Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Welcome to the forum

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• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

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• How to use this forum - rules and advice

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• hlb of essential oils

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• "White Spots" in Soap

  9 views 0 comments 0 points Started by paoloferino 4:09AM Formulating
• Serum vs Alcohol-free toner

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• Developing a Foamy Facial Wash

  117 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by paoloferino 3:54AMFormulating
• High Quality Private Label Cosmetic Manufacturer

  9 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Yunefi 2:38AM Starting a cosmetic line
• Hair Styling Formulation - HELP

  28 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Louiswch 2:24AMFormulating
• Natural preservatives at pH>6

  150 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 July 21Formulating
• Flavor & Fragrance in Liquid Lipstick

  73 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 21Formulating
• Colloidal oatmeal/avena sativa in skin care.

  878 views 21 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 July 21Formulating
• Decyl Glucoside as a Co-Emulsifier or Emulsion Stabilizer for Leave On Applications

  217 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Blossoms July 21Formulating
• Oleic acid

  42 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Rimshah July 21General
• surfactant thickener help

  79 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry July 21Formulating
• Cetrimonium Bromide

  43 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Nubian July 20Formulating
• What does 'oil free' mean?

  86 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 20General
• Advice on my formulation

  162 views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by Lindsey1009 July 20Formulating
• Is glycerin a degreaser?

  189 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Doreen July 20Formulating
• Water-based Moisturizer formula

  130 views 19 comments 0 points Most recent by Rimshah July 20Formulating
• My dishwashing liquid separates after a week

  188 views 29 comments 0 points Most recent by giddie15 July 20Formulating
• Why O/W polymers are added to W/Si emulsions?

  90 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 19Advanced Questions
• Ingredient Help

  62 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 19Hair
• Opening a CMO

  69 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Microformulation July 19Requests / Opportunities
• Was there something wrong with the preservative? Should I sue?

  301 views 40 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi July 19Formulating
• Why silicone spray doesn't make hard or painted surfaces shine?

  48 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by JonahRay July 19Formulating
• Acts like a Moisturizer?

  67 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Rimshah July 19General
• Cosmetic chemist

  32 views 0 comments 0 points Started by fathanah July 19 Career
• Shampoo not enough foam!

  81 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther July 19Formulating
• Cleaner using Castile soap

  95 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Rimshah July 19Hair
• Crackling ''Foam'' Recipe

  150 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Sibech July 19Advanced Questions
• If a manufacturer increases their MOQ 5x of your best-seller, is there anything you can do?

  72 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by em88 July 18Formulating
• Conditioning agents in shampoo

  183 views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 July 18Hair