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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.

  135 discussions 715 comments Most recent: Most Effective whitening agent by ngarayeva001 on October 17 October 17
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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.

  11 discussions 97 comments Most recent: Certifications for home laboratory by Perry on October 8 October 8
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  2.4K discussions 17.4K comments Most recent: Selenium sulfide solubility by Shubh123 on 4:05AM 4:05AM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  196 discussions 805 comments Most recent: Zinc oxide (ZnO) dispersion for sunscreen - Looking for a supplier in North America by MarisaLR on October 18 October 18
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  General

  General discussions

  443 discussions 2.9K comments Most recent: Welcome to the forum by ifamuj on October 17 October 17
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  100 discussions 579 comments Most recent: Question on Color Matching for Color Cosmetics by Herbnerd on October 17 October 17
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  Innovation

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

  27 discussions 164 comments Most recent: Replacement for Calcium Carbonate in Natural Tootpaste by devo2 on October 3 October 3
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  Resources

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

  153 discussions 845 comments Most recent: Gatsby moving rubber by ggunawan on October 18 October 18
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  126 discussions 666 comments Most recent: Units sold per month by Dr Catherine Pratt on October 18 October 18
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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.

  163 discussions 882 comments Most recent: How to make thick hard whitening face cream by bil7 on October 13 October 13
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  161 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: Change my view - Hyaluronic acid vs Glycerin by Dr Catherine Pratt on October 18 October 18
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  223 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: how many clean ingridients do you know? by Perry on October 18 October 18
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  83 discussions 511 comments Most recent: Oil and emulsifier compatibility question by Pharma on October 17 October 17
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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 29 January 29
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  Career

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

  31 discussions 206 comments Most recent: Institute of personal care science Cosmetic Chemist? by Perry on October 6 October 6