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• Gelling agent for clear low pH 2% salt cleanser - possible at all?

  82 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by ketchito December 2020Formulating
• Gluten-free certification for cosmetics? Is it a thing and how much is it?

  77 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 2020Starting a cosmetic line
• What makes Paula's choice 10% Glycolic acid moisturzier feel so moisturizing?

  163 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by emma1985 November 2020Formulating
• How to make Azelaic acid moisturizer formula less drying and more slippry?

  177 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by ketchito November 2020Formulating
• Critique my niacinamide moisturizer? BTMS, Floraesters, Cholesterol..

  182 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Pattsi October 2020Formulating
• Floraesters K-20W - experiences? Worth it or just add more glycerin?

  165 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Pattsi October 2020Formulating
• Dimethicone vs Cyclomethicone for anti-soaping and skin feel?

  226 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma September 2020Formulating
• Best emulsifier for low pH moisturizers? BTMS vs Lotionpro 165, Montanov 68, Ewax or?

  380 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink September 2020Formulating
• How to make a clear low pH water based gel cleanser? Gums tend to cloud up

  170 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Padmavathi August 2020Formulating
• Which liability insurance provider for small skincare businesses?

  81 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink August 2020General
• Dimethicone viscosity (CPS) for anti-soaping, does it matter? What's best?

  61 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 2020Formulating
• Montanov emulsifiers causing eye irritation? Cetearyl Alcohol + Coco or Cetearyl Glucoside

  191 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink July 2020Formulating
• Thickener for low pH cleansers?

  148 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 2020Formulating
• Low pH enough to inhibit mold growth?

  131 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 2020Formulating
• Trimethylglycine - no heating over 40C?

  88 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by lmosca March 2020Formulating
• Preparing stability data for FDA inspections

  95 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Microformulation March 2020Off Topic
• How much ethanol to preserve formulas and solubilize SA without being drying?

  149 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by alchemist01 March 2020Formulating
• What is LOVE?

  195 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Purpledusk February 2020Off Topic
• Lactic acid = bad scent, are all suppliers' lactic acid made equal or how can you mask it?

  190 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Agate February 2020Formulating
• Seen any good wholesale sell / line sheets?

  116 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink January 2020 Starting a cosmetic line
• Anti-inflammatory extracts and topicals - what works best?

  363 views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt January 2020Formulating
• How to make a benzoyl peroxide wash more foaming/a better cleanser?

  62 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink December 2019 Formulating
• Jojoba Esters - expensive petrolatum or something more? Cheaper natural alternatives?

  264 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 2019Formulating
• Critique my one size fits all liquid crystal daily moisturizer base, % included ?

  544 views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• How much and how thick dimethicone is needed to provide any moisturization benefit?

  195 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• Where to buy 1000 units of a benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser for private labeling?

  76 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink December 2019 Starting a cosmetic line
• How to make an oil based concealer paste less oily and harder?

  108 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 2019Formulating
• Topical cholesterol and ceramides - need to use penetration enhancers?

  161 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 October 2019Formulating
• Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly), long term safety of topical application?

  463 views 22 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard December 2019Advanced Questions
• Similar looking competitor designs - Do you have any protection from copycats?

  134 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther September 2019Cosmetic Industry
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