articles, taught the Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry continuing education class, developed successful websites, and is an official world record holder. His latest book project is the third edition of Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry published by Allured. He can be reached thorough his website http://ChemistsCorner.com where he is available for consulting about cosmetic formulating, testing, and Internet solutions.