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Cosmetic Science discussion form. For people who want for formulate cosmetics and get advice from other formulators around the world.
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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.
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CMV - Methylisothiazolinone preservatives are safe for rinse-off products
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Perry
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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.
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what's wrong?
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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.
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Filtering an Oleo resin
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Formulating
Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products
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Making Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Requests / Opportunities
This is the place where you can ask for help from a cosmetic chemist or post job opportunities.
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Looking for a cosmetics manufacturing consultant ASAP!
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General
General discussions
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homogenizer or stirrer for small business starting out?
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Color and makeup
Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.
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Need help with color changing clay mask
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Innovation
Do you know of a cool new technology? This would be the place to talk about it.
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How this color changing hand wash works?
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Resources
A place to put discussions about helpful resources for cosmetic chemists, formulators and cosmetic entrepreneurs
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Studies that Compare Preservatives
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Starting a cosmetic line
Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line
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Cost Effective Testing Lab in UK
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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.
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Don't miss the Clean Beauty Debate
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Perry
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Skin
For discussions about developing skin care products
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Anybody played with Paeonol? Is there really power in peonies? :)
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Graillotion
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Hair
For discussions about developing hair care products
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% of fragrance in liquid dish cleaner?
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Science
Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general
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Ectoin Thoughts and advice!
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nicki121
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January 9
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Podcast
Here is where you would put comments, topic suggestions, guest suggestions and anything else about the cosmetic science podcast.
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The Beauty Brains are back
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Gunther
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January 2019
January 2019
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Career
Advice and tips about your career as a cosmetic chemist and formulator
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We hope that our experience in the production of cosmetic raw materials will be of help to you.
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October 2020
October 2020
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