The mainstream beauty industry has largely lacked inclusivity in its product development and marketing. However, as problematic as its marketing is, cosmetic companies seem like spaces where women chemists could flourish. Historically, major cosmetic companies have NOT prioritized hiring women scientists in Research & Development. Many have not had women in key leadership or corporate positions.  Today, 48.1% of cosmetic chemists in the United States are women and only 10% are Black. Historically, cosmetic chemists, and hence product formulation, have been developed by white men. Read more on my #feministsciencesubstack feministscientist.substack.com/p/cosmetic-chemistry-and-its-problem #womeninSTEM #womeninsteam �#feministscience #womeninstem #womeninsteam#equityinscience #feminism #sciencefeminism #feministsciencestudies cover: archive.vogue.com/issue/19681115