Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

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• 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

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• The Glass Transition Temperature

  22 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by EVchem 7:33PMFormulating
• Jojoba Esters - expensive petrolatum or something more? Cheaper natural alternatives?

  20 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry 7:11PMFormulating
• Are there any somewhat standardized codes for personal care and HI&I product types?

  16 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry 7:08PMFormulating
• Cationic & viscosity troubles

  61 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Meemcha 4:51PMFormulating
• Critique my one size fits all liquid crystal daily moisturizer base, % included 💧

  153 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink 3:59PMFormulating
• Comment your views about the foaming performance.

  17 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by RedPill 3:54PMFormulating
• Help with Fish-oil based ‘Gel’

  56 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi 3:54PMFormulating
• Problem with a face wash formula

  63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 3:43PMSkin
• Ossamonio 1825

  30 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther 3:38PMHair
• Can you identify these trapped particles?

  165 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by RedPill 3:06PMFormulating
• Need Help with Homogeniser

  14 views 0 comments 0 points Started by PRANAV9 9:44AM Cosmetic Industry
• Discoloration Problem

  108 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by gmicca 8:41AMFormulating
• A soap problem

  257 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by Will 4:34AMFormulating
• Natural additve colorant(s)

  79 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard December 10Advanced Questions
• How to vet a manufacturer

  39 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by EVchem December 10General
• Silica Silylate substite for Hair Styling Powder

  18 views 0 comments 0 points Started by scottm80 December 10 Starting a cosmetic line
• alpha lipoic acid as anti-wrinkle.

  52 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by EVchem December 10Formulating
• Grainy Beard Balm?? Do I need Emusifier or stabilizer...or both?

  76 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Kanuck December 10Formulating
• how to mix cbd isolate into base product

  207 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by mattd9159 December 10Formulating
• Torn between excluding fluff ingredients vs. adding them for marketing

  94 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by DeedeeUkulele December 10Starting a cosmetic line
• Looking for a Substitute to RHEOVIS CDE

  37 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Chemist77 December 10Formulating
• Do rinse-off cleansers benefit from adding silicones?

  70 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by chemicalmatt December 9Formulating
• Can you tell the price of these ingredients?

  80 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by ozgirl December 9General
• Black Shampoo / Blue Shampoo

  74 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by marivgrig December 9Formulating
• Oil Free Claims

  165 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 December 9General
• Moisturizing Shower Gel - Ingredient Substitute

  130 views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by Microformulation December 9Formulating
• Problem with pH & viscosity in Natural Olive oil Bodywash Formula

  75 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry December 9Formulating
• Easy to formulate and low cost

  139 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt December 9Starting a cosmetic line
• Difference in mildness btwn Glycinate & Glutamate surfactants?

  44 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma December 8General