Our resources include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and other information related to formulating, regulations, selling cosmetics, and more. You can find out how to formulate cosmetics for sensitive skin by using specific ingredients like vitamins and extracts. Learn about cosmetic ingredients that are unsafe to use when creating makeup or personal care products. MakingCosmetics has the resources and ingredients you need to get started with formulating your own cosmetics!
Basics about Making Cosmetics
FAQ about making cosmetics
How can I educate myself?
Who is who in the cosmetic industry?
Purity Grades
Formulating
What do I need to make...?
Batch Size Calculators
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Calculator
Adding ingredients to finished products
How to use pigment blends
Tips for sensitive skin
Problems with emulsions
Regulatory Information
How are cosmetics labeled correctly?
How are cosmetics regulated?
How can I get natural certification?
How can I get organic certification?
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
Testing & Stability
How do I preserve cosmetics?
How do I do stability testing?
How can I measure the SPF?
Quality & Safety
How can I improve the quality?
Which ingredients are unsafe?
Are nano-particles safe?
GMOs in Cosmetics
Databases
Complete List of Official INCI Name