Society of Cosmetic Chemists
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The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is a learned society
(professional association) based in the United States
that supports scientific inquiry in the field of cosmetic science.
The Society website talks about the Society’s mission:
“Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry.”
, the SCC currently has over 3,800 members nationwide at all degree-levels. They have 18 Chapters throughout the United States and Canada which each conduct monthly meetings, hold educational seminars, and publish monthly newsletters
, the Journal of Cosmetic Science: The Official Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. as well as various monograph
s about cosmetic testing and cosmetic ingredient technology.
The SCC has a unique web-only feature: "Ask the Expert" which is free and open to anyone who wants to ask a question, not just members of the Society.
Learned society
A learned society is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline/profession, as well a group of disciplines. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election, as is the case with the oldest learned societies,...
(professional association) based in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that supports scientific inquiry in the field of cosmetic science.
The Society website talks about the Society’s mission:
“Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry.”
Funding
The primary source of income of the SCC is from membership dues. The SCC is a member of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists.Origins
Founded in 1945 in New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, the SCC currently has over 3,800 members nationwide at all degree-levels. They have 18 Chapters throughout the United States and Canada which each conduct monthly meetings, hold educational seminars, and publish monthly newsletters
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 journalAcademic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
, the Journal of Cosmetic Science: The Official Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. as well as various monograph
Monograph
A monograph is a work of writing upon a single subject, usually by a single author.It is often a scholarly essay or learned treatise, and may be released in the manner of a book or journal article. It is by definition a single document that forms a complete text in itself...
s about cosmetic testing and cosmetic ingredient technology.
Online Features
The "Journal of Cosmetic Science Digital Archive" is a digital library of their journal going back to 1947, the first year of publication. The archive is open access for all except for the most recent three years, which is restricted to members.The SCC has a unique web-only feature: "Ask the Expert" which is free and open to anyone who wants to ask a question, not just members of the Society.