Are sulfates universally irritating or not? Are alkanolamides foam boosters or viscosity boosters? Both? Neither? How do surfactants solubilize fragrances? What’s the difference between an emulsifier and a surfactant? We’ll explore these and many other topics which vex users of all types of surfactants, from soaps to emulsions to conditioners. Bring your questions and leave your preconceptions at the door as we bust some enduring myths in formulating with these neglected and misunderstood workhorses.

Valerie George of Simply Formulas is Moderator for this webinar.

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TIMES
Wednesday 11 June
8h West Coast USA – 10h Mexico City – Chicago – 11h East Coast USA – Bogotá – 13h Sao Paolo – 16h London – 17h Central Europe – 18h Tel Aviv – South Africa – 9h30 New Delhi – 0h Singapore / HK / China / Taipei
Thursday 12 June
1h Korea / Japan – 3h Melbourne – 5h Wellington

BIOGRAPHIES

Dennis Abbeduto has over 25 years surfactant and formulation chemistry experience and currently works for Colonial Chemical Inc in Southeast Tennessee as Personal Care Business Manager. He has also served as Product Applications Manager at Colonial. Prior to his time at Colonial Chemical, he worked for Alberto-Culver Co in Chicago, Illinois on skin care technology and as a formulation chemist for the St. Ives and Noxzema brands. Dennis also worked for McIntyre Group Ltd in University Park, Illinois as an R&D synthesis, applications and claims chemist. He has a BS in chemistry from Governors State University in University Park, Illinois.

Valerie George is a cosmetic chemist, science communicator, educator, leader and avid proponent of transparency in the beauty industry. She most recently founded Simply Formulas, an R&D lab focused on the latest hair care and hair color innovations. She previously worked as Executive Vice President of Paul Mitchell, a leading salon professional brand based in Los Angeles, CA. She is a two-time past chair of the California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, past chair of the Committee on Scientific Affairs for the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and is a recipient of the Chapter Merit Award for her services to the Society. Valerie is the co-host of The Beauty Brains podcast and can be found on Instagram at @cosmetic_chemist