Welcome to the forum

[Kleng_artsal]

Hello,  my name is klein
Im very interested in formulating my own skincare.  Ive been joining workshops to gain knowledge on formulating. So far ive been lurking this forum for a while and learned a lot. 

[Anonymous]

Hello all!

I am a happy to be here! I am interested in reading everyone’s questions and comments about formulating. I’ve been lurking here for a bit and soaking up a lot of knowledge from the many interesting posts.

Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience everyone!

[itsgena]

Hi everybody,

I just received my bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. I have always been into skincare and have just begun making skincare formulas of my own. I’m used to making purely water-based formulas, as that is practically foolproof, but now I’m entering the world of emulsions and am excited to make workable formulas! I would say figuring out the correct quantity of emulsifier is going to be my biggest hurdle, which is why I came here for some extra help! My ultimate goal is to share my formulas with others, just not myself.

I’ve been reading many topics here over the past weeks and I’m humbled by the wealth of knowledge of many users here and I am so grateful for each of your contributions!

[Anonymous]

Hello all,
Interested to learn more about cosmetic formulating and how various ingredients affect primary packaging compatibility.
Thank you.

[Rossy]

Hi am Rosy, i am a part time worker and a skin therapist. So happy to be in this forum, to learn new ideas on formulation  to advance in skin care.

[J4ckbird]

Hello Perry,
Thank you so much for this forum and website. My name is Sally, I’m a soap maker and formulator of natural skin care products. I have a business in Australia called Bird Body Essentials. My challenge is to work out how to formulate products made from ingredients you would (almost) find in your kitchen that work to nourish your body. My high school chemistry is of little help, but I have been an investigative journalist for 30 years, so those skills I used there help me research and seek answers to the puzzles I try to solve. I feel like a chemists’ groupie on this forum and I really appreciate the support and advice (and non judgement) that is offered.
Thanks.  

[Dreamer77]

Hello, I am a Pharmacist and Cosmetics Formulator, I specialize in formulating expensive custom formulas mainly for face and body care. I am trying to create the perfect formula for the face as I work mainly with high-end materials only. I am almost done with my formula and sometime within the next two months I am planning to throw it in the market. 

[poochie]

Hello everyone, and thank you for adding me to your forum.

My name is Jane and I have been manufacturing and selling skin care products in the UK for 15 years. I am in the process of starting a second business focussing on grooming products for pets. I am strugging to formulate a stable sulfate free shampoo recipe, and after 12 months of trying, have decided to ask for expert help.

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone, 
I’m Funmi from Nigeria. A graduate of chemistry and really interested in formulation especially personal care products. I’m a novice in this and look forward to learning and also adding value.

[AlaattinCabuk]

Hello, i am not a chemist, i am physicist. But somehow i’ve been in to cosmetics job. I am managing a factory also producing lotions,gels,oil in oil dispersions for three years. I’ve learned so much from internet (forums books …). I want to learn whole molecular structures and have more knowledge about what i am doing. If i can help any, i am here to share my knowledge. Nice to meet you.

[VictoriaBee]

Hi!   I have created and sold skin care, body care and soap for 17 years (on a very small scale) ? and more of, as my husband calls it . . a very expensive hobby ?.   I’m looking forward to manufacturing and selling on a larger scale now that I have a shop and the space to do it.  I’ve been learning a lot browsing the posts.  Glad to be part of this community.  

[Aziz]

Hi ,
I am Aziz , my educational background is , Graduation in Chemistry and Masters in Organic Chemistry . I did job in Sanofi BD Ltd for several years in Sales and Marketing . I was away from my subject related job for several years . 
Now I have formulate a hand wash and a liquid dish wash and going to launch in the market . I have a desire to add more items in course of time . 

[Tauriel]

Hello everyone, 

My name is Japnaam and I’m in brazil.
I am not a cosmetic chemist. I have only recently taken up on formulating as a “hobby”, so I’m very new at this. I apologize for posting a discussion before introducing myself. I only just saw this introduction page as well as the page on discussion post rules…
At the moment, I’m taking the online cosmetic formulation course and I find it quite helpful for someone like me. I look forward to learning and contributing (if I can).
Thank you for making information available to everyone!

[Jake99]

Hi my name is Jake,I am from north east India.I’m a  graduate in chemistry.Today,I am going to participate in entrepreneur competition held by the state govt of Mizoram,India.I am going to compete for initiating a Cosmetic company.If i win,I will need lots of help you as I am new in this department.I will try my best effort to help you too.thanks

[Nthabi_joy]

Hello Everyone 

I’ve been dabbling in DIY cosmetics for quite a while now because I find it fun and interesting. I’m mainly self taught without much formal instruction however, I’ve since learned to make some cool stuff and some are colossal flops. Looking forward to sharing, learning and contributing where possible. Excited to be part of the community ?

[Willow]

Hi, I’m Catherine Harrison from Ohio, USA, and my company is Willowdale Botanicals.  I’m the formulator (as well as the everything-else-or), and in my previous career was a neuroscientist, not trained as a chemist but with plenty of experience in biochem.  I’ve got a BS in Physics and a PhD in neuroscience.  I’ve lurked in the forum for a few years but I want to get more active so I thought I should say hi.  I really, really appreciate this forum being available as a free resource.  Coming into cosmetic chemistry sideways without formal training can be challenging and to all the experts in this forum being so generous with your time, thank you!  I want to shout out to SwiftCraftyMonkey’s blog, too, without whom I’d not have learned enough to even show up here.  Anyway, thank you Perry and everyone, and I’ll try not to be a fool or a pest (more than necessary).

[smok]

iam abderezak from algeria I came from mathematics to thechemistry

I am so excited to become a part of this forum!

I am a new formulator

I look forward to learning, sharing, discussing with you all!

english is not my mother language

aie aie aie i forgott!  iam beekeeper for 20 years

[Anonymous]

Hi,
My name is Jennifer Hiatt. I am not a cosmetic Chemist, and so far have been self taught. I started 6 years ago, dabbling, making DIY stuff (unfortunately from Pinterest) and started doing more research and realized 99.9% of the “recipes” on there were total crap. Fast forward a few years, and I stumbled upon much more legitimate sites and became more proficient. I love to read and research, and enjoy Formulating and trying to come up with new ideas. I enjoy looking at ingredients lists and trying to come up with possible formulations for fun:-) I’m also a spreadsheet dork and put everything into Excel. I have experience making CP soap, lotion, serum, shampoo, conditioner, color cosmetics, face masks, etc.

[DrPop]

Hey, Thank you for approving my membership.
I have been ,,stalking” this forum for the past few months so I decided to join it.
I’m not a chemist bit I am M.D so I believe I’m well versed into chemistry.
I suck with number so If you see me, posting about anything on this forum that involves math of my own creation RUN

[KateCreates]

Hi, My name is Kate.  My background is mostly the engineering with a BS in physics.  I’ve always worked in regulated industry but cosmetics is new to me.

I’m interested in formulation mostly because of someone close to me developing a very bad allergy to coconut and palm derivatives.  Finding options that don’t cause her a reaction has been nigh impossible.  There has been a lot of scouring specs trying to find modern functional ingredients without those.

I’m looking at launching a small line with my coconut free formulas because their is such a lack of available solutions for people with these allergies.  It’s obviously a small group but everyone needs basic personal care. 

I’m way better at learning about the chemistry and production and regulations than the marketing, which is pretty much the opposite recommended in Perry’s article about what you need to launch a line.  

[Shaine75]

Hi All:

My name is Stephen and I’m an engineer and children’s salon owner.  

Cosmetic formulating is completely new to me, however I have an incredible interest in learning how to formulate safe and effective hair care products for children.

I will try to help my fellow members whenever I can, but as a relatively new formulator, unfortunately I suspect that I will require a little assistance from more seasoned members as I get started.  I hope this is not a problem, and if it is, sincere apologies in advance! ?

So looking forward to meeting other cosmetic chemists in this forum and getting to know you a little better!

Best wishes!

-Steve

[SkinNP]

My name is Shannon Johnson. I’m a nurse practitioner on Boston’s North Shore. Since 2017 I’ve been laying groundwork to launch my own skin care products for specific clinical conditions.  I’m lucky enough to have a husband who is a chemical engineer and runs a manufacturing company, and who encouraged me to start by getting some education in cosmetic formulating (he found and steered me to the Practical Cosmetic Formulating courses). I’d like to thank the many people who share their expertise and insights on this forum in a professional and courteous way, and hope I can return the favor.  Looking forward to Suppliers’ Day 2019!

[glassnoodle]

Hello everyone!  I’m just a hobbyist trying to learn more and make my craft better. Looking forward to interacting with everyone. 

[Anonymous]

I am Harendrasinh, MSc -Microbiology we are in Analytical and formulation Lab. As these sectors recently grow by about 15% to17% in India with new products so want to update and enhance my knowledge for prohibited compounds/ ban compound in cosmetic products as per latest cosmetic Act. Thereby supporting customer and RM /PM Supplier for over all quality and legal law compliance.

[Quimico]

Hi my name is Belew Haile, i am a Chemist and work as a products developer.
I can share my knowledge on liquid detergents & cosmetics formulation.
Thanks