Chicago-based Perry Romanowski is chair of education at the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) and president of US consultancy Element 44. Ahead of the 34th IFSCC Congress in Iguazú Falls, Brazil, Romanowski talks about the future of beauty
Tim Probert (TP): How long have you been working in the personal care industry?
Perry Romanowski (PR): I've been in the cosmetic industry since the early 1990s, so over 30 years. I originally went to school and got a degree in chemistry. My first job was making shampoo and conditioner at Alberto-Culver, so I’m very well versed in formulating hair care products. I was there for about 17 years, working on well-known brands like Nexxus, TRESemmé, Alberto VO5 and St. Ives.
TP: How did you get into the education side of things?
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