Question 1

What can the FormuMate formulation assistant help with?

Accepted Answer

It helps makers review formulas, troubleshoot stability issues, think through substitutions, and refine product ideas for soap, skincare, haircare, and topical products.

Question 2

Can I use the assistant with recipes from the calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can calculate a soap recipe in FormuMate and then use the formulation assistant to review balance, process choices, and possible improvements.

Question 3

Do I need an account to use the assistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The public page explains the tool, but signing in is required before opening the full assistant experience.

Question 4

What types of products can the formulation assistant help me develop?

Accepted Answer

The assistant supports soap, face and body skincare, haircare (shampoo bars, conditioners, scalp treatments), and topical formulations. You can describe your product concept or paste an existing recipe and get targeted guidance.

Question 5

Can I upload my existing recipes or spreadsheets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The FormuMate formulation assistant lets you upload spreadsheets and documents so you can get feedback on existing recipes without retyping them.

Question 6

How is FormuMate's assistant different from a generic AI chatbot?

Accepted Answer

FormuMate's assistant is focused on cosmetic and soap formulation. It understands ingredient categories, phases, typical usage rates, and common stability concerns — giving more relevant answers than a general-purpose AI for maker-specific questions.