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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.

  128 discussions 672 comments Most recent: Need help stabilizing formula by ngarayeva001 on August 10 August 10
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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.

  10 discussions 96 comments Most recent: email re "help me out" seeking donations by ngarayeva001 on August 2 August 2
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  Formulating

  Questions and discussions about formulating cosmetic products

  2.2K discussions 16.3K comments Most recent: Floor Cleaner by ngarayeva001 on 12:20PM 12:20PM
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  Requests / Opportunities

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

  188 discussions 784 comments Most recent: Looking for Formulator/Manufacturer for micro-encapsulation by jlstoc01 on August 14 August 14
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  General

  General discussions

  417 discussions 2.8K comments Most recent: Effectiveness of SPECTRASTAT G2-N Preservative in O/W Emulsions with Neutral pH? by Perry on 1:39AM 1:39AM
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  Color and makeup

  Discussions specifically about color cosmetics.

  95 discussions 549 comments Most recent: Titanium dioxide with Castor oil by ngarayeva001 on 8:53AM 8:53AM
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  Innovation

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

  24 discussions 143 comments Most recent: Advice on working with a Formulation Lab by Dr Catherine Pratt on June 1 June 1
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  Resources

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

  146 discussions 812 comments Most recent: PH meter by Hector on 8:37AM 8:37AM
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  Starting a cosmetic line

  Discussions about how to start your own cosmetic line

  118 discussions 632 comments Most recent: Adding Biotin in Hair products by Microformulation on August 15 August 15
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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.

  153 discussions 837 comments Most recent: BASF and ULprospector registeration by paoloferino on August 5 August 5
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  Skin

  For discussions about developing skin care products

  151 discussions 1K comments Most recent: Oil cleanser that rinses totally clean with water. by Doreen on August 17 August 17
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  Hair

  For discussions about developing hair care products

  203 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: organic, vegan anionic surfactant by ngarayeva001 on 12:11PM 12:11PM
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  Science

  Discussions about cosmetic science and science in general

  72 discussions 404 comments Most recent: LUVIQUAT heat protection by ngarayeva001 on August 16 August 16
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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

  30 discussions 195 comments Most recent: SCC Annual Meeting by Perry on August 1 August 1