Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Welcome to the forum

  Announcement 130.7K views 516 comments 6 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 November 13General
• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

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• How to use this forum - rules and advice

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• Silica dimethyl silylate remaining slightly grainy

  8 views 0 comments 0 points Started by LipKitLaboratory 6:32PM Formulating
• Makeup remover

  144 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 5:31PMGeneral
• Can silicones really provide occlusiveness to reduce Trans Epidermal Water Loss TEWL?

  59 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 5:12PMFormulating
• how to get slip in to shampoo/conditioner

  37 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 5:06PMHair
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate alternative

  256 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 4:59PMFormulating
• Viscosity problems

  337 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 4:36PMGeneral
• Tapioca starch in hair clay

  9 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Jake 4:12PM Hair
• Preservative for nonionic surfactant shampoo

  189 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Aziz 2:21PMAdvanced Questions
• Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly), long term safety of topical application?

  164 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 4:41AMAdvanced Questions
• no frizz conditioner

  21 views 0 comments 0 points Started by margi November 16 Formulating
• Replacing Carbopol 940 with Xanthan Gum + Hydroxyethyl cellulose

  37 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Yulin November 16 Formulating
• Dmdm hydantoin and Phenoxyethenol Sa

  152 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by bil7 November 16Formulating
• I need advice formulating mild dog shampoo

  68 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by teyodora November 15Formulating
• help adding menthol at 10% to a prexisting muscle gel

  31 views 0 comments 0 points Started by mattd9159 November 15 Formulating
• Saccharide Isomerate

  975 views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 November 15Formulating
• Change my view - Panthenol provides no special benefits in hair or skin care products

  186 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 November 15Change my view
• Battle of Glycerol and Sorbitol. Which is the all-rounder?

  77 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 November 15Formulating
• Face wash formula failed. Please help

  70 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 November 15Advanced Questions
• suspension issue with sulfate free formula

  44 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by jjciii November 15Hair
• how to remove IPA pungent odor

  63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther November 15Formulating
• Natural Cosmetics Act Proposed By US Government

  85 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard November 15Formulating
• COSMOS Natural Certification

  37 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Herbnerd November 15General
• The Legality of Knockoffs

  65 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by natzam44 November 14General
• Preservative issue

  73 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Sumayia November 14Formulating
• How to make an oil based concealer paste less oily and harder?

  50 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 14Formulating
• PEG 200 In Bath Bombs

  51 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by carlthecreator November 14Formulating
• Change my view - Hyaluronic acid vs Glycerin

  758 views 38 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt November 14Change my view
• Seeking Chemists to Formulate 10-Free Nail Polish Line + Foot Care Products

  120 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt November 14Requests / Opportunities
• High Shear Mixer

  35 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt November 14Resources
• Mercury / other steriods

  44 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 November 14Cosmetic Industry