Solving cosmetic formulation problems
One the cosmetic science formulation forum we often get people looking for advice on how to improve their formulas. While …
Read MoreChemistry concepts most important for cosmetic formulators
Whenever we do a webinar, we find that about 30 - 40% of people interested in formulating cosmetics don’t have …
Read MoreEnvironmental Impact of the cosmetic industry
When I started formulating cosmetics back in the late 1990’s, one regulatory movement was to reduce the VOC (volatile organic …
Read MoreWhy companies might change a product formula
As a new cosmetic formulator you might be surprised to learn that you won’t get many opportunities to create completely …
Read MoreCosmetic thickeners and stabilizers
Thickeners are considered an aesthetic modifier (as discussed more in this post about types of cosmetic ingredients). In a formula …
Read MoreResearch and the cosmetic industry
In my recent post about cosmetic chemists and marketing I made some assertive claims about the effectiveness of Green Tea …
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