Welcome to the forum

[NYBC]

Phil, i would love to work with ya. are there any truly natural ingredients that are great for the consumer?

[mariaagarcia]

Hii, I am Mariaa Garcia from New Jersey, USA. I am beauty and lifestyle blogger.

I am not
expert but always curious to know more and more about top and best beauty products.

[sandyzden]

Hi, I am sandy from Bangalore. Starting up my new home care cleaning products, here for some tips and suggestions for the formulations of the toiletries.

[pharmacos26]

Hello dear cosmetic scientist!

I finished my batchelor of applied chemistry. Later I moved to Netherlands as I was little bit disappointed of people attitude in this field. I worked here in Netherlands already for 2 years in cosmetics science field, but there are lack of possibilities to grow inside the company.. Her we can not learn how to formulate, but just to learn how to mix it in and solve technical problems which is also good start. But at this moment I feel lost were I should go. Maybe there are scientist from here who work in this field and could contact me with advices how and were I should search for this job opportunities in this country or in Europe even. I would be thankful for any help or guideline from your experience.

The other option might be master degree. Which is more useful according to your experience during years?  If pharmacy could useful as much as chemistry? Thank you a lot for your time and help. 

[nattydeo_newb]

Hi everyone!

My name is Ash. I recently started formulating natural deodorant as a side hobby and discovered this forum when researching some of the hiccups I was running into. My chemistry knowledge is limited (I took an organic chemistry course or two towards my bachelor’s degree years ago), but very much enjoy this learning curve.

My goal is to formulate a natural-as-possible deodorant that is healthy, shelf stable, and works as a powerful deodorizer (plus some more specific requirements which I’ll discuss separately.) Down the line, I’d love to have it tested with a professional formulator and eventually sell it. Very much looking forward to learning and sharing with all of you in this forum!

P.S. I’m based out of NYC/LA!

[dave_thechemist]

Hi everyone, 
I’m Davide, from Italy. I’m in college, studying chemistry and pharmaceutical technologies, and i recently became interested in learning about cosmetics. I bet this is the right place ????
Thank you for letting me join you!

[vhogiono]

Hi everyone. I’m Vincent, and thank you for letting me join the forum. I just graduated from formulation chemist diploma, and hope to get more and hopefully can share some good information to all of you.

[Andraous]

Hii everyone,

My name is Rabih and I work as a fomulation developer, R&D manager and QC manager in cosmetics and household. I have 15 years of experience in this field.
Thank you

[DRU842]

Hi, my name is Andrew and I work with a major ingredient distributor of raw materials for PC and Household, in APAC.  Hoping to share and learn with the group.

[spiderkw]

Hello! My name is Amanda and I’m a beginning entrepreneur. I make my own cosmetics and I have a couple of questions I want to find answers to.

[jenniehunt]

Hello, just stepped into this forum. Will talk more about cosmetics. 

[Assian]

Hello, my name is Blessing and I am a skincare formulator from Nigeria. I have been a fan if this forum for years until I decided to sign on few days back.

I run a skincare company here in lagos,Nigeria for dark skin using home grown ingredients to treat hyper pigmentation and other skin issues.
It is an honour to be here and share in the joy of taking formulations

[Soaper]

Hi, My name is Ethel. I am a Chef and formulator. Thank you for having me on the forum.

[Orsweeb]

Hello, guys!

[Abdullah]

@Perry 

Hello

I can’t open the links from google search after this update to site. Please check that. 

[OldPerry]

@Abdullah - Thanks for letting me know. Yes, we’re just waiting for Google to re-index the web pages. Since the link changed Google bots got a bit confused.

[Silvia]

Hello, everyone,

I am so glad to discover this website! Mr. Perry you share so much valuable information here just can`t believe is for free:) I am from Lithuania, working in biotech company and just started to produce cosmetic line. So this website and community forum is like some kind  a treasure for me.
I am graduated in biology (university) and many years worked in cosmetology field. So I have a lot of experience in beauty treatments and products, ingredients, but still need much knowledge in formulation and ingredients compatibility questions. 

Mr. Perry, I am very interested in your course about Cosmetic formulating. I looked through all the courses. What would you advice,  which would be the best option for me to choose if I don`t need skin biology, medicine part, but prefer more formulation, ingredients incompatibility questions, polymers,  natural ingredient formulation but still effective products. Thank you in advance:)

[Silvia]

Currently on these days we encountered one question regarding the silanols efficiency. Methyl silanol mannuronate goes in many formulations as soothing, anti-inflammatory and collagen production stimulating agent. We had found one supplier who has it in  compound with ascorbic acid.
How do you think ascorbic acid and methylsilanol pectinate campound 0.96 concentration (raw material consist of water, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, propanediol) is worthy attention? Could it be considered to put into formulation for soothing and anti-aging emulsion? Or it will be only traces of active ingredient and no effect on skin? Would be grateful for your comments.

[Heike]

Hallo, I’m Heike. My main interest is developing cosmetic products conform to skin physiology. I started as a hobbyist many years ago, but in the last few years my work has turned more and more to a side job. I’m interested in learning and exchange my experience with others. Perhaps someone knows my (german) website »olionatura.de«. Regardless of that, I am happy to be here and I greet everyone warmly.

[gordof]

Hello

I am Tobias
aka Gordof (it’s my nick name)  and I work
in the Cosmetic Industry for 6 Years now as a Formulator and as Head of
Development. My background is a MS in Applied Chemistry in surfactants
and Organic Chemistry. I Live in Switzerland near Zurich. I make Cosmetic
Products for myself since I was very young (around 13 -14) and after Studying chemistry
I worked for 3 Years in an Aerosol Company witch manly produced Cosmetic
Aerosols (Creams Sprays Tonic Hair Care etc). After that I had 2 Years of Experience as
a Cosmetic Formulator for Natural Cosmetic Products. Right now, I Work in the
Field of Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Formulation as head of research and
Development. i always trie to stay up to date with increadients and the trends that are going on.

I am
looking forward to get in contact and share my knowledge in this Forum.

Read you
soon

Tobias

[Abdullah]

@Perry i have a suggestion.
More of the posts and comments here are very informative but some comments from provisionals are extremely beneficial and important to remember. If that comment is in our own posts we can find them by reviewing our posts. If it was in someone else’s post them it is impossible to find that again. 

My suggestion is if you add an option to bookmark or star post’s by others that we like or specific comment on ther post’s and be able to find them later easily, that would be very helpful. 

[Pharma]

Heike said:

… Perhaps someone knows my (german) website »olionatura.de«…

Sure do and love it. A really nice site I frequently use to look up things I’m too lazy to note for myself. :smiley:

BTW glad you joined chemists corner.

[Pharma]

Gordof said:

…I Live in Switzerland near Zurich… I am
looking forward to get in contact… Head of R&D…

Sali Tobias

I au (aso näb Züri wone, ned de Job).

Döfi fröge weli Ferma?

PS I hope you understand Schwiizerdütsch.

[OldPerry]

Abdullah said:

My suggestion is if you add an option to bookmark or star post’s by others that we like or specific comment on their post’s and be able to find them later easily, that would be very helpful. 

Hello - If you look at the top right corner of the start of a post there is a Star icon.  If you want to bookmark a discussion, just click the star.

[Annur]

Hello all,
My name is Dr Nurah Oseni. I hold a PhD in Chemistry with over 10 years experience in new product development. In 2020, after my doctorate defence, I needed to remain active in applied research after a brief scan through my options as a chemist, I ventured into skincare products formulation and training especially for skin of colour.
I later came across chemist corner via a Facebook group.
I am happy to be a member of this forum, hope to connect with like-minded chemist and formulators 
Feel free to contact me on WhatsApp +2348137611473