Every tool inside
Formulation software built for melanated skin and hair, from the ground up.
Designed specifically for melanated people. Every calculator, builder and safety check below is tuned for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin and coily/curly hair — and every one of them runs right here in the app, with no outside account or AI subscription required.
Formulate
Build complete recipes with grams, phases, and kitchen measures.
Formula Builder
Starter includes waterless products, body lotion, hand cream and whipped souffle with water-phase safety checks. Studio adds specialty products.
Open tool →Formula Library
Browse every starter template with full phase breakdowns and gram weights.
Open tool →Butter Texture Planner
Dial in whipped, firm or spreadable texture from your butter/oil ratio.
Open tool →Cleanser Builder
Surfactant blends balanced for melanin-rich skin barriers.
Open tool →Soap (Saponification)
Cold-process soap with SAP values and superfat calculation.
Open tool →Fragrance Pyramid
Top / heart / base note ratios at percentages within the fragrance industry's (IFRA) safe-use limits.
Open tool →Batch Log
Starter and Studio: log lots, QC checks and notes for every batch, saved to your account.
Open tool →Lab Spec Sheet & Batch Sheet
Starter and Studio: open a saved formula's lab spec sheet and batch sheet, then print or save as PDF.
Open tool →Costing
Studio only: per-batch and per-unit costs, wholesale and retail pricing.
Open tool →Ingredient Inventory
Studio only: save ingredient prices, suppliers and stock levels; fill costing prices from your inventory.
Open tool →Routine Builder
Compose AM/PM routines by skin condition and Fitzpatrick.
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Calculate
The math behind stable, safe, effective products.
Emulsifier Calculator (HLB)
Find the emulsifier balance (HLB, hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) your oil blend needs, with matched emulsifier picks.
Open tool →pH Calculator
Target pH ranges for actives, cleansers and hair products.
Open tool →Saponification (SAP)
SAP values for every carrier oil and butter.
Open tool →Shelf Life
Estimated shelf life from preservative + water activity + packaging.
Open tool →Stability
Emulsion stability check across temperature and time.
Open tool →Kitchen Measure Converter
Convert grams to drops, teaspoons, tablespoons or cups.
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Check safety
Non-negotiables for melanin-rich skin — because inflammation equals pigment.
Comedogenic Rating
0–5 pore-clogging score for every oil and butter. Free, no login.
Open tool →Essential-Oil Safety Limits (IFRA)
The maximum safe % of each essential oil by product type, from the International Fragrance Association's standards. Free, no login.
Open tool →Can I Say This? Claims Checker
Paste your label or ad and see which words sound like medicine or need proof. Free, no login.
Open tool →Active Compatibility
Which actives you can stack (niacinamide + vit C, retinol + AHA, etc.).
Open tool →Allergen Search
EU 26 + extended allergen database with declaration threshold.
Open tool →Preservation Guide
Preservative picks by pH, phase and water activity.
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Ingredient intelligence
A 320-ingredient library with 100+ profiles annotated for melanated skin, plus every category browser.
Ingredient Search
Search all 154 profiled oils, butters, essential oils and botanicals by name or botanical name.
Open tool →Raw Materials Library
Surfactants, conditioning agents, emulsifiers, preservatives and pH adjusters with usage ranges, phases and certification filters.
Open tool →Ingredient Sourcing Guide
Vetted ingredient suppliers by region — US, Canada, UK/EU, Australia — with what each is best for. Independent recommendations, no affiliate links.
Open tool →Label Decoder & Clean Swap
Paste any product's ingredient list — every ingredient explained for melanated skin, plus a natural formula that matches it. Studio only; uses your own AI key.
Open tool →Ingredient Label Generator (INCI)
Starter and Studio: turn a saved formula into a draft ingredient list using official label names (INCI), ordered by weight. Name lookup stays available to all plans.
Open tool →Actives
Full active library with usage %, pH range and cautions.
Open tool →Antioxidants
Oil-phase and water-phase antioxidants with dose.
Open tool →Botanicals
Herbal infusions, extracts and hydrosols.
Open tool →Carrier Oils & Butters
Fatty acid profiles, absorption and shelf life.
Open tool →Emulsifiers
Emulsifier balance (HLB) values, usage % and cold-vs-hot process notes.
Open tool →Surfactants
Cleansing agents grouped by charge and mildness.
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Melanated skin & hair specialty
The tools built specifically for melanated skin and hair.
Pigmentation Stack Planner
Hydroquinone-free brightening protocol tuned for Fitz IV–VI.
Open tool →Hair Porosity Profile
Low / medium / high porosity care map plus 3a–4c curl notes.
Open tool →Scalp Condition Guide
Protocols for dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, dryness and buildup.
Open tool →Condition → Ingredient Recommender
Pick a skin or hair concern; get the ingredients that address it.
Open tool →Proteins & Humectants
Protein strength by porosity and humectants matched to your climate.
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Regulatory & legal compliance
The US rulebooks behind selling a cosmetic — registration, labels and what you are allowed to say.
Compliance Hub
One place for the FDA, MoCRA and FTC requirements that apply to an indie cosmetic brand.
Open tool →US Cosmetics Law Guide (MoCRA)
Small business exemption screener, facility registration, product listing, safety records and adverse event reporting.
Open tool →FDA Cosmetic Labeling Guide
Front and information panel requirements, net quantity dual declaration helper and minimum type sizes.
Open tool →FTC Advertising & Claim Safety
Cosmetic vs drug claim matrix, Made in USA rules, influencer disclosure and review integrity.
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