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• Gluten-free certification for cosmetics? Is it a thing and how much is it?

  56 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 26Starting a cosmetic line
• What makes Paula's choice 10% Glycolic acid moisturzier feel so moisturizing?

  90 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by emma1985 November 22Formulating
• How to make Azelaic acid moisturizer formula less drying and more slippry?

  151 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by ketchito November 17Formulating
• Critique my niacinamide moisturizer? BTMS, Floraesters, Cholesterol..

  162 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Pattsi October 9Formulating
• Floraesters K-20W - experiences? Worth it or just add more glycerin?

  152 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Pattsi October 9Formulating
• Dimethicone vs Cyclomethicone for anti-soaping and skin feel?

  216 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Pharma September 26Formulating
• Best emulsifier for low pH moisturizers? BTMS vs Lotionpro 165, Montanov 68, Ewax or?

  303 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink September 15Formulating
• How to make a clear low pH water based gel cleanser? Gums tend to cloud up

  156 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Padmavathi August 21Formulating
• Which liability insurance provider for small skincare businesses?

  75 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink August 5General
• Dimethicone viscosity (CPS) for anti-soaping, does it matter? What's best?

  61 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Pharma July 9Formulating
• Montanov emulsifiers causing eye irritation? Cetearyl Alcohol + Coco or Cetearyl Glucoside

  164 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink July 24Formulating
• Thickener for low pH cleansers?

  145 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 29Formulating
• Low pH enough to inhibit mold growth?

  127 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 22Formulating
• Trimethylglycine - no heating over 40C?

  76 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by lmosca March 12Formulating
• Preparing stability data for FDA inspections

  91 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Microformulation March 11Off Topic
• How much ethanol to preserve formulas and solubilize SA without being drying?

  142 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by alchemist01 March 6Formulating
• What is LOVE?

  193 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Purpledusk February 4Off Topic
• Lactic acid = bad scent, are all suppliers' lactic acid made equal or how can you mask it?

  189 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Agate February 2Formulating
• Seen any good wholesale sell / line sheets?

  100 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink January 3 Starting a cosmetic line
• Anti-inflammatory extracts and topicals - what works best?

  338 views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by Dr Catherine Pratt January 7Formulating
• How to make a benzoyl peroxide wash more foaming/a better cleanser?

  57 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink December 2019 Formulating
• Jojoba Esters - expensive petrolatum or something more? Cheaper natural alternatives?

  241 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 2019Formulating
• Critique my one size fits all liquid crystal daily moisturizer base, % included ?

  520 views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• How much and how thick dimethicone is needed to provide any moisturization benefit?

  187 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• Where to buy 1000 units of a benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser for private labeling?

  74 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink December 2019 Starting a cosmetic line
• How to make an oil based concealer paste less oily and harder?

  107 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 2019Formulating
• Topical cholesterol and ceramides - need to use penetration enhancers?

  148 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 October 2019Formulating
• Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly), long term safety of topical application?

  453 views 22 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard December 2019Advanced Questions
• Similar looking competitor designs - Do you have any protection from copycats?

  132 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther September 2019Cosmetic Industry
• Formula turning white when rubbed into the skin after changing emulsifier, how to solve?

  470 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by raiyana November 2019Formulating
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