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•  Graillotion

  Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (aka… LAE) …. preservative.

  Abdullah replied 1 week, 3 days ago 5 Members · 11 Replies

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  Cationic anomaly with water coming out of the formula.

  Graillotion replied 2 weeks, 5 days ago 1 Member · 3 Replies

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  Elegant water gelling agent for cationic emulsions……

  Graillotion replied 2 weeks, 5 days ago 6 Members · 12 Replies

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  A little weekend chemistry humor………

  Perry44 replied 1 month, 1 week ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  Help me make sense of this: effective and compatible over a pH range of 3 – 8.

  PhilGeis replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago 6 Members · 21 Replies

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  Varisoft EQ 65… and lack of sample formulas for emulsified creams?

   Graillotion replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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  Formaldehyde releasers….apples…and accumulation and volatility.

  PhilGeis replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Sorbitol………has it fallen out of vogue, or just my perception?

  Perry44 replied 2 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  Who buys all the shea butter……….

  Juggsy replied 2 months, 4 weeks ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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  Weekend funny….best mommy-bloggerism of February.

  Graillotion replied 3 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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  Phytic Acid as a chelate and pH…….

  ketchito replied 3 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  OMG….what is this? AntiMicro Banana

  PhilGeis replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  Are these plate counts…normal? Acceptable???

  PhilGeis replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago 4 Members · 7 Replies

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  Beta Glucan 1,3-D ………… and 1,4 vs 1,6 …..and purported skincare bene’s

  jemolian replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 4 Replies

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  Centrifuge …and tube size.

   Graillotion replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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  Examples of some of the best marketing stories/presentations you have ever read.

  Anca_Formulator replied 5 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  USA best selling basic body lotion and basic face cream…. ?

  jemolian replied 5 months, 1 week ago 7 Members · 9 Replies

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  Thoughts on Sodium PCA

  Graillotion replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago 1 Member · 1 Reply

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  Comedogenic ratings of emulsifiers….

  cosmetics273 replied 6 months ago 5 Members · 19 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Is Phenoxyethanol An Endocrine Disruptor?

  MarkBroussard replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago 5 Members · 4 Replies

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  Cosmetic preservation failures…and point of entry on human body.

  PhilGeis replied 7 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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  MIC and pH……

  PhilGeis replied 7 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 7 Replies

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  C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate … always a chemical scent?

  ccchem replied 7 months, 3 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Can Hyaluronic Acid be certified organic?

  MarkBroussard replied 8 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  Emulsified body butter…. What is the top product (benchmark) in this segment?

  Graillotion replied 8 months, 2 weeks ago 6 Members · 15 Replies

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  Which are the bluest of the Essential oils?

  Linda105 replied 9 months, 1 week ago 10 Members · 11 Replies

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  Chart/graph of common cosmetics chelates and performance against pH…?

   Graillotion replied 9 months, 2 weeks ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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  Most logical (science based) thickener for formulas with non-polar hydrocarbons?

  Graillotion replied 10 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Comedy Saturday… Can anyone top this for worst INCI ever?

  Graillotion replied 10 months ago 10 Members · 14 Replies

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  Potassium Cetyl Phosphate … Are you using it?

  Loretta replied 10 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  Why is Jojoba compared to human sebum?

  Loretta replied 10 months ago 6 Members · 9 Replies

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  Cosmetic preservative: Sharomix AM24 … Thoughts?

  PhilGeis replied 10 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Dermal calculator/chart for topical terpenes….does it exist?

  ketchito replied 10 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  Has anyone written an expose' on the cosmetic 'terror' organizations haunting…

  Trytryagain replied 10 months, 1 week ago 6 Members · 19 Replies

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  Lauryl laurate …. where is that magic inclusion rate (face cream)?

  Graillotion replied 10 months, 1 week ago 1 Member · 1 Reply

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  Just a 'Head's up' … SeaBalance 2000 emulsifier available small pak (USA).

  Graillotion replied 10 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 3 Replies

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  Stats…. What percentage of the overall cosmetic industry….is homecrafters?

  Eliza replied 10 months, 1 week ago 6 Members · 11 Replies

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  GC-MS testing and curiosity……

  ketchito replied 10 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  Why are non-polar hydrocarbons killing my emulsion viscosity?

  Graillotion replied 10 months, 2 weeks ago 4 Members · 9 Replies

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  pH meter for measuring skin pH???

  Perry44 replied 10 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Preservative mfg's and product liability…….

  Kade replied 10 months, 3 weeks ago 5 Members · 4 Replies

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  Was able to post a question………

  Perry44 replied 11 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Should I read anything into this slate swap?

  Graillotion replied 11 months ago 2 Members · 9 Replies

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  EDTA and cell membrane disruption?

  Graillotion replied 11 months, 1 week ago 4 Members · 7 Replies

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  Emulsified deodorant stick concepts.

  Graillotion replied 11 months, 2 weeks ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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  'Broad Spectrum' definition…. is it the same as 'Natural'….undefined?

  PhilGeis replied 11 months, 2 weeks ago 4 Members · 4 Replies

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  Gram + / Gram - / YMF…which category can one not afford to miss?

  PhilGeis replied 12 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  How to add a 1% water soluble preservative to an anhydrous product?

  MarkBroussard replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Is part of the FDA definition of a cosmetic, not (deep) penetration of the skin?

  PhilGeis replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 5 Replies

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  AminoSensyl SC lotion emulsifier from Inolex….

  Abdullah replied 1 year ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  What beginner emulsifier requires the least amount of energy input?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 1 month ago 4 Members · 4 Replies

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  Salicylic acid and the kiddos…….

  PhilGeis replied 1 year, 1 month ago 5 Members · 5 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Creative INCI??? Disodium Edetate

  Perry44 replied 1 year, 1 month ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Using two anionics in the same formula….Why?

  Zoya replied 1 year, 1 month ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  FDA Urea limitations on cosmetic products???

  Unknown Member replied 1 year, 1 month ago 4 Members · 7 Replies

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  FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL VS CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDES VS MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLY

  Unknown Member replied 1 year, 2 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies

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  Evaluate and elaborate on this statement (croda) in regards to oil gelling…..

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 2 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  Help refuting the lunacy that is Leucidal.

  Nessa replied 1 year, 2 months ago 7 Members · 19 Replies

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  Got the emulsified body butter just where I want it… BUT…hand residue?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 2 months ago 1 Member · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  Why isn't C16 / C22 a thing… like C16/18 Cetearyl….What am I missing?

  Pharma replied 1 year, 2 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  “Citric acid is an electrolyte and those crash carbomer gels”

  Bfd replied 1 year, 3 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Why do beginner formulators want to put milk in their emulsions?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 3 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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  Lactic vs Citric acid…differences and advantages.

  Perry44 replied 1 year, 3 months ago 2 Members · 9 Replies

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  Allantoin and Urea….and advantage of increasing Allantoin…if any?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 3 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  GMS and varying levels of monostearate……?

  ketchito replied 1 year, 3 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Where can I buy Steareth-2 in the USA, small pak / re-packer?

  coco replied 1 year, 3 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  IPM….is there really any magic here?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 3 months ago 7 Members · 14 Replies

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  Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate: From I never heard of you…to feeling like an algorithm.

  Abdullah replied 1 year, 4 months ago 3 Members · 8 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) …. How far reaching?

  PhilGeis replied 1 year, 4 months ago 4 Members · 20 Replies

  Cosmetic Industry
•  Graillotion

  Which of these is the least occlusive?

  ngarayeva001 replied 1 year, 4 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies

  Skin
•  Graillotion

  O/W emulsifier/s that gives a dry feel upon application.

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 4 months ago 8 Members · 20 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Pentaerythrityl Distearate…. has anyone noticed any value beyond structuring and haptics?

   Graillotion replied 1 year, 4 months ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Emollients that are solvents in relation to very sensitive skin.

  SandalwoodBreeze replied 1 year, 4 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies

  Skin
•  Graillotion

  Unboxing surprise…Ultra volatile ingredient…. how do I keep it in a product?

  PhilGeis replied 1 year, 4 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  Super embarrasing question….. Floral waters 🙂

  Joy replied 1 year, 4 months ago 8 Members · 13 Replies

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  C 12-15 AB vs C 12-15 Alkyl Lactate … compare please.

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 5 months ago 7 Members · 10 Replies

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  Cetyl alcohol as a comedogenic modifier?

  ketchito replied 1 year, 5 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  One and done preservative….Does it exist?

  PhilGeis replied 1 year, 5 months ago 6 Members · 7 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Gotta give a ‘shout out’ to the Thai place.

  Squinny replied 1 year, 5 months ago 6 Members · 15 Replies

  Resources
•  Graillotion

  TEC as an emollient.

  Squinny replied 1 year, 5 months ago 4 Members · 10 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Deo stick benchmark….Without Sodium Stearate and lots of glycols.

  Microformulation replied 1 year, 5 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  Where do you buy small amounts of Lauryl Laurate in the USA?

  KMRCSMiami replied 1 year, 6 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  Volatility/Vapor pressure in the presence of heat n relation to D5. A good read?

  Pharma replied 1 year, 6 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  GMS or GSC for partner with Sucrose Stearate in a cream?

  suswang8 replied 1 year, 7 months ago 5 Members · 8 Replies

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  Sunscreen labeling requirements on INCI …. (Alphabetical is ok?)

  jemolian replied 1 year, 7 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies

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  Now my shower has three Pantene conditioners in it…. how to use?

  OldPerry replied 1 year, 7 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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•  Graillotion

  How about we make a Top Ten list for posterity? Topic …. Barrier function.

  HAL49 replied 1 year, 7 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  Why do contaminated cosmetics turn pink? Source and mechanism.

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 7 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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  What is an awesome liquid emulsifier that can be added cold process/cool down.

  Padmavathi replied 1 year, 7 months ago 5 Members · 7 Replies

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•  Graillotion

  Saccharide Isomerate aka Pentavitin…. What is the group’s consensus?

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 7 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies

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  Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester…aka Milk Thistle Ethyl Ester

  Graillotion replied 1 year, 8 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

  Resources
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  Sell me on the elegance of stearic acid…

  Pharma replied 1 year, 8 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies

  Change my view
•  Graillotion

  Is there a predominant emulsifier used in eye creams?

  ggpetrov replied 1 year, 8 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  Why does this lip balm feel so d@ng good? Medline Remedy Phytoplex Lip Balm.

  Pharma replied 1 year, 8 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies

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  Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) in cosmetics…Fact and Fiction?

  jemolian replied 1 year, 8 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  Chart for exponential increase in efficiency of organic acids with lower pH.

  Abdullah replied 1 year, 9 months ago 4 Members · 7 Replies

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  Just curious…with the new green push….what is the PET failure rate?

  PhilGeis replied 1 year, 9 months ago 8 Members · 22 Replies

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  Peptides….has anyone changed their mind in 2.5 years?

  ketchito replied 1 year, 9 months ago 9 Members · 16 Replies

  Innovation
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  Escin …. Allergen of the Year candidate??? (or just bad luck)

  Pharma replied 1 year, 9 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

  Skin
•  Graillotion

  Clarification of timing, on adding HMW Hyaluronic acid to an emulsion.

  Squinny replied 1 year, 9 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies

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