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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.

  8 discussions 112 comments Most recent: CMV - Methylisothiazolinone preservatives are safe for rinse-off products by Perry on September 2020 September 2020
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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.

  242 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: what's wrong? by Abdullah on 9:38AM 9:38AM
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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.

  39 discussions 210 comments Most recent: Filtering an Oleo resin by Cafe33 on January 12 January 12
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  3.8K discussions 24.9K comments Most recent: Making Glyceryl Stearate SE by Cafe33 on 6:41PM 6:41PM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  231 discussions 886 comments Most recent: Looking for a cosmetics manufacturing consultant ASAP! by khaoula on January 5 January 5
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  General

  General discussions

  757 discussions 4.6K comments Most recent: homogenizer or stirrer for small business starting out? by catanasio on 9:15PM 9:15PM
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  133 discussions 663 comments Most recent: Need help with color changing clay mask by Theechemist on 3:33PM 3:33PM
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  Innovation

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

  39 discussions 234 comments Most recent: How this color changing hand wash works? by Bill_Toge on January 8 January 8
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  Resources

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

  215 discussions 1.2K comments Most recent: Studies that Compare Preservatives by natzam44 on 5:00PM 5:00PM
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  154 discussions 823 comments Most recent: Cost Effective Testing Lab in UK by Benz3ne on December 2020 December 2020
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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.

  237 discussions 1.2K comments Most recent: Don't miss the Clean Beauty Debate by Perry on January 12 January 12
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  205 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: Anybody played with Paeonol? Is there really power in peonies? :) by Graillotion on January 6 January 6
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  330 discussions 2.1K comments Most recent: % of fragrance in liquid dish cleaner? by Margaret on 8:21PM 8:21PM
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  123 discussions 685 comments Most recent: Ectoin Thoughts and advice! by nicki121 on January 9 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.

  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

  38 discussions 221 comments Most recent: We hope that our experience in the production of cosmetic raw materials will be of help to you. by ZleyHoldings on October 2020 October 2020