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  Change my view

  This category is all about posting something that you believe but are open to evidence that your belief is mistaken. Arguments to change someone's mind should use scientific evidence, rather than emotional appeals or marketing claims.

  3 discussions 56 comments Most recent: Chemical Manufacture - Safety of preservatives by LuisJavier on December 2019 December 2019
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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.

  153 discussions 859 comments Most recent: Problem with creating a Peeling gel with carbomer by Dr Catherine Pratt on January 21 January 21
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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.

  13 discussions 103 comments Most recent: What is LOVE? by ngarayeva001 on January 8 January 8
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  2.6K discussions 18.6K comments Most recent: Graniness in o/w emulsions by Riddhi26 on 4:00PM 4:00PM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  203 discussions 831 comments Most recent: Formulation help by shabeen on 4:18PM 4:18PM
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  General

  General discussions

  497 discussions 3.2K comments Most recent: Fat Bloom Inhibitor by DSTANK on January 20 January 20
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  111 discussions 611 comments Most recent: Incorporation of water-soluble natural colorants into oil-based cosmetics by Dr Catherine Pratt on January 20 January 20
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  Innovation

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

  28 discussions 175 comments Most recent: Fluid shampoo by ngarayeva001 on January 18 January 18
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  Resources

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

  163 discussions 935 comments Most recent: Scales for business by Belassi on January 20 January 20
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  136 discussions 706 comments Most recent: Torn between excluding fluff ingredients vs. adding them for marketing by DeedeeUkulele on January 20 January 20
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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.

  179 discussions 949 comments Most recent: Oh Boy! Big mistake? by Herbnerd on January 15 January 15
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  168 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: Essential oils and skin by Dtdang on January 17 January 17
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  239 discussions 1.6K comments Most recent: European Natural Hair Supplier by BUNSEN87 on January 15 January 15
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  93 discussions 554 comments Most recent: Calcium Citrate- to use or not to use by devo2 on January 7 January 7
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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 2019 January 2019
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  Career

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

  32 discussions 206 comments Most recent: looking for a cosmetic pressed makeup course by Chris on December 2019 December 2019