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Which types of ceramides are suitable for use in a lip balm formulation?

Please provide a formulation guide for a **waterproof sunscreen cream** with **SPF50+ PA++++** for a 100g batch. I would like to use the following emulsifiers and sunscreen...

I have a question regarding `Satin Cream Maker™`. While it is a good material, I am encountering an issue where the gel decomposes when acids or bases are used in the formula....

Which group of `Candida` is `Sophorolipid (Natural Surfactant, 50%)` derived from?

May I ask which solvent `Phytosphingosine SA` can be dissolved in beforehand? I am planning to create a toner formulation with the following requirements: * **Ingredients to...

I have created a tinted body butter and I am very happy with the end product, except I wondered if there was a better product than `Arrowroot` for the skin feel. My recipe is:...

If I want to lighten the color of a cream from dark green to a light green shade: * Are there any recommended products to achieve this? * I would like the final result to be a...

Can `Pure-Apigenin™` and `Phytosphingosine` fully dissolve in `LipidSoft™ Dry II` (`Dicaprylyl Carbonate`)?

Can `Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active)` be used in a Lip Oil formulation? * Is this ingredient soluble in oil?

My recipe keeps either separating or setting almost solid. I can change the ratio of the starred ingredients (*), but not the actual ingredients. What would you alter? * 49%...

Please recommend an O/W Emulsion formula for a body lotion with the following characteristics: * **Texture:** Lightweight, non-sticky, and fast-absorbing. * **Effect:**...

Could you please recommend alternatives for the following ingredients? * `Xiameter MEM-7173` * `Genencare OSMS BA`

As an RD developing a brightening cream (Whitening Cream), once the formulation is complete: * What comprehensive tests should be conducted to ensure it meets the standards of...

Could you please recommend fragrance oils for a **body cream** with the following characteristics? * A light, fresh scent similar to **Sakura** (Cherry Blossom). * Other floral...

Please recommend a suitable preservative for a hypoallergenic serum using an oil-in-water system. All active ingredients are water-soluble. Here are the formulation details: *...

If I have already finished mixing a perfume, can I add `Ambroxan` to it later?

Is it normal for **Pentylene Glycol** to appear cloudy when dissolved in water (`DI Water`)? * Other `glycols` usually result in a clear solution.

I tried making a Kojic Dipalmitate oil serum, but the Kojic Dipalmitate settles to the bottom once the oil cools down. I heat the oils to 80°C and then add the Kojic...

Please recommend a **Body Oil** formulation with the following characteristics: * **Texture:** Medium-weight oil, easy to absorb, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic. * **Skin...

Which type of `Coconut Oil` should be chosen for a scrub: `virgin`, `refined`, or `fractionated`? * Will it solidify at room temperature? * If using `fractionated`, is it...