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Creativity Tutorial This tutorial is produced for new and existing users of Creativity The tutorial is on automatic timing If it is too slow or nothing appears to be happening use the left mouse button to progress the program

Loading Creativity Insert CD into disk drive. It should start automatically, otherwise run it from the start menu. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click on the program icon to start. After the data files are automatically unzipped the registration screen will appear.

Registration

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Herbal Shampoo We know that we want a shampoo It should have good cleansing Be mild to use Contain herbal extracts Look nice and smell nice Be preserved It must comply with EC Legislation

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Inserting Header Information Give each formula a Project Number under Setup/Project Numbers Creativity automatically enters the Reference Number Creativity automatically enters the date Enter the name of the product Enter other information as required

Find the right ingredient

"Cosmetics are formulated with ingredients..." Cosmetics are formulated with ingredients from all over the world They are listed in the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients – known as INCI There are over 7,000 materials listed by their INCI names in Creativity Ingredients may be common commodities like glycerin or specialised ingredients like Aethoxal B - a skin conditioning emollient only available from Cognis There are over 14,000 materials named by their trade names in Creativity Many materials sold as specialised ingredients are common chemicals available from alternative suppliers Creativity lists the alternative suppliers Creativity lists over 2,000 material manufacturers and distributors from all over the world The use of some materials is restricted by legislation In the EC this includes antiperspirant actives, preservatives, colours and sun screen materials Creativity associates these restrictions with each material affected So in one single source we have:- The INCI names Their chemical and cosmetic properties Their trade names and supplier Alternative suppliers World-wide distributors Restrictions by legislation

Searching for Materials (1) Simple search by keyword

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Complex Search (1)

Complex Search (2)

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Creativity is Magic For assistance regarding the use of Creativity contact :- Creative Developments 56 Orchard Avenue, Lower Parkstone Poole, Dorset,  BH14 8AJ  UK Fax 44 (0) 1202 716 007 E-mail   creativity@ creative-developments.co.uk Web site   www.creative-developments.co.uk