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  Advanced Questions

  This is for formulation questions from people who already have a solid background in cosmetic formulating. Don't ask general, basic questions here.

  120 discussions 573 comments Most recent: Preservation attributes of the organic acids by ozgirl on June 24 June 24
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  Off Topic

  This is a place to post topics that are important to forum members but are not necessarily related to cosmetic formulating.

  9 discussions 93 comments Most recent: plant fermentation with lactobacillus by chemicalmatt on May 23 May 23
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  2.1K discussions 15.1K comments Most recent: Duplicating a Crystal Clear Algin gel by Perry on 2:04PM 2:04PM
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  Requests / Opportunities

  This is the place where you can ask for help from a cosmetic chemist or post job opportunities.

  182 discussions 766 comments Most recent: Seeking a consultant with contract manufacturing experience (US) by TRobles81 on 1:25PM 1:25PM
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  General

  General discussions

  392 discussions 2.6K comments Most recent: Does anyone know a good small batch contract manufacturer? by TRobles81 on 1:27PM 1:27PM
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  92 discussions 522 comments Most recent: Transperant lipstick by ngarayeva001 on 1:02PM 1:02PM
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  Innovation

  Do you know of a cool new technology? This would be the place to talk about it.

  24 discussions 143 comments Most recent: Advice on working with a Formulation Lab by Dr Catherine Pratt on June 1 June 1
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  Resources

  A place to put discussions about helpful resources for cosmetic chemists, formulators and cosmetic entrepreneurs

  138 discussions 790 comments Most recent: Buying ingredients by Pharma on June 13 June 13
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  113 discussions 622 comments Most recent: What is a reasonable price for formula e-book? by Gunther on June 21 June 21
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  Cosmetic Industry

  If there is something going on in the cosmetic industry, this would be the place to talk about it.

  151 discussions 827 comments Most recent: INCI naming botanicals EU by RDchemist15 on June 24 June 24
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  145 discussions 978 comments Most recent: Dog treatment by Belassi on June 24 June 24
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  184 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: Fragrance calculation - styling clay pomade O/W emulsion by Dtdang on June 18 June 18
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  66 discussions 370 comments Most recent: What should we cover in a new raw material course? by Fekher on June 19 June 19
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  Podcast

  Here is where you would put comments, topic suggestions, guest suggestions and anything else about the cosmetic science podcast.

  2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: The Beauty Brains are back by Gunther on January 29 January 29
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  Career

  Advice and tips about your career as a cosmetic chemist and formulator

  28 discussions 194 comments Most recent: Working for a contract manufacturer by CMprocesser on January 9 January 9