The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), founded in 1945, is a
learned society
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(
professional association
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) based in the
United States
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that supports scientific inquiry in the field of cosmetic science.
The Society publishes the bimonthly ''Journal of Cosmetic Science.'
'' Together with ''Société Française de Cosmétologie'', SCC also publishes the ''International'' ''Journal of Cosmetic Science.
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History
Founded in May 1945 in
New York (some says 1948
) following the suggestion of Mr. Maison G. de Navarre, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) had 23 founding members with Mr. Freddie Wells being its first chairman.
In 1959, the SCC became a founding member of the
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).
As of 2023, the SCC has over 6,000 members globally at all degree-levels.
The Society has 19 Chapters throughout the United States and
Canada
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which each conduct monthly meetings, hold educational seminars, and publish monthly newsletters.
Funding
The primary source of income of the SCC is from membership dues, but also receives donation from stakeholders of the cosmetic and personal care industry.
Educational and professional activities
The SCC holds a national meeting once a year in New York City, and a national scientific meeting once a year in various cities around the country.
It publishes a scholarly bimonthly
journal
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*Bullet journal, a method of personal organization
*Diary, a record of what happened over the course of a day or other period
*Daybook, also known as a general journal, a ...
, the ''
Journal of Cosmetic Science: The Official Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists'', as well as various
monographs
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about cosmetic testing and cosmetic ingredient technology.
Together with ''Société Française de Cosmétologie'' in France, SCC also publishes the ''International'' ''Journal of Cosmetic Science'' since 1979''.
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See also
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International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists
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Cosmetic industry
The cosmetic industry describes the industry that manufactures and distributes cosmetic products. These include colour cosmetics, like foundation and mascara, skincare such as moisturisers and cleansers, haircare such as shampoos, conditioners a ...
References
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Chemistry societies
1945 establishments in New York (state)
Scientific organizations established in 1945
Scientific societies based in the United States