Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Need formulating services? Here are some contacts

  Announcement 85.5K views 66 comments 1 point Most recent by Microformulation January 7Resources
• Welcome to the forum

  Announcement 131.3K views 521 comments 6 points Most recent by Emily December 2019General
• How to use this forum - rules and advice

  Announcement Closed 10.4K views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by Bobzchemist March 2015General
• Formulation help

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• Graniness in o/w emulsions

  5 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Riddhi26 4:00PM Formulating
• Need Help Preserving a Natural Mouthwash

  9 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Alex777 2:48PM Formulating
• pomade smells like vomit when applied, but it does not when its still on jar

  37 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry 1:32PMFormulating
• HELP! Conditioner Bar

  54 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by zhiannetrix 11:55AMFormulating
• help a chemist out :)

  135 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 11:16AMFormulating
• Shampoo separating with hydroxyethl cellulose

  166 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Jennycat January 21Formulating
• What reaction is happening here btwn my surfactant and citric acid?

  92 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by MJL January 21Formulating
• Problem with creating a Peeling gel with carbomer

  92 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt January 21Advanced Questions
• Phenoxyehtanol severely changed shampoo viscosity

  85 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Jennycat January 21Formulating
• Multipurpose Cleaner Spray

  48 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by pras January 21Formulating
• Shampoo using only cocamidopropilbetaine and sls

  33 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry January 20Formulating
• Oral paste equine supplement. Help with overcoming separation.

  40 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Herbnerd January 20Formulating
• Solubilisers

  77 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by LuisJavier January 20Formulating
• how to mix cbd isolate into base product

  324 views 17 comments 0 points Most recent by DSTANK January 20Formulating
• Fat Bloom Inhibitor

  75 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by DSTANK January 20General
• Adpating an emulsion base to become a Night Cream

  59 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry January 20Formulating
• UK Award-winning brand expanding into US and looking for Equity Partner

  30 views 0 comments 0 points Started by tackland January 20 Requests / Opportunities
• Incorporation of water-soluble natural colorants into oil-based cosmetics

  172 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt January 20Color and makeup
• Scales for business

  73 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi January 20Resources
• Is there any benefit to including several substantive conditioners in a formula?

  27 views 0 comments 0 points Started by DeedeeUkulele January 20 Formulating
• Torn between excluding fluff ingredients vs. adding them for marketing

  201 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by DeedeeUkulele January 20Starting a cosmetic line
• Temporary close

  125 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi January 19General
• Cosmetic Regulations - EU vs USA

  92 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Herbnerd January 19General
• Sandalwood oil and rose oil

  28 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Dtdang January 19 Formulating
• Iodized salt as thickener

  38 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma January 19Formulating
• Is a humectant essential in a face wash formula? And questions about options.

  200 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by MJL January 19Formulating
• Triethanolamine replacement

  81 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Doreen January 19Formulating
• Skin goes red and slight burn sensation, what do you think is causing this?

  133 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Doreen January 19Formulating
• W/O emulsion separates

  185 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Doreen January 19Formulating