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So, You Wanna Be a Skincare Formulator?
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Here are some of the basic things you'll need if you want to become a skincare formulator. Your basic supplies and necessities.
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Sanitation
 
Gear
 
Formulators to Watch
 
Tools

Sanitation

Some of your basic items to help keep you clean as well as your workspace

 
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Some of the best gloves to wear while you prepare your formulations
MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves ...
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These are very easy to use and way better to use than bleach.
Quaternary Sanitizing Tablets, Steramine
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These kill so many germs, soooo quickly!
CaviWipes - Germicidal Disinfecting Wipes, 160 Ct
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Gear

Things you'll need to wear to keep you safe and to look official

 
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You'll need to wear this while you work to keep you safe from spills, etc.
White Lab Coats for Healthcare Professionals
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You'll need to wear this to keep your hair out of your product formulations
Restaurant Hair Nets
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You can also wear these to keep your clothes and skin protected.
Isolation Gowns - Apparel: Industrial & Scientific
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Formulators to Watch

 
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Tara Lee is great for beginners who want to learn how to formulate!
TaraLee
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Wonderful formulator! She knows so much and has won awards for things she's done in the formulation world.
Alexis F. - Founder/CEO - Divinity Cosmetic Supply
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She's so helpful and has several videos showing you how to make several products. You won't regret anything you purchase or learn from her!
Astarie Apothecary
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Tools

 
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To measure materials in smaller amounts
Amazon.com: Small Scale
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Great to weigh for shipping or larger amounts of materials, etc.
Large Scale
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You'll need these for stirring or assisting to pour materials into your containers
U-Taste Silicone Spatula Set with 600 Degrees ...
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Wonderful for stirring product formulations while you do other things in your lab
Lab Stirrers
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To mix some of your product into
FineDine Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set of 6
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You'll need one or several of these to use to heat your materials
Large Stock Pot: Home & Kitchen
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Instead of relying on your stovetop to heat your formulations/materials, use this
Countertop Burners / Kitchen Small Appliances
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To be able to check the temps of your materials, etc
Infrared Thermometers - Temperature & Humidity
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To measure or weigh your materials in. I like the fact that this set has an array of many sizes of beakers
SUPERLELE 8pcs Glass Graduated Beaker Set
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