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Cosmetic gel formulation development starts with how the product must flow, not simply how thick it looks in a beaker. The polymer has to build the intended structure in the complete formula, survi...

Solubility matters in cosmetic formulation development because it helps determine whether the intended amount of an active can remain dissolved in the medium that actually carries it. A clear premi...

Marine algae can provide ingredients for moisturising and other skincare applications, but their effects depend on the material being used. Studies of particular algae extracts have reported change...

Marine algae contain carbohydrates, including polysaccharides, alongside proteins, pigments, lipids and inorganic constituents. The particular compounds and their proportions vary with the organism...

Liposome formulation development for cosmetic actives should begin with the ingredient and the intended finished formula, not with a promise of improved skin delivery. A useful development program ...

Custom cosmetic formulation development starts with a measurable product brief, not a list of trendy ingredients. A formula can look appealing in an early laboratory sample yet remain unsuitable fo...