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Welcome to the forum
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Hi I’m Doug Erick I have been missing from this forum for years. I have been formulating… you name it. Polishes, cleaners, radiator treatments, cosmetics for awhile (35 years). I worked for several contract packers. Now I consult and have my own skincare business.
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Hello, I am Silvana D Papa and I studied electronic engineering, educational training, but my passion lies in skincare, predominately making high quality, luxury of skin care products. This pushed me to study cosmetology.
I have singled handedly been making a wide range skin care products for over seven years. Judging by the feedback received, and product trials I have conducted on myself and friends, I believe I have now reached an advanced level of making skin care products.
Overall I want to continue my journey with support of cosmetic science and the best scientists in this field.
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Hello, my name is Christian. I’m new to cosmetic formulation, but feel like I’ve already learned a lot just reading and searching the threads on this forum! This place is a gold-mine of information!My interest in formulation actually got started when I got curious about the ingredients in the water-based lube brands I was using ????. Lube is gosh darn expensive and I wanted to make it myself to save money since it’s mostly water. I also think there’s room for improvement for higher performance and lower irritation. I don’t care much for “natural” BS and prefer minimalism and safe/effective ingredients.I’m also an artist and hope to combine that with cosmetic and lube formulation to build a business! (I know about FDA 510(k) and it may be a pipe dream but I just really love lube and sex toys so I’m determined to make it work somehow.)Aside from lube, I want to try out formulating all
sorts of things, especially coconut-oil based emulsions because I love
the way it smells and feels on my skin.In general I’m fascinated by cosmetic science and the complexity of all this. I don’t have much of a background in chemistry or organic chemistry, but I’ve been making progress in the fundamentals like learning the Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis theories of acids and bases. Hoping to slowly work my way up to organic chemistry.Thanks for having me here! I’ll try to only ask good questions and contribute where I can. -
Hello, I am 23 years old and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I have finally gotten my LLC June 26th 2021 for my Natural Holistic Remedies Business. My vision for my business is to be the worlds largest organic cosmetics along with other natural things such as fitness, food and more. I plan to further my studies in becoming a Chemical Engineer while mastering in Cosmetics of science while working and having internships with Proctor And Gamble, L’Oréal, or any other major cosmetic line to learn and grow my skill set. Looking forward to learning more and getting help from others to grow my business into what I dream of!
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Greetings! I am a retired neuroscientist who has been dabbling in cosmetic science for 10+ years. I am delighted to have found this terrific resource with so many helpful professionals. I would love to start a line of botanically-based products, but I’ve reached that point of learning where I am suddenly overwhelmed with how much I DON’T yet know.
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Hi, I’m Tais from Australia and I started my formulation journey in 2016 but only recently got more into it, I’ve been following this forum for a while and I am very happy to be part of it now
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My name is Jen and I have a background in biology, chemistry and psychology. I am just getting back into science after raising my children and have enrolled in several formulating courses online. I have been making basic sodium soap for 20+ years and have a local custom brand that sells out regularly called Naked Honey (by Jentle Soaps). I have also been making DIY beauty products for about 30+ years and have finally found my home back in school learning the proper way to formulate and create and am having a blast! Thank you Perry for offering your courses, I am sure I will be taking them ALL. I have worked as a DIY formulator for a couple of raw ingredient suppliers and am excited to bring to the table some more quality products as I learn to use the more refined raw ingredients available. There is so much misinformation out there about what works and what is just fairy dust and it is nice to have a place to sort out the proven from the folklore. Be prepared for some very basic questions from me. As the saying goes… the more you know, the more you realize how much you just do not know.
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Hi! I have a background in computer science, but my greatest passion is skincare. That’s why I founded my cosmetic brand, and we are currently working on launching the first product. My goal is to create effective non-irritating products that are safe for people and the environment.
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Hi, my name is Giulia and i’m from Italy. First of all, i’m not a chemist, just a fan of self-produced cosmetics. Here in Italy we have a lot of different on-line market where you can buy the actives ingredients and the raw materials, but unfortunatly is very difficult to find authoritative sources on how to best use them. and so here i’am! however, I have been producing my own cosmetics for 12 years and I start to formulate it like 5-4 years ago. Now, i need to improve my knowledge with the help of industry experts to make more functional and luxury cosmetics. From my part, i hope to offer some good ideas in how to treat couperose and dry skin; in facts, relieving redness and minimizing the appearance of capillaries has always been my goals and I have found and tested on my own interesting synergies that I would like to share. I hope to be welcome even if i’m just an amateur.
Thank you for accepting my registration request, i will do my best to ask appropriate questions and contribute when i am able.Kindest regards,
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Hello, My name is Harry. I’m from Tennessee. How are you all?
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Hello, I’m Josephine. I own a skincare brand. I love researching and creating products with new ingredients. Nice to meet everyone here.
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Hello, My name is Dima and I am from Ukraine. I am a software developer, but I have an interest in understanding formulations (as a hobby). I am also formulating some simple products for myself (just water-based simple serumstoners, no creams or fancy stuff).So thank you all for the info provided on the forum and your answers to my questions, I really appreciate this. -
Hi everyone, my name is Sophia and I am a Trichologist (studies the hair and scalp) in Canada.
Sorry about the username. I don’t know how to change it to my name after logging in with my business email address and being logged into Linked in.
I have been making my own hair care products on and off for a few years but always referring clients to other company’s products. I have one scalp serum on the market which was manufactured by a plant based company I worked with but want to offer more. I am interested in learning more about formulations especially for those with hair loss. Hope to chat soon 🙂
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Hello everybody, I’m Silvia from Italy and I’m going to graduate in Law in spring.
When I went to high school I’d started interesting in chemistry and biology (nutrition field). At the same time, because of my scalp problem, I began to take information about INCI and so I discovered people making cosmetics by your own.I gave up using and observing raw materials reactions four years ago. When I started to go at University my idea was (and still is) to connect my scientific interest with Law (that is my “first love”). During this period I’ve listened to my feels and thoughts about my life, projects and now I’m delighted to have found Chemists Corner! -
Hi everyone. My name is Gina and I am italian. I am not a chemist, but I am a member of the largest italian cosmetic self-production forum, “L’Angolo di Lola”. I have been a member for 10 years now, and, in this time, I have learned the basics and I have learned both to copy existing formulas on the market and to formulate new products, all the ones I need. Mine is a hobby but also a passion, which allows me to test myself and prove to myself that “Volere è potere (Will is Power)”, which would be the equivalent of your “Where there is a will, there is a way”. I also subscribed to this Forum because I like to learn more and more. Thanks for accepting me
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Hello. I’ve recently started making lotion,, soaps, lip balm etc. I would like to educate myself on the chemistry- side of things. So I can grow in the process.
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Hi everyone, I’m Raffaele, UK-based pharmaceutical chemist and qualified pharmacist. I work in the sterile manufacturing industry and I am trying to start my own cosmetic line as a side business since this has always been my passion. I really enjoy investing my free time formulating and experimenting my formulations. Looking forward to interact with all of you guys!
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Hi everyone. Terry thank you for allowing me join the forum..I just discovered there is an introduction section. My name is Steph. I am a Nigerian. I have first and Masters degree in Biochemistry. I work with a soap and cosmetics conglomerate. I just love chemisry and am a great cosmetic enthusiast. With the little time I have spent on this forum, I must confess, it has really worth my time, I was amazed seeing people giving practical and straight forward suggestions to the discussions I put up. Thank you Perry for doing this for free
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Hi everyone!
I’m María, I’m from A Coruña, Spain. I was a soapmaker for a long time, and a few years ago I completed a University Expert Course in Cosmetics and Dermopharmacy, but continued to make only soaps till now (as you know, in Europe soaps are considered cosmetics). Now I’m trying to improve my formulation skills and better formulate other types of products. I’m especially interested in natural cosmetics, but I like to know how convencional cosmetics are formulated too.
Thank you for allowing me join this forum.
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Hello!
If you can believe it, my name is Warren and I am a chemist.
I’ve been in the personal care industry for years. Some haircare but mostly skincare formulation experience. Worked for a contract manufacturer for the bulk of those years but did a stint of consulting as well. I’ve browsed this forum I can’t tell you how many times at work and finally decided to join in on the fun.
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My name is Anna, I recently started making organic soaps wholesale for small boutiques, and local hotels. We have begun to expand our product line to include body care and working on my own custom formulas. I’m most interested in using organic ingredients and I am looking to learn and grow in this space.
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Thank you for accepting my request. I already made an error in where, what, and how I posted, so I apologize. I’ve read the rules and advise and will do my best to meet those.
My name is Ellie. I live in Northern California, I have been an esthetician for 20+ years. I started formulating some basic products (masks, massage lotion) for use in my treatments. I found some simple formulas and followed and then tweaks those. Over the next few years, I slowly started getting more courageous and trying to create products that I wanted to use, but weren’t made by the skincare company I was buying from. I had some success and was really enjoying the process. When Covid hit and I couldn’t work, I decided to try to create and more complete line of skincare products. I was able to set up a lab in an unused home winery on my parents property. I am incredibly fortunate to have a built in customer base and have been able to grow slowly and organically. I am now up to near 20 products. They have been very well received and selling well. I have been impressed with the results my clients, and myself are seeing. I am now trying to make the products more elegant. As I start stepping out and experimenting, mostly with emulsifiers, I am quickly aware of how little I know. I am excited to be here and learn for all of you. I have really found a passion in formulating.
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hello everyone,
I am Fatima, a pharmacist I have been studying on cosmetic science so much as it was one of our main courses in college and my favor topic as well. I worked on pharmaceutical company for more than three years in both quality control and R&D departments. But now, I want to work on cosmetic to make safe and effective products. nice to see this forum and special thanks to Perry to provide this informative platform.
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Hi Perry and Forum Members!
I’m Laurie from Las Vegas, and I’m
enrolled in the Chemists Corner Natural Cosmetic Formulating Course.Histamine Intolerance and Salicylate Sensitivity
have caused my ultra-sensitive/reactive skin, and the need to formulate my own
skincare products. It’s been trial and error —mostly error— so I’m sure the Course
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@LaurieMoser - welcome to the forum! We look forward to seeing your questions and participation.
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