Welcome to the forum

[OldPerry]

@Abigail - Welcome to the forum!

[Chippy]

Hello everyone! My name is Roi. I have a pharmacist degree and am currently taking a master’s course in pharmaceutical sciences in a Japanese University. I have been very attracted to the cosmetics formulation world for the last 6 months, and I want to focus my career path in this direction. I came across this forum while searching for formulation information. I am a beginner, and I hope I can learn a lot in this forum.
Thank you very much! よろしくお願いします

[Anuli]

Hello! 

I forgot to do my introduction! ( I saw a post that engaged my attention) 
I happened to find Cosmetic Corner through a google search years ago. I was so intrigued by the vast knowledge- I enrolled at the University of Cincinnati -Masters of Pharmacology in Cosmetic Sciences- 
I completed a year and I learned so much of the chemical side of cosmetics and I was given the opportunity to engage with up and new formulators who assisted me with my studies. 

After some thinking, I felt more led to be a dermatology Nurse Practitioner - I transferred programs and I will be finishing soon. 

I’ve been a Nurse for years and I’ve seen so many patients struggle with themselves and hyperpigmentation. 

Developing my own Line has been my passion and as a hands on person, I am driven to learn the ins and out of cosmetic science ???? 
I’m grateful for @perry and this forum and the many esteemed scientists ???? who have patience with us “hobbists” 
For me it’s not a hobby- it’s a life goal that I want to perfect. 

Thank you- 
Anuli C????

[Anonymous]

Hi. My name is Threasa. I am an experienced gardener/herbalist and found soap making by accident trying to use my herbs in new ways. I make and sell cold process soap with herbal infusions. I find a lot of conflicting information in the soap making world so having a forum to connect with may be helpful. I am impressed with the chemistry backgrounds of the members. Hope I can also contribute in a meaningful way. Cheers everyone.

[Anonymous]

Hi ya’ll, my name is Jaxon. I’d been a salary man/professional for 25+ years (in and around southwest US and half of it outside the US), until I decided to be an entrepreneur four years ago. I have developed automotive paints and fabric surfactant by trial and error and successfully built up some small brands for myself. I recently became interested in cosmetic formulation. I wish that I can learn from the good people in this forum on some ingredients and formulation techniques, and also hope can contribute “in a meaningful way” (sorry, I am copying Boomerwave words from above). Thanks Admin for accepting me into the forum.

[Anonymous]

My name is Russell, a semi-retired analytical chemist with no formulation experience but am increasingly interested in formulating my own products (shampoo) for personal use.

[Anonymous]

Hi - thank you for having me. I am Wambui, own a natural skincare company in Nairobi and a formulator in training. So happy to be part of this wonderful, knowledgeable community. 

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am really excited to be a part of this community. I am interested in formulating beauty products, I studied journalism and communication but I am such a beauty fanatic and part time makeup artist. I have been getting dragged deeper and deeper into the world of formulating but i still need to know more before I can make my first product.

[sakura]

Hi everyone, I am a child minder, I would like to learn more about making cosmetics creams etc.. learn more about the ingredients involved and what they are for hopefully I’ll be able to make my own cosmetics one day…  

[Anonymous]

Hi ! I’m Oriana, and I’m a translator (french/spanish if you’re curious), so nothing to do with science really. But I became passionate about the chemistry of cosmetics, and I’m doing lots and lots of research every week to learn as much as I can. I currently make almost all of my skincare and hygiene products (definitely not my sunscreen though obviously).

I had the idea of going back to university to become a formulator, but I’d need to study for around 7-10 years to get there, and that seems way too disheartening at this point in my life.

I’d love to be able one day to sell cosmetics that I formulate with the help of a chemist, if I ever manage to get through french administration and european cosmetic laws… but I’m not there yet ????

[Anonymous]

Hi!

I’ve recently become very interested in the natural No-poo movement and would like to learn more about the ingredients and how they affect hair. There is a lot of information out there, but much of it is hyped and has no real information on pros, cons, and effectiveness.

[Dragonturtle]

Hello everyone!

I’m Amanda and I am from Missouri, USA. I make hair and skin products as a hobby. I do not have any background in chemistry. I went to school for literature. lol.

I started experimenting with making my own shampoo and soap a little over a year ago because I both am cheap and wanted to be more self-sufficient. It has been a whole lot of fun. I’ve even started using some of the herbs from my garden for scent purposes.

Anyway thanks for letting me join and it’s nice to find a place to talk to other people about this stuff.  :smiley:

[NoelleLopes]

Hi all, thank you for approving me for this forum, Perry! I’m Noelle, from the USA, and I am a passionate amateur cosmetic chemist and formulator. (My formal education background includes engineering and applied arts, so I’m used to math, at least!)

So far, most of my learning has been from a combination of Susan Barclay Nichol’s blog and books, and other one-off books, like Recipes for Hair Care Products. Right now, I’m debating signing up for a couple of courses to formalize my learning, like the Chemist’s Corner course  

[Dr_Sara]

Hello! My name is Dr Sara Robb.

The children in my science club call me Dr Sara so that is what I chose as my username.

 
I have a PhD in Neuroscience from Hershey Medical School. My thesis was Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Pretty radical, I know.
 
I moved to the UK to do my post-doc over 20 years ago. My meandering path eventually lead me to my new career- teaching beekeepers how to make cosmetics and helping them meet all the EU legal requirements.

Beekeepers sell their honey at markets and are interested in value-added products that can be sold alongside their honey. Cosmetics are ideal because beeswax, honey, and propolis are on-trend, functional ingredients. I write recipes for soaps, creams, and other products that include bee ingredients.

My main activities are running workshops for beekeepers at The National Honey Show and British Beekeeping Association Spring Convention, writing books and articles, and as a cosmetic safety assessor for Verdigris Cosmetic Solutions.

I am really pleased to join Cosmetic Science Talk!
Dr Sara

[shahzaibdilawar]

Hi, I’m Shahzaib from UK, I have been running my small cosmetic company in my home country for 2 years. I do not have formal chem training and here to learn you pro guys especially from @Perry. 

Looking forward to being a part of the chemists corner family. 

[zacchaeus]

Hi. I am Zacchaeus, a RND specialist in personal care in a cosmetic manufacturing company. Been in the industry for 5 years.

Hope to learn from y’all.

[Anonymous]

Hi I am Oshananda from British Columbia Canada 
  I know this sounds like a silly question but how do I suspend Aloe gel in Coconut oil? I do not want to make a “cream” . I want it to be an oily gel suspended. What is the emulsifier that is least irritating (most gentle/natural) to do this?
Thank you!
Oshananda Manuel

[Anonymous]

Hi, I’m Makua and I’m actually a college student majoring in psychology right now. I contemplated doing chemistry but changed my mind soon after because I preferred learning about the mind. Instead of formulating cosmetics I waned to help people who felt addicted to beauty expectations and cosmetics. This really solidified after I started formulating a sa hobby. There is so much fear mongering and unhealthy mindsets  caused by cosmetic marketing it’s a little saddening.

Edit: I posted without finishing accidently.

[Damode]

I’m DAMODE, I studies applied physics as first degree, currently working in technology Incubation and had been in cosmetics for the past five years producing lotion, scrub, African black soap base on request and customer skin needs, I look forward learning more from this forum and contributing if need be. 

[HassanCano]

hi all

i am newbie here , my name is Hassan i am 25

I have been living in Canada for 6 years

originally from Arabia (Middle East)

[Lunatiger]

Hi everyone, I’m Luna, I’ve been formulating for 5 years but I’m not a professional. I am fascinated by the world of cosmetics and makeup, I am studying the substances for the self-production of creams, serums, cleansers, balms, lipsticks, I learned how to make formulas, but I hope to improve with you!

[LisaC66]

Hello, 
I am Lisa.  I own a corporate event planning company but because of Covid, all of our events have been canceled.   I have always been interested in cosmetics and homemade creams and lotions.  I have started making muscle relief salves, creams, and relax creams. I live in Key Largo, FL. I have been giving them to friends to use as a focus group before I start to sell them. They have been filling out the questionnaire I also include with each product and formula.  I am so happy to be able to be a part of this forum. It’s like I am starting a whole new career.   

[nino_dimasta]

Hello Everyone, My Name is Nino Dimasta. Iam a new man in a chemical product start-up in Indonesia. 

Actually, Iam not working with human cosmetic. I work with the automotive cosmetic. I need to learn more about it to make my work better. I hope I can find many experts, so I can learn more from him/her. 

Iam looking forward for the knowledge sharing, and discussion 

Regards
Nino
Email: dimasta13@student.ub.ac.id
LinkedIn: Nino Dimasta Putra

[Eugene]

Hi, I’m Eugene from Georgia, Tbilisi. 
I started my small business in soap making 3 years ego. I’ve added some simple cosmetic products to my range also, but I realized that I need some chemistry background to make more complicated products. I found so much info on this forum! Thank you

[bayo1214]

I’m happy to be part of this great forum, my name is Reuben bayo Felix from nigeria
I study biochemistry and I work as a chemical analysts in a homecare and cosmetics manufacturing company, there is also R&D section in my laboratory for 4 years now, that’s where I pick interests because I work directly with them by carrying out analysis of new develop product. I look forward in picking a career in Cosmetics formulator and R&D couple with my biochemistry background and chemical analyst experience, looking forward to meet like mind and contributes positively to the forum