該雜志發表關于化妝品科學家感興趣的主題的技術論文，每年分發六次。化妝品化學家協會的年度會員資格包括印刷量的化妝品科學期刊。

The Journal publishes technical papers on topics of interest to cosmetic scientists and is distributed six times per year. Yearly Membership in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists includes printed volumes of the Journal of Cosmetic Science.