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When it comes time to formulate, there are a host of \"formulationSMuse\"<\/a>different steps and processes to keep in mind. The list below highlights principles to follow so\u00a0that your\u00a0formulation \u00a0excels and\u00a0your customers reap the benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Formulations must be cosmetically appealing and delight the consumer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. When beginning a project, put together a formulation strategy<\/strong> outlining the various approaches you are considering along with a technical rationale.<\/p>\n

3. Optimum formulation performance is always a series of trade-offs<\/strong> between product aesthetics, safety, stability, processing, and cost.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t fall in love with technology, fall in love with consumer benefits<\/strong>. Creating product stories is easy when you\u2019re delivering real benefits.<\/p>\n

5. Make important formulation choices up front, keeping the end in mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t develop technology in a vacuum. Always benchmark against the best<\/strong> formulations<\/strong> available.<\/p>\n

7. The hallmark of great formulations is simplicity<\/strong> created by the use of multifunctional ingredients.<\/p>\n

8. Always identify the show-stopping issues<\/strong> up front.<\/p>\n

9. Use chelants and antioxidants<\/strong> in all formulations as an insurance policy to improve stability.<\/p>\n

10. Manage risk<\/strong> by having multiple options (Don\u2019t put all your eggs in one basket).<\/p>\n

11. Start stability testing<\/strong> as early as possible on multiple options.<\/p>\n

12. Always do your final stability testing<\/strong> in the package you will market.<\/p>\n

13. Product viscosity<\/strong> at 40\u00b0 or 45\u00b0C is an excellent predictor of long term emulsion heat stability.<\/p>\n

14. Understand global regulations\/restrictions<\/strong> regarding ingredient use.<\/p>\n

15. Only use non-globally approved materials if the magnitude of the benefit<\/strong> warrants the effort.<\/p>\n

16. Evaluate in-house raw materials <\/strong>first before qualifying new materials. This is especially true for excipient materials like emulsifiers, emollients, and thickeners.<\/p>\n

17. Order of addition of ingredients<\/strong> can have a profound effect on process and stability.<\/p>\n

18. Beware of the legal paper trail<\/strong>. Don\u2019t speculate in areas outside of your area of expertise in writing.<\/p>\n

19. Never kill technology<\/strong> because of cost.<\/p>\n

20. Do a freedom to practice review<\/strong> early on your project to avoid running into patents issues.<\/p>\n

21. Always understand the chemistry<\/strong> of the materials you are using. Avoid chemical interactions in the formulation as much as possible.\u00a0Most cosmetic raw materials are mixtures of ingredients. The impurities and minor components often can affect product performance more than the major component.<\/p>\n

22. Develop specifications<\/strong> for raw materials that are predictive of performance in product. This is especially important for thickeners and emulsifiers<\/p>\n

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When it comes time to formulate, there are a host of different steps and processes to keep in mind. The list below highlights principles to follow so\u00a0that your\u00a0formulation \u00a0excels and\u00a0your customers reap the benefits.\u00a0 1. 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