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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.

  7 discussions 100 comments Most recent: Were Parabens Falsely Demonized For use in Cosmetics/Skincare by czkld on June 28 June 28
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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.

  189 discussions 994 comments Most recent: Mosquito repellent regulations by letsalcido on July 1 July 1
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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.

  25 discussions 144 comments Most recent: Honest opinion: is it even worth launching a new cosmetic brand? by MarkBroussard on July 9 July 9
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  3.2K discussions 21.9K comments Most recent: Substitue for Lanolin in Lipgloss by mhart123 on 11:48AM 11:48AM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  215 discussions 857 comments Most recent: Student Opportunities by simranpatel on June 18 June 18
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  General

  General discussions

  623 discussions 4K comments Most recent: Leave In Conditioner w/ 20% Shea Butter by EVchem on 11:04AM 11:04AM
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  123 discussions 633 comments Most recent: How to make BB cream foundation last longer on skin? by ngarayeva001 on May 17 May 17
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  Innovation

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

  34 discussions 196 comments Most recent: Are patents a hindrance or a booster of innovation? by Dr Catherine Pratt on July 8 July 8
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  Resources

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

  195 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: testing lab recommendations by mhart123 on 12:03PM 12:03PM
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  147 discussions 766 comments Most recent: Best place to buy EO's in low volume.... by Pharma on July 6 July 6
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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.

  211 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: Emulsion + Lip Balm Machinery Needed by ajw000 on July 6 July 6
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  185 discussions 1.2K comments Most recent: Looking for ingredients to add to tea tree oil to heal damaged skin from repeated jock itch? by Dr Catherine Pratt on July 8 July 8
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  280 discussions 1.8K comments Most recent: Growth Oil formulation help by ozgirl on 5:26AM 5:26AM
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  112 discussions 643 comments Most recent: aloe vera oil by Dr Catherine Pratt on July 8 July 8
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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

  35 discussions 213 comments Most recent: Insight on Masters and cosmetic science career options by JenTa on July 8 July 8