Join BWICC on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7pm EST for a powerful, data-driven conversation with the leaders shaping today’s Black beauty landscape.

This virtual webinar brings together investors, manufacturers, brand architects, and founders to uncover what’s truly driving success in Black beauty. Expect real insights, real strategies, and real conversation about capital, chemistry, retail, product development, and the systems that help (or hinder) Black beauty founders.

Do you want to know how to build a career in formulating natural products?  Join BWICC for an amazing virtual event on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7pm EST.

Abena Antwi, MS, Senior Scientist, Associate Director and Product Director of Burts Bees will share her path into cosmetic science and the real-world process of formulating effective, nature-forward products that meet safety, stability, and performance standards.

Are you ready to unlock the science behind sunscreen formulation in this exclusive BWICC webinar? From SPF fundamentals to UVA/UVB protection, regulatory essentials, and global ingredient trends, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to develop safe, effective, and sensory-pleasing sunscreens.

Our speaker, Nicole McCardy-Miller, widely known as “The Curly Chemist,” will explore how to create formulations that meet the unique needs of melanin-rich skin, keeping inclusivity at the center of innovation.

Join us on June 2, 2025 in New York City for an inspiring evening of networking, celebration, and community. Expect curated vibes of cultural connection, lab-to-life inspiration, and content opportunities that show off our brilliance in beauty.

In today’s innovation-driven industry, your creativity is currency—but are you protecting what you’re building? Join BWICC for a powerful virtual event on May 22, 2025 at 7pm EST. Our speakers include Tony O’Lenick, VP at SurfaTech and Renowned Inventor, and Rania Ibrahim, PhD, MS, Founder of SkinScience Analytics.

Whether you’re scaling a formulation lab, launching an indie brand, or managing R&D, this session is built to demystify the patent process and give you the knowledge to secure your innovations.

Join us for a powerful virtual gathering led by Cynthia Johnson, Cosmetic Chemist and Co-Founder of Black Women in Cosmetic Chemistry, Inc. This Community Check-In is more than an event—it’s a safe space created for Black women in cosmetic chemistry to connect, recharge, and grow.

In honor of National Stress Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re coming together to pause, reflect, and pour back into ourselves.

03.26.25 7:00-8:00PM

Join this online event to learn how to stand out in the cosmetic industry by building a powerful personal brand! Featuring branding expert Manessa Lormejuste, attendees will discover how to define their unique value and create a compelling presence.

The event also includes interactive sessions with the founders of Black Women in Cosmetic Chemistry (BWICC), offering practical tips and strategies for success.

Beauty Meets Chemistry: Cosmetic Science 101

Discover the exciting intersection of beauty and science at BWICC’s first educational event of 2025! Beauty Meets Chemistry: Cosmetic Science 101 is designed to introduce you to the dynamic world of cosmetic science, featuring a keynote presentation by Carrissa Dowdy, Product Formulation Manager at Mary Kay Global.

01.29.25 7:00-8:00PM

Starting 2025 off STRONG—It’s the perfect time to refresh your skills and career! Hear from our guest speaker, Dr. Amber O. Evans, as she will help navigate tough decisions and provide insightful tips to elevate your career!

12.18.24 7:00-8:00PM

Are you wondering what BWICC has to offer you? Are you searching for a safe space where you can network, gain mentorship or professional development? This online event is for you!

04.30.24 6:00-8:30PM

Come mingle and network with fellow cosmetic science industry professionals—Kick your feet up, grab your “Everything Gone Right'“ cocktail, or just say “hey!”

09.13.23 6:30-9:00PM

Come Join the Cosmetic Chemists of the Beauty Industry at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium!

05.01.23 5:30-8:00PM

Calling our fellow Cosmetic Chemists attending Suppliers’ Day 2023! Come Network with us at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge on Monday, May 1st at 5:30pm!