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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.

  5 discussions 82 comments Most recent: DIY sanitisers "recipes" must be banned by ngarayeva001 on April 8 April 8
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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.

  173 discussions 924 comments Most recent: Vitamin E acetate an antioxidant? by Perry on April 8 April 8
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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.

  18 discussions 115 comments Most recent: INCI nomenclature by Pharma on March 31 March 31
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  2.9K discussions 20K comments Most recent: Hand Gel advice by Shams on April 8 April 8
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  210 discussions 847 comments Most recent: buying Oilkemia 5S (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Polyurethane-79) by Saba on April 2 April 2
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  General

  General discussions

  547 discussions 3.4K comments Most recent: Preserving Gummy Bears? by Herbnerd on April 8 April 8
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  120 discussions 632 comments Most recent: MATTE LIPSTICK by ngarayeva001 on April 3 April 3
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  Innovation

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

  31 discussions 176 comments Most recent: Interesting OS Ingredient by Padmavathi on March 3 March 3
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  Resources

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

  176 discussions 1K comments Most recent: EUCLEF - European Chemicals Legislation Finder (New Tool) by Agate on April 8 April 8
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  141 discussions 734 comments Most recent: Powdered Self-Care Products (Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner) by Agate on March 29 March 29
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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.

  188 discussions 997 comments Most recent: What do you think of essential oils? by LuisJavier on April 8 April 8
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  176 discussions 1.2K comments Most recent: Breastfeeding Balm and Baby Saftey? by PeaceLoveNaturals on March 24 March 24
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  264 discussions 1.8K comments Most recent: Shampoo formula with Plantacare 1200 by Belassi on April 8 April 8
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  107 discussions 610 comments Most recent: Disinfectant Yellowing Effect by Pharma on April 6 April 6
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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

  32 discussions 206 comments Most recent: looking for a cosmetic pressed makeup course by Chris on December 2019 December 2019