Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Is 2% salicylic better than 5% or even 2.5% benzoyl peroxide for acne as said here?

  27 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Abdullah November 30 Skin
• Possible side effects of 1.5% CMIT:MIT in shampoo

  95 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 30General
• Formulating a clear shampoo

  105 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 30Formulating
• I am confused, are silicones bioaccumulative?

  69 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Paprik November 30Science
• SEPICALM VG

  61 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry November 29Formulating
• Stabilizing a 3% benzoyl peroxide formula

  36 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge November 29Formulating
• Foaming Oil

  43 views 0 comments 0 points Started by yonyrl November 29 Formulating
• PET testing

  165 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by PhilGeis November 29General
• Isostearyl Isostearate vs petrolatum for TEWL comparison

  71 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 29Formulating
• Hair clay matte finish

  87 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Ducq November 28Hair
• MIC and usage rate of formalin in this shampoo at pH 4-5

  122 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by PhilGeis November 28Formulating
• Is 37% formaldehyde in formalin all considered free formaldehyde?

  44 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by PhilGeis November 28Formulating
• New research on Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

  107 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Sincityfire November 28Advanced Questions
• Body wash with Silver Citrate...why can't I find more brands with this?

  164 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by abierose November 28Off Topic
• Functions of 5,5 Dimethyl hydantoin doing in DMDM hydantoin preservative

  36 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 27Formulating
• Contract For Formulation Services

  85 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by mikethair November 27Formulating
• Expiration of chelators and BHT?

  68 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Margaret November 26Formulating
• What preservatives do you use most often?

  1.4K views 59 comments 0 points Most recent by adanneoma35 November 26Advanced Questions
• Lowest effective % for exfoliation with salicylic acid

  82 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard November 26Formulating
• Congrats Perry!

  264 views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by fethtahir November 26General
• 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid tips & tricks

  169 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by fethtahir November 26Formulating
• Italian manufacturers and cosmetic labs

  107 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by PatD November 26Resources
• Silicone coating of hair

  122 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Syl November 25Hair
• Query regarding silicones, particularly Dimethicone

  163 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by klangridge November 25Formulating
• Which ingredients locate in surface between oil and water inside an emulsion?

  74 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 25Formulating
• Emulsion Instability question

  205 views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by Dungngo November 24Formulating
• Niacinamide color change

  225 views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by ketchito November 24Formulating
• Humectant (HA) and water activity

  143 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Cdsgames November 24Formulating
• Calculating total formaldehyde amount from dmdmH and formalin

  63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 24Formulating
• Beta glucan help

  197 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry November 23Formulating