1. Nature and Scope of Content
All content made available on this website, including but not limited to cosmetic formulas, ingredient discussions, formulation methods, tutorials, ratios, processing steps, theoretical explanations, and general commentary (collectively, the “Content”), is provided exclusively for general educational and informational purposes.
The Content represents the author’s personal notes, learning documentation, theoretical interpretation, and experimental exploration of cosmetic formulation concepts. It is not intended to be relied upon as factual, complete, accurate, or safe instructions for use.
No Content on this website constitutes professional advice, technical instruction, regulatory guidance, medical advice, toxicological assessment, or manufacturing instruction.
2. No Professional Relationship / No Duty of Care
Your use of this website does not create any professional, fiduciary, advisory, or client relationship between you and the author, including but not limited to that of cosmetic chemist, manufacturer, formulator, consultant, medical professional, or regulatory expert.
The author expressly disclaims any duty of care to users of this website. You acknowledge that you are not entitled to rely on the Content for safety, suitability, or compliance purposes.
3. Explicit Non-Commercial Intent and Regulatory Non-Compliance
All formulas, methods, and examples shared on this website are strictly non-commercial and not intended for sale, resale, distribution, gifting, or third-party use.
The Content and any resulting products:
- Have not been subjected to mandatory professional testing, including but not limited to stability testing, preservative efficacy (challenge) testing, microbiological analysis, toxicological risk assessment, or human compatibility testing.
- Do not comply with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, US FDA cosmetic regulations, or any other applicable national or international cosmetic regulatory framework.
- Are not safe for consumer use, public use, or third-party exposure unless independently tested and approved by qualified professionals.
Any attempt to commercialize, distribute, or use formulas derived from this website beyond private educational experimentation is expressly discouraged and undertaken entirely at the user’s own risk and legal responsibility.
4. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks
You expressly acknowledge that cosmetic formulation involves chemical substances and processes that carry inherent, foreseeable, and unforeseeable risks, including but not limited to:
- Microbial contamination and pathogen growth
- Chemical instability or degradation
- Allergic reactions, sensitization, burns, irritation, or injury
- Cross-contamination and incorrect ingredient interactions
- Property damage or environmental harm
These risks cannot be eliminated in a non-professional environment.
5. User Assumption of Risk and Full Responsibility
By accessing or using this website, you voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, associated with attempting to replicate or interpret any Content.
You agree that you are solely responsible for:
- Implementing appropriate hygiene and sanitation practices consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
- Verifying the identity, grade, purity, legality, and suitability of all ingredients;
- Independently reviewing all relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), regulatory restrictions, and maximum usage levels;
- Using professional-grade measuring equipment and safe handling procedures;
- Understanding that a home or non-controlled environment cannot replicate laboratory sterility, validation, or safety assurance.
You further acknowledge that no home-produced cosmetic or household product can be assumed safe, stable, or properly preserved without professional laboratory testing.
6. No Warranties of Any Kind
The Content is provided “as is” and “as available”, without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The author expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability;
- Fitness for a particular purpose;
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability;
- Non-infringement or regulatory compliance.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the author shall not be liable for any claims, damages, losses, injuries, or expenses arising out of or related to the use, misuse, interpretation, or reliance on the Content, including but not limited to:
- Personal injury, allergic reactions, illness, or infection;
- Property damage or contamination;
- Financial loss or economic damage;
- Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
You agree that any use of the Content is undertaken entirely at your own risk.
8. No Medical or Therapeutic Claims
Any reference to ingredient properties or cosmetic effects (e.g., “hydrating,” “soothing,” “clarifying”) is descriptive only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease.
This website does not provide healthcare advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical concerns.
9. Jurisdiction, Governing Law, and User Compliance
This website is operated from the European Union. Users access it on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations, including those governing cosmetics, chemicals, and consumer safety.
Nothing on this website is intended to target or solicit users in any specific jurisdiction.
10. Acceptance of Disclaimer
By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Disclaimer in full. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.
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