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Product Recall, A brands Worst Nightmare - And How to be prepared.
You’ve spent years and significant resources building your brand. Your formulas are performing beautifully, manufacturing runs like clockwork, and your products are gaining traction. Everything looks good, until an email lands in your inbox one of your products is contaminated. Is this the first time it’s happened? Or just the first time you’ve been told? Hopefully, the latter. Damage Control Starts with Traceability To remove faulty goods from shelves efficiently, you first

theclinicsformulator
2 days ago2 min read
The Common Missed Step In NPD Has The Most Dire Consequences: Let's Talk, Shelf Life
Launching a skincare brand isn't easy. There are multiple moving parts, often all at once. You've filled in your brief, got the formulation sorted, the packaging is ready then comes the testing. At this point, a lot of founders become eager to begin to cut corners. But this critical error can have brand ruining consequences. What Is Shelf Life Testing? Shelf life testing places your formulation under duress to ensure the product does not shift from it's original form, fra

theclinicsformulator
Oct 282 min read
White Space Opportunities In A Saturated Market
Trending ingredients like exosomes, salmon sperm and hypochlorous acid are all the rage. But there are some gaps I've seen in the professional beauty industry. I'm not talking about jumping in on the latest trend. I mean, delivering on things that there is a need for. If you're an innovator looking for you gap, read on. Scalp First Haircare Think about it. Head spas are growing traction. The focus is on relaxation and scalp health. In the skin care space, we have brands dedic

theclinicsformulator
Oct 222 min read
How To Navigate A Manufacturer Break-Up: Practical Guidance For Founders That Need To Move On
You're not alone, it happens. Sometimes it could be a professional misalignment. Maybe you no longer want your brand to be white label...

theclinicsformulator
Oct 132 min read
TGA sunscreen recalls: protecting your skincare brand when contract manufacturing.
The recent wave of sunscreen recalls in Australia , all tied back to the same manufacturer, has sparked plenty of conversation across the...

theclinicsformulator
Oct 62 min read
Fear-Mongering in Skincare: Why It Backfires for Professionals
The skincare industry is no stranger to dramatic claims. From “toxic-free” to “chemical-free,” we’ve all seen how fear-based messaging...

theclinicsformulator
Sep 302 min read
"Medical Grade" Skincare. Legit? Or Marketing Scheme? - A Formulators POV
I'm going to keep this one as diplomatic as possible. Because in truth, the term "Medical Grade" in skincare, is in fact, baseless. Why...

theclinicsformulator
Sep 232 min read
Inside the Lab: The Journey of Creating a Skincare Formulation.
Have you ever wondered how a formulation is actually created? It’s not as simple as reading an ingredient label and knowing what’s...

theclinicsformulator
Sep 153 min read
The Biggest Investment In Developing A New Product? It's Not What You Think.
When it comes to creating a new skincare product , most clinic owners, salon managers, and brand founders immediately think of money as...

theclinicsformulator
Sep 92 min read
How to Start a Skincare Brand: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beauty Professionals.
The beauty industry isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Whether you’re a clinic owner, skin therapist, or passionate entrepreneur, creating...

theclinicsformulator
Sep 23 min read
From White Label to Formulation Ownership: Why, How and When to Make the Shift
For many clinic owners and brand managers, white label skincare offers the perfect entry point into launching a brand . It’s fast,...

theclinicsformulator
Aug 282 min read
It's time we ditched scrutinising our clients skincare. Many have, and you should too.
Fear mongering in my opinion is an easy way to gain control in the consult room. But does it gain trust ? In an age where...

theclinicsformulator
Aug 192 min read
What Is A Cosmetic Formulator, Anyway?
Somewhat mythical creatures that generally prefer being behind the scenes tinkering in the lab with the latest in cosmetic innovation....

theclinicsformulator
Aug 142 min read
Are the “Active” Ingredients in Your Skincare Even Active?
pH, Bioavailability, and Why Our Industry Needs Better Ingredient Education In the skincare world, brands often shout about their high...

theclinicsformulator
Aug 112 min read
Let’s Address the White Label Elephant in the Room: Why It’s Not a Dirty Word in Professional Skin Clinics.
White or private label skincare has long been a quiet corner of the professional beauty industry. There’s a certain hush-hush vibe that...

theclinicsformulator
Aug 52 min read
Choose Your Own Adventure- The Many Ways To Enter The Skin Care Market.
How to start a skincare business that aligns with your business goals In the treatment room, there are multiple ways to treat the same...

theclinicsformulator
Jul 312 min read
I have an idea for a skin care range, Now what?
Your clinic is humming, the clients are raving fans and you have been playing with the idea of formulating your own products. Question...

theclinicsformulator
Jul 252 min read
Spoiler - There's no such thing as 'filler ingredients' in formulations.
The age old marketing line: “Nasty cosmetics, full of fillers.” It’s a phrase we have all heard in marketing campaigns for years—but is...

theclinicsformulator
Jul 82 min read
Take Back Control of Your Margins—One Product at a Time
You’ve nailed your treatment protocols. Your equipment is top notch. Your clients are happy. But here’s a question: what if the products...

theclinicsformulator
Jul 12 min read
Stop Reading Labels Like a Formulator (You’re Not One—and That’s Okay)
We’ve all been there. A new client sits down for a skin consultation and, as part of your process, you ask: “What are you currently using...

theclinicsformulator
Jun 272 min read
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