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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.

  13 discussions 142 comments Most recent: HIP - high internal phase emulsions. To good to be true? by ChemicalPyros on 5:24AM 5:24AM
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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.

  277 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate VS tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate by Pharma on 4:42AM 4:42AM
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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.

  59 discussions 306 comments Most recent: A note of thank you for the whole community here from a fellow colleague. by Svemirska_baklava on September 15 September 15
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  4.4K discussions 28.6K comments Most recent: Shampoo formulation with vegetable oil by marinaartm on 7:08AM 7:08AM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  238 discussions 900 comments Most recent: Best Raw Ingredients to use - formulating pods for HI&I by BROB on August 20 August 20
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  General

  General discussions

  888 discussions 5.3K comments Most recent: Chemical banned in thailand? by ozgirl on 5:28AM 5:28AM
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  144 discussions 723 comments Most recent: Red No 4 stability by Microformulation on September 16 September 16
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  Innovation

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

  50 discussions 270 comments Most recent: Lotion by Iwana on August 30 August 30
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  Resources

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

  230 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: How to search the forum by Perry on September 16 September 16
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  162 discussions 861 comments Most recent: What does a new brand need to succeed? by Perry on September 16 September 16
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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.

  262 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: Is there any online cosmetic store than shows the front and back of the product? by Perry on September 15 September 15
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  234 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: Are oils/emollients bad for skin? by zetein on September 15 September 15
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  385 discussions 2.3K comments Most recent: Thickening with PEG-150 Distearate by Fii on September 16 September 16
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  139 discussions 785 comments Most recent: What is a basic question about beauty products you want to know the answer to? by Perry on September 16 September 16
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  Podcast

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

  4 discussions 1 comment Most recent: The Beauty Brains are back by Gunther on May 22 May 22
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  Career

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

  41 discussions 250 comments Most recent: Cosmetic Formulation Agreement by chemicalmatt on September 3 September 3