About the Webinar

Our most popular webinar format is back:  "Ask the Formulator". This time you'll have the expertise of Irwin Palefsky at your disposal. If you'd like to submit your question in advance, click here.
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About Irwin Palefsky, Cosmetech Laboratories

Irwin has been in the Cosmetic Industry for over 45 years. He has served in various R&D positions from Development Chemist to Laboratory Director. Irwin has also held positions in sales, sales management and in corporate management. During his career he has worked for finished goods companies and for ingredient suppliers.
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Irwin has been with Cosmetech laboratories, Inc, since July, 2000 where he is currently President/CEO. Cosmetech laboratories, Inc, is a consulting company serving the Cosmetic and Personal care Industry since 1974. Prior to joining Cosmetech Laboratories was at Lipo Chemicals for 11 years where he held the position of Vice
President of Domestic Sales as well as being responsible for the R&D and application laboratories.

Irwin has been on the Board of the National Society of Cosmetic Chemists and has served as Chair of the NY Chapter. He has written chapters on Formulating Topical Personal Care & Cosmecutical Formulations and has been a co-inventor on numerous patents.

About Perry Romanowski, IFSCC Chair of Education

Perry joined the IFSCC Praesidium in 2019 after years of service with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, including a stint as President. He is owner of ChemistsCorner.com, an on-line educational company devoted to educating scientists around the world about cosmetic chemistry. Thousands around the world have taken his on-line classes and more have watched his webinars. He brings his extensive expertise to his role as IFSCC Chair of Education.  

Perry graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, IL (USA) with a degree in chemistry and began his cosmetic chemistry career at Alberto Culver. He lives in Chicago with his wife and cats.