Welcome to the forum

[Bobzchemist]

Sound like a great new product, actually. “Try new and improved Bumpkiss, now with more Bump!”

(The word you’re looking for is bupkis, which is Yiddish-derived slang for “nothing at all”) http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/bupkis 

I’m going to leave out the original Yiddish definition of this, because ick.

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone my name is Adepeju, a Nigerian. I studied Biochemistry at degree level.I want to explore the skincare world and create a niche for myself in the field . so Im her to learn what it takes to achieve my goal.thanks for accepting me to the forum.

[hasanarsan]

I am a 67 years old chemical engineer. In my profesinal life I begin with paint and resin manufacturing 12 years, then I started to work for office products for 3 years, then I work for electro plating work shop 5 years and around 20 years for cosmetic and detergent chemicals inporting and distributing. Meanwhile formulation and contact manufacturing was one of our business also. I am retired but still working at my own lab mostly for formulation.

[OldPerry]

@hasanarsan - Welcome to the forum! You sound like an all-around formulator.

[Anonymous]

Hello. I am Ruth from South Africa and I am a cosmetic formulator for curly and kinky hair products. I have been formulating for just over a year and I am here to learn more about cosmetic science and interact in the field of cosmetic formulating. I look forward to learning as much as possible and sharing my experiences in this forum.

[OldPerry]

Welcome to the forum Ruth!

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for including me in this colossally helpful and informative community!
I am Priya, a researcher in chemical science and technology for 5 years. Recently, I have started working in a research field that is hugely different from what I have done so far (devices and fabrication in nano scale): Making viable and effective soap formulation.
I came across this forum and even though this isn’t my expertise area, these discussions were insanely helpful. I was told in my lab to just follow a formulation that they were manufacturing for years and optimize it with one more ingredient. I was going crazy trying to find out the functions and effects of the given materials till I came here. I’d love to learn further and help you guys in any capacity if I could (Having said that, on an off chance if you have a question related to nano-fabrication, I’d be so-ooo glad to help). Have a happy day!

[Aijalon]

Greetings!

I am Al, from the Philippines.I am a Chemical Engineer by profession and I am currently working in a medium-scale Cosmetics Company here in our country. I am part in Quality Assurance and Research, Design, and Development. We produce a wide range of products from soaps, lotions, creams, facials, etc. but not for hair care and color cosmetics. I have just started learning the craft and I am very eager to deepen further my knowledge and understanding on everything about Cosmetics.

I have limited knowledge on cosmetic formulations and current cosmetics trends. However, I can possibly help with inquiries regarding scale up and processing (although theoretical and not based from actual experience).

[palerider]

Hello, I have a passion for health and discoverying what works to improve it. This has lead me as I’ve meet my skin care issue and my daughters over the years to do my own formulation. I look forward to being part of the discussion.

[OldPerry]

Welcome aboard everyone! Great to have you here.

Be sure to post a new discussion or comment on one that is already going on.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for allowing me to be part of this forum. I am a cosmetic chemist and partner and founder of a small skin care company based in Argentina. I am trying to expand my business internationally and that implies to be always updated on cosmetic science. 

[Danger]

Hello everyone,

I am Harry from Indonesia.. Wow, it,s a great pleasure finding this helpful community. Thank you for allowing me joining the forum. I am a cosmetic chemist for about 2 years and I want to learn more about cosmetic formulating. I look forward to learning as much as possible and sharing my experiences in this forum.

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone!

Good day to all of you.

Glad to found this website. As for my education background, I’m a graduate from (Chemistry) Forensic Analysis course which is not really related to cosmetic field. Well I can say after all the basic is still “Chemistry”. Almost 2 years involved in personal care and cosmetic with very limited knowledge in this field. Hopefully all of you can help me by giving advise and sharing knowledge later ^^,

[Jolanda]

My name is
Jola from Poland. I’ve been working in the color cosmetics industry about 10
years and I would like to expand knowledge in this field. Maybe I can also help
someone;). Perry thank you very much for this portal and thank you that you
give me membership on this magic forum !!!

[jiroband]

Hello everyone, and thank you for accepting me into your group!

I’m Jim from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born and raised in Iowa, I graduated form Iowa State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture, and moved to Florida soon after.

My adventures in cosmetic chemistry began about 10 years ago in soapmaking with a strong desire to create all-natural soap and skincare products.My relentless quest for proven, scientific information has led me to the conclusion that not all natural ingredients are safe, and not all synthetic ingredients are harmful. I’m here to learn more, and to contribute where I can.

I’m one of those people with a restless mind who is interested in many things. Aside from landscape architecture, I’m obsessed with computers (I built my last two), home remodeling, cooking & baking, perfumery, and cold-process soap-making as well as all types of bath and body products. I’m also an inventor with a patent-pending on my new product, the Dish Grappler, designed to hold down lightweight items in the dishwasher.

If I’m not home, you can probably find me at the Home Depot.

[CW6724]

Hi Everyone!

I am new to formulating but have been a lab tech for about 5 years at multiple different cosmetic companies within formulation so I know a lot about the basic process. I have been regularly visiting the site for a little over a year now, but have finally decided to become a member. This site has been very insightful as I research new raw materials and begin my own formulations. Since I am so new I do not have much advice to give but I want everyone to know that even though I may not comment, your advice to others has helped my issues in the past and I am sure will help in the future. I find myself regularly jotting down notes of good advice to have for future reference.

Thank you again for all of your insight and expertise!

[ameelyaah0422]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for approving my request to join here yesterday in which was my birthday so I consider it as a gift from you all anyway, my name is Amelia, living here in the Philippines. I have a start up small business producing liquid detergents with the help of my mom who is a pharmacist however at times, if a have questions in regards with formulations, she sometimes unable to answer since she’s not practicing her profession for years now. I tried to make research online however sometimes im unable to find the answers and sometimes hard to understand since I dont have any background with Chemistry. But as we slowly found out how to make Dishwashing Liquids, thats when started appreciating Chemistry, it was sooo cool. Im planning to study Chemical Engeneering hopefully this year. It was great that i found this forum, helping one another. I will definitely learn a lot from all of you! Thank you!! :blush:

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone! 

I’m a formulator for almost 7 years of toiletries and household product here in the Philippines. after several years in this field i know i still have a lot to learn, looking forward to your advise in this site.  someday after so many product development i have done i want to be a consultant for start up company. 

again thank you for accepting me! 

[Anonymous]

Greetings. 

I recently enrolled in the Natural Cosmetic Formulating Course.  I am not a chemist but I have a diverse background in the ingredient and finished product manufacturing world.  I recently started my own skincare business so I am very excited to learn as much as I can from the course and to connect with my fellow experts in this forum. 

[LisaLise]

Hey all. I feel quite honored to be accepted to this group! I am a creator of custom skin and hair care products using predominately plant-based ingredients, based in Copenhagen Denmark. My website: http://www.lisalise.com

I am entirely self taught and started my cosmetics-making journey in my teens (long before all these grey hairs started showing up). I journal some my product development and research on my blog http://www.lisaliseblog.com

I look forward to getting acquainted with everyone.

[Bobzchemist]

Glad to see you’re here!

[LisaLise]

thanks Bob!

[Anonymous]

Hello!

I am a hairstylist who has been searching for more knowledge on the ingredients in the products I use. I am glad to be a part of this group!

[OldPerry]

Welcome to the group. We have a few hairstylists here.

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone,

My background is in other areas of applied science, but I have recently become interested in formulating cosmetics for my personal use. I am particularly interested in the efficacy of ‘anti-aging’ actives (such as retinol, vit C & E, Matrixyl & Matrixyl 3000, niacinamide) and how to ensure stability and penetration of these actives.