Category List

• Expand for more options.

  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.

  11 discussions 135 comments Most recent: Is the Dynamic MiniPro "Blender Tool" attachment a homogenizer ⁉️ by domicanica on June 17 June 17
• Expand for more options.

  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.

  265 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: Water appeared when stability testing with Warm Oven by EVchem on 4:37PM 4:37PM
• Expand for more options.

  Off Topic

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

  50 discussions 277 comments Most recent: Actives, Percentages & Layers by halrac on June 22 June 22
• Expand for more options.

  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  4.2K discussions 27.4K comments Most recent: W in O emulsion by lookoutitscaleb on 8:46PM 8:46PM
• Expand for more options.

  Requests / Opportunities

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

  236 discussions 895 comments Most recent: Natural actives in enamel protection by PhilGeis on May 27 May 27
• Expand for more options.

  General

  General discussions

  841 discussions 5K comments Most recent: Viscometer NDJ-5S by jenchemist on 6:07PM 6:07PM
• Expand for more options.

  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  141 discussions 716 comments Most recent: Parabens in Cosmetics by Paprik on June 17 June 17
• Expand for more options.

  Innovation

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

  47 discussions 256 comments Most recent: Tranexamic Acid by Padmavathi on May 11 May 11
• Expand for more options.

  Resources

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

  224 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: Best suppliers for quality SCI Powder that doesn't make me itch by emma1985 on June 15 June 15
• Expand for more options.

  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  159 discussions 842 comments Most recent: Cosmetic line coach training program by Perry on June 16 June 16
• Expand for more options.

  Cosmetic Industry

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

  253 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: The "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" - looks like there’s a new villain by PhilGeis on June 21 June 21
• Expand for more options.

  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  218 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: Dimethicones by Paprik on 7:04PM 7:04PM
• Expand for more options.

  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  370 discussions 2.3K comments Most recent: SHOULD HAIR GROWTH OILS HAVE PENETRATING INGREDIENTS??? by Perry on 2:39AM 2:39AM
• Expand for more options.

  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  130 discussions 731 comments Most recent: What is a basic question about beauty products you want to know the answer to? by ngarayeva001 on June 9 June 9
• Expand for more options.

  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
• Expand for more options.

  Career

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

  40 discussions 249 comments Most recent: Someone wants to buy a formula. by MarkBroussard on April 8 April 8