As we continue exploring new ways to share essential information with formulators, we are excited to introduce the CCI Blog. This will be a dedicated space for timely trends and practical formulation insights for people developing products across a wide range of industries. Formulators from all trades including personal care (cosmetics, lotions, cleansers), home care (hard surface, dishes, laundry), pet care, vehicle care (from pre-treatment to drying), institutional, and beyond, will find useful and relevant content here.

This blog builds on what we have already created through our webinar series, the Formula Girls podcast, and our regular email updates. We will be curating highlights from those resources to make them more accessible and searchable on our website, while also adding new content that addresses today’s most pressing formulation challenges and trends. Most articles will be quick reads (about two to three minutes) and are designed to give you actionable tools you can take straight to the bench. If there is a topic you would like to see covered, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected] with the subject line “CCI Blog”. Your ideas will help guide the types of content we create.

In the coming months, look for articles on navigating the complexity of “free-from” claims, including “sulfate-free”, “PEG-free”, “palm-free”, and more. Also look for tips on building viscosity in modern surfactant systems, increasing foam and developing mild and gentle products for facial care, intimate care, and other sensitive skin applications.

We are excited to share this new resource with you and look forward to your feedback and suggestions.