Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

  Announcement 83.3K views 64 comments 1 point Most recent by Janine December 11Resources
• Welcome to the forum

  Announcement 130.9K views 520 comments 6 points Most recent by Indigo71 December 8General
• How to use this forum - rules and advice

  Announcement Closed 10.2K views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by Bobzchemist March 2015General
• Zinc Oxide and Magnesium hydroxide combo in deodorant

  19 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by raiyana 2:22AMFormulating
• Emollients and skin conditioners in powder form

  10 views 0 comments 0 points Started by leather_suds 12:18AM Starting a cosmetic line
• Oil Free Claims

  237 views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard December 12General
• How to vet a manufacturer

  68 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry December 12General
• Do rinse-off cleansers benefit from adding silicones?

  94 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 12Formulating
• Looking for a supplier or manufacturer to make my body cream

  263 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 12Starting a cosmetic line
• Formulation - private cosmetic chemist vs inhouse chemist

  131 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 12Starting a cosmetic line
• Emerging DTC makeup brand seeks color cosmetics contract manufacturer

  126 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Microformulation December 12Requests / Opportunities
• The Glass Transition Temperature

  47 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt December 12Formulating
• Natural additve colorant(s)

  94 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt December 12Advanced Questions
• Cationic & viscosity troubles

  107 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 December 12Formulating
• Critique my one size fits all liquid crystal daily moisturizer base, % included 💧

  182 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 12Formulating
• How much and how thick dimethicone is needed to provide any moisturization benefit?

  103 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 12Formulating
• About cream hardening....

  131 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 December 12Formulating
• Need Help with Homogeniser

  32 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by PRANAV9 December 12Cosmetic Industry
• Looking for a Substitute to RHEOVIS CDE

  45 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by BILO December 12Formulating
• Help with Fish-oil based ‘Gel’

  87 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Snowman December 12Formulating
• Problem with a face wash formula

  107 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Chrysanthemum December 12Skin
• Torn between excluding fluff ingredients vs. adding them for marketing

  112 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry December 11Starting a cosmetic line
• Grainy Beard Balm?? Do I need Emusifier or stabilizer...or both?

  91 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge December 11Formulating
• Silica Silylate substite for Hair Styling Powder

  29 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge December 11Starting a cosmetic line
• Ossamonio 1825

  40 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge December 11Hair
• Jojoba Esters - expensive petrolatum or something more? Cheaper natural alternatives?

  35 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry December 11Formulating
• Are there any somewhat standardized codes for personal care and HI&I product types?

  23 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry December 11Formulating
• Comment your views about the foaming performance.

  24 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by RedPill December 11Formulating
• Can you identify these trapped particles?

  171 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by RedPill December 11Formulating
• Discoloration Problem

  116 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by gmicca December 11Formulating
• A soap problem

  269 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by Will December 11Formulating
• alpha lipoic acid as anti-wrinkle.

  55 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by EVchem December 10Formulating