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Join the oldest and largest association in the cosmetics and personal care industry!


The SCC is the only nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science and is comprised of more than 5,000 industry professionals working in all fields of cosmetic science, including formulation, R&D, consulting, raw materials, packaging, academia, marketing, technical sales, regulatory, claims, testing, and more. 

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General Member

$185.00/year

General Member Work is ...

Scientific, technical, regulatory, or government agency.

General Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelor's degree or higher.

Affiliate Member

$185.00/year

Affiliate Member Work is ...

Ancillary support of the cosmetic industry (raw materials, manufacturing, marketing/sales, etc.).

Affiliate Member Education is ...

Any non-scientific degree or those without a degree.

International Member**

$185.00/year

International Member Work is ...

Scientific or technical industry work. Ancillary support of the industry (raw materials, manufacturing, marketing/sales, packaging, etc.).

International Member Education is ...

All education levels and types of sciences are accepted.

Educator Member*

$92.50/year

Educator Member Work is ...

Full-time professor, advisor or instructor in an accredited college or university in cosmetic sciences or related field. 

Educator Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelors degree or higher.

Junior Member*

$92.50/year

Junior Member Work is ...

Full-time matriculated student pursing a graduate or post-graduate degree in cosmetic sciences (certificate programs are NOT eligible).

Junior Member Education is ...

Scientific degree in biology, chemistry, physical, medical, or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelor's degree or higher.

Student Member*

$0.00/year

 

Student Member Work is ...

Full-time matriculated undergraduate student pursing a bachelor’s degree in cosmetic sciences (certificate programs are NOT eligible).

Student Member Education is ...

Proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited program required. 

*Entitled to all member benefits, except these member types are ineligible to vote or hold any elected office.
**Members shall have one vote on each matter put forth to the membership for a vote, except that they shall not be eligible to hold elected office within the Society or its Chapters.


For NEW, FIRST-TIME MEMBERS, prorated dues are available based on initial join date:

  • Jan. 1st – Jun. 30th = full dues amount for current year (membership valid join date through December 31st of CURRENT YEAR)
  • Jul. 1st – Sept. 30th = half dues amount for current year (membership valid join date through December 31st of CURRENT YEAR)
  • Oct. 1st – Dec. 31st = full dues amount for following year (membership valid join date through December 31st of the FOLLOWING YEAR)

ALL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Membership year is based on the calendar year (January through December); dues shown in US Dollars.
 

For EXPIRED, RETURNING MEMBERS, CLICK HERE for more information.