Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Welcome to the forum

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• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

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• How to use this forum - rules and advice

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• testing lab recommendations

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• Substitue for Lanolin in Lipgloss

  12 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by mhart123 11:48AMFormulating
• Triacetin Alternative for After Sun Lotion

  22 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by EVchem 11:29AMFormulating
• Leave In Conditioner w/ 20% Shea Butter

  24 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by EVchem 11:04AMGeneral
• Looking for advice on formula stabilizers that prevent separation in heat

  56 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by ozgirl 5:52AMFormulating
• Growth Oil formulation help

  50 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by ozgirl 5:26AMHair
• Preserving Mouthwash Using Salt

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• Increasing hair volume

  14 views 0 comments 0 points Started by AdmiralRedBeard 1:20AM General
• Ecosilk

  99 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Graillotion 1:13AMFormulating
• Honest opinion: is it even worth launching a new cosmetic brand?

  370 views 17 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard July 9Off Topic
• Montanov emulsifiers causing eye irritation? Cetearyl Alcohol + Coco or Cetearyl Glucoside

  29 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by ozgirl July 9Formulating
• Fixative for Essential Oils...

  344 views 17 comments 0 points Most recent by Cafe33 July 9Resources
• Tin Containers

  86 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by David08848 July 9Resources
• Dimethicone viscosity (CPS) for anti-soaping, does it matter? What's best?

  26 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 9Formulating
• Cationic surfactant vs cationic polymer in anionic Shampoo

  40 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by EVchem July 9Formulating
• Foaming handwash

  102 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by helenhelen July 9Hair
• Thickening Non-Ionic and Amphoteric surfactants

  197 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by Zara July 9Hair
• Ingredient search

  41 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by helenhelen July 9General
• Water/Lecithin Separation

  206 views 17 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi July 9Formulating
• Vegan thickening agent to thicken body oil?

  188 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Oyin July 8Formulating
• natural deodorant emulsion problem

  80 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Formulating
• Insight on Masters and cosmetic science career options

  26 views 0 comments 0 points Started by JenTa July 8 Career
• Alcohol based liquid sanitizer discoloration

  242 views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Formulating
• Strong surfactants in products that are not shampoos

  84 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8General
• In situ TEA-Stearate Cream Scale Up

  39 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by lewhitak July 8Formulating
• aloe vera oil

  97 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Science
• Are patents a hindrance or a booster of innovation?

  211 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Innovation
• Looking for ingredients to add to tea tree oil to heal damaged skin from repeated jock itch?

  75 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Skin
• How to permanently liquify Shea butter

  106 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt July 8Skin
• Ingredients that give volume to hair.

  70 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Zara July 8Hair