Nature Meets Science: Crafting Safe, Effective Formulas.

– Peeling Back the Science of Skincare

Formulation, Decoded to the Core.

– Like the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity in an pear, formulating skincare requires harmony between nature and science.

Science-Backed Education & Advice

With over 14 years of expertise and trusted by industry giants like the Body Shop, we are here to cut through the noise, decoding the science behind safe, effective formulas.

Free Formulas & Calculators

Solve formulation challenges with our formula calculators: lotion and cream, shampoo, shower gel, face wash and ingredient % to weight price calculator..

From Lab to Leader: Empowering Formulators Worldwide

With over a decade in cosmetic science, we mentor beginners and experts alike through our thriving global community.

Bridging Gaps in Cosmetic Science

Join 45,000+ formulators and master the art of formulation learning from trusted industry experts – our free online course, with Perry (Chemist’s Corner) and Susan (SwiftCraftyMonkey).

We are passionate about education. Our founder, Jane Barber, teaches on a Cosmetic Science BSc Degree in the UK, heads up formulation groups (45,000+ members), and runs a free online course with Chemists Corner and Swiftcraftymonkey which has over 45,000 students. Our goal with this is website is to provide free formulas, formula calculators, tutorials, calculators, latest ingredient innovations and trends, and other essential information that chemists and homecrafters need to formulate professionally, effectively and safely. These resources can be accessed from the menu above.

With experience formulating for clients such as The Body Shop, our development consultancy helps brands, whatever their size, create innovative and effective formulas.