Cosmetic Formulation Basics
To be a cosmetic chemist you have to learn to make cosmetic formulas. For most people starting out in the cosmetic industry, you’ll specialize in a specific type of formulation such as skin, hair, or color cosmetics.
However, to be a complete cosmetic chemist you should have an understanding of how ALL cosmetics work and are formulated. This doesn’t mean you have to go make them (although that is encourage) but it does mean that if someone asks you how a product works, you’ll be able to answer them.
In this series we are going to cover as many types of cosmetics and personal care products we can imagine. We’ll discuss what a product is designed to do, how it works, and some of the ingredients that make it work.
Cosmetic Formulation Basics
1. Hair Conditioner
2. Body Wash
3. Lipstick
4. Hair Gel
5. Skin Lotion
6. Sunless Tanning
7. Antiperspirant
8. Nail Polish
9. Foundation
10.Toothpaste
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Great job
Can you include formulations for shaving products for razor bumps and razor burn?
Hello!
could you please include formulation information for eyeliners, mascaras, eyeshadows and blush? Thanks!
Hi Perry and every other members of the forum.
Plz, can any one help me wit a starting formular for hair setting lotion. Thanks
Hi there,
I have been reading this website for a few months now and find it really really useful, its a great place for info, I have now taken the leap to try and make a formulation for a body butter to get certified by a chemist but desperatly need some help with this could anyone help it would be greatly appreciated.
I would suggest you post the question in our Forum.
Please if you can add botanical formulae too.
I would appreciate it if someone can assist me with formulating body butter and body scrub?
Hi Estelle,
I would be happy to assist you with your body butter and body scrub products. If you are still interested feel free to submit an inquiry through my website.
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