Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Welcome to the forum

  Announcement 131.6K views 526 comments 6 points Most recent by vera February 17General
• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

  Announcement 87.2K views 66 comments 1 point Most recent by Microformulation January 7Resources
• How to use this forum - rules and advice

  Announcement Closed 10.5K views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by Bobzchemist March 2015General
• Solubilizers

  33 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Oladoo 5:12AMFormulating
• Looking to boost Optiphen in a lotion formula....

  8 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Graillotion 4:13AM Formulating
• Best conference / trade-show if looking for ingredient suppliers.

  7 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Graillotion 3:59AM Cosmetic Industry
• Preservative Advice

  19 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Mythpd28 2:41AM Formulating
• Steareth-21 Not Available, Alternative Route?

  52 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by MangoMonster 2:37AMFormulating
• Mask preservative advice

  87 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Bo77 2:16AMFormulating
• Hair Detangling spray

  202 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by dsware 12:25AMHair
• Is 'sulphate free' still a thing?

  174 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Herbnerd February 18Hair
• Are ceteareth-25 & PEG ingredients toxic?

  75 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Newtoformulating February 18Formulating
• Free vs Bound Water

  115 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Agate February 18Formulating
• Octadecane O/W emulsion

  62 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma February 18Formulating
• Solubilizing Essential Oils in Alcohol - PLEASE HELP!

  58 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex777 February 18Formulating
• Stable Hydroquinone Cream formulation.

  1.8K views 18 comments 0 points Most recent by teewaya February 18Skin
• What’s wrong with this leave-in conditioner formula (cetrimonium chloride)

  30 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry February 18Formulating
• Do these ingredients have effect in Shampoo?(glyceryl oleate, panthenol, protein)

  55 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 February 18Formulating
• Seeking Nutraceutical / Phamaceutical Product Developer for Prototype? Any Contacts

  69 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Herbnerd February 18Resources
• Powdered Extracts INCI

  99 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry February 17Formulating
• Why is this formula pilling?

  55 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by lmosca February 17Formulating
• Formulating face creams with pH in mind

  86 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by LuisJavier February 17Formulating
• Fragrance in Facial Oils

  25 views 0 comments 0 points Started by chemcurious February 17 Formulating
• Ascorbic Acid and ACV Bath Bombs

  27 views 0 comments 0 points Started by DivineCreator February 17 Formulating
• Adding Acids to anhydrous systems

  54 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Sponge February 17Formulating
• Big problem concerning peg 90m

  27 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by EVchem February 17Formulating
• Emulium Mellifera MB / Lotion emulsifer?

  57 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by EVchem February 17Formulating
• Does anybody have any bottling tips please?

  36 views 0 comments 0 points Started by GabyD February 17 Formulating
• Isopropanol 70% vs 99% for cleaning/disinfecting

  67 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma February 17General
• suspending in soap base cleansing system

  55 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by UsmanAli February 17Advanced Questions
• What is missing from this shampoo

  151 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah February 17Formulating
• Alcohol & Hair

  129 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry February 17Hair