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Chemist Spotlight
A community-driven section featuring guest chemists, original formulas, lab tips, and educational articles written by real cosmetic scientists.
Featured Chemist of the Week
Weekly profiles of freelance chemists and what they’re working on in the lab.
Guest Formulas
Original skincare, haircare, and body care formulas from expert contributors.
Ingredient Deep Dives
In-depth analysis of single ingredients, how they’re used, sourced, and what makes them effective.
Lab Hacks & Techniques
Practical lab tricks, shortcuts, and best practices shared by pros in the field.
CM Studio Tutorials & Updates
Step-by-step guides on using key CM Studio+ features to streamline your work.
New Feature Announcements
Get early access to the latest software improvements and tools.
Troubleshooting & Tips
Pro tips for resolving common issues and optimizing your platform experience.
User Case Studies
Real-world examples of how brands and chemists are using CM Studio+ to grow.
Formulation Techniques & Tips
Explore practical guides and deep dives on cosmetic formulation, covering emulsions, actives, stability, and more to help chemists create effective, safe, and market-ready products.
Actives & Efficacy
Discover the science behind high-performance actives and how to formulate with them correctly.
Emulsions & Surfactants
Learn how to build stable emulsions and choose the right surfactants for various formulations.
Ingredient Pairings & Synergy
Maximize results by understanding which ingredients enhance or cancel each other out.
Natural & Organic Formulating
Tips and tricks for working with natural ingredients, green chemistry, and organic certifiability.
Preservatives & Stability
Everything you need to know to keep your formulas safe, stable, and microbe-free.
Industry Trends
Unfiltered takes on beauty tech, sustainability, regulation, and where the cosmetics industry is headed, from the lab bench to the boardroom.
Business of Beauty
Business insights for chemists and founders including pricing, positioning, and profitability.
Market Shifts & Predictions
What’s next in beauty? We look at data, trends, and behavior changes to make bold predictions.
Regulatory & Compliance
Stay informed on MoCRA, EU regs, INCI rules, and everything in between.
Sustainability
Explore what sustainability really means in beauty and how to actually do it.
Raw Materials
Insights into ingredient sourcing, vendor relationships, logistics, pricing transparency, and the inner workings of the CM Studio+ Marketplace.
Downpacking & Logistics
Streamline your procurement process with smaller pack sizes and better shipping options.
Ingredient Trends
Follow what’s hot (and what’s not) in raw materials for beauty and personal care.
Pricing Transparency
Expose inflated costs and understand true ingredient value.
Sourcing & Supply Chain Tips
Learn how to source smarter, reduce lead times, and avoid common pitfalls.
Matching Preservatives to Product Types: From Serums to Shampoos
Preservatives in Personal Care: Navigating the Natural-Synthetic Spectrum
Emulsion Failures in the Lab: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them
Surfactant Systems in Cosmetics: How to Clean Without Compromise
Emulsions That Perform: A Deep Dive Into Stability, Texture, and Delivery
Actives That Work Together (and Those That Don’t): Synergies & Conflicts in Cosmetic Formulas
Stability vs. Performance: How to Keep Potent Actives Alive in Your Formula
More Isn’t Always Better: The Science of Optimal Active Concentrations
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