Cosmetic Science Talk

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• Do you think the US cosmetic industry needs more regulation?

  293 views 30 comments 0 points Most recent by grapefruit22 May 6Cosmetic Industry
• How to increase viscosity and thickness of alpha-olefin sulfonate( AOS 38%)

  43 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Rajveer19 May 6 Formulating
• Samples

  44 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Microformulation May 6 Off Topic
• Detergent

  80 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by ozgirl May 5Formulating
• Face serum changes color- Help!

  111 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Jimmychemie May 5Formulating
• Couple questions on polymers

  292 views 23 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry May 5Formulating
• Do deep conditioning products work better on damp hair?

  169 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah May 5Hair
• In a cleanser at pH ~5, is salicylic acid always in salt form?

  112 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by grapefruit22 May 5Advanced Questions
• Is it crazy to include CDEA in a new line

  148 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by geekchic May 5Formulating
• Literature suggestions on Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C oxidation

  68 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Rafacasti May 5Advanced Questions
• Is it necessary to mix sodium stearoyl lactylate for 20 minutes when heated in a Shampoo?

  31 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Abdullah May 5 Formulating
• Looking for advice on formulating a natural deodorant

  328 views 30 comments 0 points Most recent by Squinny May 5Formulating
• Stronger preservation system needed!! Please advise!

  199 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Newtoformulating May 5Formulating
• Sample turning white 1 month into stability testing

  62 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Newtoformulating May 4 Formulating
• Are you a formula minimalist or maximalist?

  510 views 36 comments 0 points Most recent by Karenbo May 4Formulating
• Hair Detangler

  69 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Perry May 4Formulating
• PECTIN

  89 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Rossonna112 May 3Hair
• Gellants

  38 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Perry May 3Formulating
• Let's talk seriously about the rheology modificators

  130 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma May 3General
• Substitute for Lithium magnesium sodium silicate

  31 views 0 comments 0 points Started by samsal May 3 Formulating
• Mouthwash

  103 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by PhilGeis May 3Formulating
• Dehydroacetic acid + propylene glycol

  60 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by PhilGeis May 3Formulating
• Polysorbate 80 as primary surfactant?

  244 views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by ketchito May 3Formulating
• Suggestions for literature resources on surfactants types and functions for liquid soap applications

  43 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by ketchito May 3Cosmetic Industry
• AHA acids

  72 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma May 3Formulating
• Difficulty finding examples of low HLB emulsifier

  72 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma May 3Formulating
• How can I improve my rinse-out hair conditioner?

  170 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah May 3Formulating
• Dissolving Allantoin

  265 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by toketsu May 3Formulating
• Face wash formulation

  195 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by zetein May 3Formulating
• Clay Mask - Getting the right texture

  46 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Noor1984 May 2 Formulating