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The original Dweck Data web site which closed in 2020 has been updated and restored with modernisation and support from WADEDIGITAL. Much of this data has been donated to the Society of Cosmetic Scientists but not everybody works in the cosmetic industry and there were numerous requests from other industries with an interest in botanicals.

Contact: Anthony.Dweck@aol.com

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The Stars Appeal at Salisbury Hospital and The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection where I volunteer 2-3 days a week.

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Anthony C. Dweck BSc, CChem, CSci, FRSC, FLS, FRSPH, MSCS (Hon).

Pioneer in the use of Natural Materials for Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

Dweck has worked for (amongst many) Smith & Nephew, S.C. Johnson, Marks & Spencer, and Peter Black (now LF Beauty). In 1998 he formed Dweck Data to devote more time to the study of botanicals and their chemistry. He is author and compiler of the “Toxicology Assessments Software Programme”. Retired end 2020 to publish his book series.

He wrote the software that formed the basis of the evening exercises for the Society of Cosmetic Science Principle and Practice of Cosmetic Science that is run every two years for new graduates entering the industry.  It is still being used today and is designed to simulate a contract manufacturer supplying product and services to a high street retailer – a financial model that considers salaries, overheads, and warehousing to develop, produce, fill, assemble and sell an eye gel to a retailer. The lecturers all play roles as suppliers, buyers and consultants etc. He also gave a lecture on “Naturals” at that week long course, as well as being a co-organiser.

His ambition has been to share the knowledge of his long career through the publication of papers, lectures and workshops. The last ten years have been devoted to the compilation of six text books in order to share this knowledge.

Past member of Council (1984-1986) Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Past President Society of Cosmetic Scientists (1996-1997), Past President Society of Cosmetic Scientists (2001-2002), Awarded the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Silver Medal 1995. Honorary Member of Society Cosmetic Scientists (awarded 2004), Technical Editor Personal Care Magazine (Asia Pacific 1999-2010) (Europe 2008-2010) now Technical Consultant (since 2010), Associate Editor International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2001-2003), Moderator and creator of the Formulators’ Discussion Group (1998-2005), Honorary Organiser SCS Spring Conference 100% Natural in 2007, Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the CTPA (1992-1998). Member of the Advisory Board of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine (1997-1998), Member of the Advisory Board of International Society of Cosmetic Dermatology (2003-2013), Member of the Editorial Scientific Advisory Panel of SPC Magazine (1997-2001), Member of the Editorial Scientific Advisory Board of SOFW Journal (1988 – 1999), Member of the LCLN (Ingredient Nomenclature) of the C.T.P.A. (1994-1998), Member of the IFSCC Monograph Review Committee (1997-1999), External Examiner for Society of Cosmetic Scientists (since 1991), Referee (reviewer) for International Journal of Cosmetic Science (1992-2013), Chairman Sponsorship Committee of IFSCC Congress in 2002, Edinburgh (1998-2000), IFSCC listed conference speaker. Chairman of the SCS 50th Anniversary Book Committee, 1998. Joint Organiser of the Post Graduate Course in Cosmetic Science (1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007), Council of Europe – Botanical Task Force (Committee of Experts) (appointed 1998). Consultant and expert witness (listed) to the Trading Standards Office. Member of the Scientific Advisory Board to Union Swiss (2008-2020). Consultant Member IFRA (2014-17). 52 years in the industry.

Author of over a hundred articles and papers on various aspects of the Cosmetic and Toiletry industry and numerous book chapters, Anthony is also a frequent lecturer on his favourite topic of botanicals/medicinal plants and has presented over 100 papers at conferences all over the world.

He was a regular organiser of the conference programme for PCIA (Personal Care Ingredients Asia) and the honorary organiser for the SCS Spring Symposium 13-15th May 2007 “the 100% Natural Conference” at Staverton Park, Northants. He was Co-Organiser of “Making Cosmetics” (2012, 2013, 2014). His data base on naturals and natural derivatives is one of the largest in the world.

Finally, Dweck was awarded the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Silver Medal 2024 (for the second time) and gave his lecture at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

He has written six books.

  • The Chemistry of Food. Available on Amazon as paperback or eBook.
  • Handbook of Fruit – ideas and notions for lotions and potions. 1st edition Available on Amazon as paperback or eBook.
  • Handbook of Cosmetic Ingredients – their use, safety and toxicology. 4th Available on Amazon as paperback or eBook.
  • Handbook of Natural Ingredients. 4th Available on Amazon as paperback or eBook.
  • Handbook of Formulating Natural Cosmetics. 2nd ed in July 2014. Available as paperback or eBook on Amazon.
  • Handbook of Aromatherapy – the carrier oils, the essential oils. 1st ed in June 2019. Available as paperback or eBook on Amazon.

Handbook of Natural Ingredients” Not for sale. Book only available to clients of CLR. Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH.

Formulating Natural Cosmetics was originally published by Allured Publishing