Society of Cosmetic Chemists

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), the oldest and largest association in the cosmetics and personal care industry, is the only nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science. Membership is comprised of 5,000+ industry professionals working in all fields of cosmetic science, including formulation, R&D, consulting, raw materials, packaging, marketing, technical sales, regulatory, claims, toxicology, testing, academia, and more.

Since 1945, individuals have been investing in their personal and professional development by joining SCC. Your membership benefits include:

Education

• SCC Media Library and Resource Center: The digital content platform provides access to 150+ free technical resources for members plus significant member-only discounts for paid content. Resources include our technical journal, webinars, on-demand CEP courses, annual meeting recordings, and more.
• Journal of Cosmetic Science: Your complimentary digital subscription provides high quality, peer-reviewed technical articles covering basic and applied research in cosmetic science, plus advancements in industry-related technology and innovation.
• Continuing Education Courses: Member-exclusive discounts for SCC education including live webinars, classroom lectures, hands-on lab instruction, on-demand self-paced study, and more.

Networking

• Membership Directory: Member-only access to the digital directory for connecting with 5,000+ industry professionals and peers.
• Career Center: Your go-to resource for sourcing industry talent for your growing company or making your next career move. SCC members get exclusive access to new job posts three days before the general public.
• Local, National & International: Opportunities to connect via our 19 affiliated chapters across greater North America, SCC national events, and international affiliate events.
• IFSCC Complimentary Membership: Included is membership in the global federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science providing discounts to IFSCC events, access to the digital IFSCC Magazine, and access to KOSMET (a collection of 84,000+ abstracts).

Events

• 19 Affiliated Chapters: Opportunities to network and learn close to home at education meetings, seminars, golf outings, and social events throughout the year across greater North America.
• SCC's Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase: Member-exclusive discounts to the industry's premier event featuring education on the latest industry innovations and research; scientific poster and tabletop exhibits; industry awards and recognitions; and networking opportunities.
• Career Development Days: Held in conjunction with regional and national SCC events, we provide students and early careerists with opportunities to chart a course for success in the industry.