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19 May 2025

Industry icon Prof Aubrey Parsons leaves a legacy

By Staff Writer

The cosmetics industry mourns the loss of Professor Aubrey Parsons, Coschem founding member and influential leader, who passed away peacefully on 7 May, 2025. It is with deep sadness that the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) shares the news of the passing of the last of its founding members, Professor Aubrey Parsons. Aubrey dedicated over 50...
19 Sep 2022

Coschem Day a huge success

By Abby Vorster

The Coschem Day took place on 18 August at the Clay Café, Red Barn, in Pretoria. The interactive event was well attended with guests enjoying the creative aspect of painting unfired bisque while networking in a fun and relaxed environment. This year the Coschem Social Committee decided to liven up the Annual Ladies Day and...
09 Feb 2022

Coschem students prize giving dinner 2021

By Staff Writer

On 7 February, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) honoured the students who have completed Modules 1 and 2 of their Coschem Cosmetic Science training. After not being able to meet in person for more than a year due to the ongoing pandemic, lectures, students and special guests gathered at Blueberry Hill Hotel in Honeydew...
13 Jul 2021

Coschem’s 2021 scientific conference goes virtual

By Abby Vorster

Have you booked your seat for the scientific conference organised by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem)? The two-day event, themed ‘The Beauty Odyssey, Face-off’, takes place on 8 and 9 September and will be hosted virtually this year in association with MGG Productions.  Coschem is a leading authority in the dissemination of information in...
19 May 2021

Careers in cosmetics brought to you by Coschem

By Staff Writer

The South African cosmetics industry offers a wide range of job opportunities covering various disciplines. As the industry becomes more focused and technologically advanced, and the demand grows for products that provide real benefits, the need increases for scientists to work in the industry, in mainstream and specialised areas. If you’re interested in a career...
12 May 2020

Coschem launches virtual events

By Staff Writer

Due to the national lockdown and the ongoing restriction on group gatherings to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (Coschem) is hosting virtual events to maintain the vital connection with its members. The society’s virtual events echo the theme of Coschem’s PR committee for 2020 which is #StayingConnected. As a...
17 Apr 2019

Don’t miss out on Coschem’s 2019 Golf Day

By Staff Writer

The annual Golf Day of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists is just around the corner. If you have not done so as yet, you should book your four ball today. Apart from the networking benefit, the Coschem golf day seeks to bring much needed help to a non-profit organisation. This year, all proceeds raised from...
23 May 2017

Coschem hosts its first suppliers’ day

By Staff Writer

Driven by members’ requests and industry need, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) hosted its first skin care actives suppliers’ day on 3 May. The inaugural event took place at the office of the society in Johannesburg and saw around 90 people attending.

20 Feb 2017

Coschem celebrates its 40th anniversary

By Staff Writer

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) celebrated its 40th anniversary at its AGM on 9 February. To commemorate the society’s achievements, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review has produced a 40th anniversary profile for Coschem. The profile covers various highlights, dating back to 1975 when the idea was first proposed to form a society for cosmetic chemists. It also looks at how the Coschem Diploma in Cosmetic Science has evolved over the past 40 years, and shares the immense success of the 2012 IFSCC congress, which took place in South Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre.

05 Sep 2016

Coschem lecture inspires new ideas in hair colouring and makeup

By Staff Writer

On 25 August, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of South Africa (Coschem) hosted a morning lecture on hair and makeup trends and technology. Kim MacCallum, sales executive from Vantage shared this report.

10 Mar 2016

Coschem AGM marks another good year for the society

By Staff Writer

Members of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) gathered at its premises on 11 February for its AGM, which also marked the society’s first anniversary at the LifestyleRiverfrontOffice Park in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg.

19 Oct 2015

Coschem 2016 diploma registration now open

By Staff Writer

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists of South Africa (Coschem) is accepting registrations for its 2016 diploma in cosmetic science. 

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