Formulating is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a cosmetic chemist, This is when you get to blend all the cosmetic science you’ve 
learned with your creative inspirations. It’s how you can make your mark as a formulation chemist, The following 6 steps will help you take your ideas and convert them into functioning cosmetic products.
Can I make my own skin care products to sell?
6. Can I manufacture cosmetics in my home or salon? – It’s not against the law to manufacture cosmetics in your home. Keep in mind, however, that it’s your responsibility to manufacture products in an environment that will not cause them to become adulterated.
FDA does not have regulations specifying good manufacturing practices (GMP) for cosmetics. However, ” Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist ” is a list of factors an FDA investigator will look at during an inspection. We have posted this list of GMP guidelines to alert firms to some factors to keep in mind when planning their manufacturing conditions and procedures.
Even if you are manufacturing your products in your home or salon, these guidelines will help you keep your process and your products safe. Here are some of the ways in which a cosmetic can become adulterated:
Color additive violations: Misuse of color additives makes a product adulterated. Prohibited and restricted ingredients: Violating the restrictions on the use of these substances makes a cosmetic adulterated. Packaging: The composition of its container may make the contents “injurious to health.” Microbial contamination: Cosmetics are not required to be sterile, but microbial contamination can pose a health hazard, making a product adulterated. (See “How must I test my products and ingredients?”) Other contaminants: Unwanted substances from a number of sources may adulterate a product. Any other problem that could make the product unsafe for consumers when they use it according to directions on the label, or as it is customarily used. (See the FD&C Act, Section 601 )
What is the king of skincare ingredients?
What Does Retinol Do? – For starters, Retinol is one of the most versatile ingredients on the market, sorta like a decathlon athlete. It increases cell turnover and reduces wrinkles, scars, and fine lines. It also battles acne by sapping oil. In fact, retinol is one of the only ingredients that have been clinically proven to achieve these results.
What is the skincare rule of 7?
Cleansing, toning and moisturising are all essential parts of the perfect skincare routine, but have you heard of the 7 Skin Method? 7 skin’s method is a Korean beauty treatment that is loved by skin care fans around the world. In a nutshell, it involves applying up to seven layers of toner in between your cleanser and moisturiser – yes 7 layers! In Korea, toners are commonly referred to as ‘skins’, so the 7 skin method actually means 7 toner method.
- It might sound a bit strange to add a product to your skin upto 7 times.
- You are probably thinking, surely once is enough?! Our skin is often chronically dehydrated thanks to central heating, air conditioning etc.
- Using the 7 skins method delivers results of plump and hydrated skin.
- By layering your toner multiple times, your skin gets to absorb more of the hydrating ingredients one layer at a time, ultimately giving you more hydrated and healthier skin.
When your skin is fully hydrated, all the other products you use actually work better.
Can you make lotion and sell it?
Global sales of natural and organic beauty products neared $30 billion in 2021, according to Research and Markets.com, People use lotions, which contain oil and water bases bound together by an emulsifier, to moisturize, soften and smooth skin. You can manufacture unique, homemade lotions and sell them as a side business venture, which may become a full-time business with proper branding, skill and perseverance.