Cosmetic Science Talk

Cosmetic Science discussion form. For people who want for formulate cosmetics and get advice from other formulators around the world.

Welcome to the forum

Announcement 128.9K views 484 comments 6 points Most recent by sheilaisle May 21General
Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

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How to use this forum - rules and advice

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Triethanolamine Stearate single emulsifier in lotion

20 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 7:48AMFormulating
A view that Chemists shouldn't formulate natural skincare. Only cellular biologists.

325 views 28 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt 4:32AMFormulating
Emulsion looks like honeycomb

43 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by GabyD 2:09AMFormulating
Improving urea's stability in cream

2.1K views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 12:21AMFormulating
Poly Vinyl Alcohol as a Thickener.

27 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry May 25Formulating
help to make a rolled up scrub

64 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by zaki2005 May 25Formulating
How much Polyquaternium-7 in shampoo?

174 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Aziz May 25Formulating
CBD in Cosmetics

103 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by JonahRay May 24Cosmetic Industry
Alpha-Arbutin and dark spots

134 views 18 comments 0 points Most recent by Dtdang May 24Formulating
CDEA

29 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 May 24Formulating
how can oil be not soluble in other oil?!!!

115 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by jeremien May 24General
Nitrosamine

414 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Cst4Ms4Tmps4 May 24Formulating
How similar are formaldehyde-releasers in terms of irritant contact dermatitis?

48 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by AnnaZ May 23Hair
Rationale for heating

74 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by SkinNP May 23Formulating
Are there effective broad spectrum organic preservatives

115 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by sheilaisle May 23Starting a cosmetic line
Advice on water-based serum with urea.

68 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt May 23Formulating
Having a brain failure here: Which two natural oils when mixed together gel?

85 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt May 23General
Where to buy Pigments?

63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt May 23Color and makeup
plant fermentation with lactobacillus

111 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt May 23Off Topic
Fixative Polymer Comparison

123 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt May 23Formulating
Triethanolamine crystallization

69 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by David08848 May 23Resources
Coffea Seed Powder - is it the same as ground coffee beans???

56 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Stargirl71 May 23Starting a cosmetic line
Formulate serum

63 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Dtdang May 22Formulating
Scaling up from pilot batch (Water content)

120 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by chickenskin May 22Formulating
What natural materials will a give matte finish in cosmetics?

27 views 0 comments 0 points Started by chickenskin May 22 Formulating
Building a new lab

240 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Duncan May 22Off Topic
ALOE VERA gel formulation with carbopol 940

317 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Aziz May 22Requests / Opportunities
My Hair Clay is Flaking? Pics included

113 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by LaurenM88 May 22Hair
Can Castor oil provide hair shining?

162 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Fekher May 22General
Hair thermal protection

126 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 May 22Science