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Usage and Solubility of Aluminum Monostearate
I would like to ask about `Aluminum monostearate`: * How is it used? * Should it be dissolved in water or oil?
Stability and Efficacy of Hexylresorcinol AF in Low pH Formulations (pH 3.0-3.5)
I am planning to use `Hexylresorcinol AF` in a formulation with a pH of 3.0-3.5. * Will this active ingredient remain stable and effective when used in a formula with this pH range?
Fragrance Solubility and Separation Issues in Silicone-Based Hair Oil Serum
I am making a `Hair Oil Serum` with the following formulation. The mixture is clear before adding the fragrance, but once the fragrance is added, it becomes cloudy and the...
DiffuseFix and Alcohol Usage in Reed Diffuser Formulations
If I add `DiffuseFix` to a **diffuser fragrance** formula, do I still need to add alcohol?
Natural substitutes for Symbiosolv, Olivem 2090, and Sapogel/Sucragel
I'm looking for the following ingredients for my skincare formulation, but I could not find them on your website: * `Symbiosolv clear plus MB` * `Olivem 2090` * `Sapogel Q` or...
Usage and Guidelines for PDLLA in Skin Cream Formulations
* Can **PDLLA** or `Poly(D,L-lactide)` be used as an ingredient in skin creams? * How should it be used in a formulation?
Lightweight Water-Resistant Tone-Up Sun Serum (SPF 30) Formulation
Please provide a formulation and the required percentages for a body sunscreen with the following specifications: * **SPF 30** * **Tone-up effect:** Slight skin brightening. *...
Solving Cloudiness and Separation in Reed Diffuser Formulations
I am making a Reed Diffuser with the following formulation: * `Dipropylene glycol`: 50% * `Ethyl alcohol`: 30% * `Essential oil`: 20% I found that the solution is still cloudy...
Optimal pH and Base Compatibility for QD-365 Anti-Acne Complex
I have some questions regarding `QD-365 Anti-Acne Complex`: * What is the recommended pH level for the formulation? * Does it require an acid-resistant base?
Solving Fragrance Separation in Anhydrous Body Oil Formulations
I am developing an anhydrous body oil formula with the following ingredients: * Natural oils * `White Oil` However, I am experiencing issues with the separation of the oil and...
Using Alkanes as a Reed Diffuser Base
Can this substance be used as an ingredient to create a `reed diffuser base`?
Safety and Usage of Plankton Artemia Extract in Lipsticks
Can `Plankton Artemia Extract` be used in lipsticks that might enter the mouth? I am concerned about the safety if it is accidentally ingested.
Mixing Ectoin with Moisturizing Lotion Base (Compare to Cetaphil)
I would like to ask if it is possible to mix `Ectoin` into the `Moisturizing Lotion Base (Compare to Cetaphil)`. If it is possible, could you please provide a recommended...
Solubilizing Palmitoyl Glycine in Water-Based Serum with Syn-Ake Compatibility
For use in a water-based serum: * Can I dissolve `Pal Gly` in `Flora Solve Clear` (as this is already being used for essential oil fragrance)? * Or should I use `Propanediol`,...
Adding Fragrance Oils to Shampoo and Hand Wash Bases
For shampoo and body wash products, I would like to use the following cosmetic-grade fragrances: * `Blooming Bouquet` (compare to Miss Dior): 5 grams * `English Pear & Freesia`...
Solubility of Brilliant Blue (Blue No. 1) in Alcohol
Can the following two types of `Brilliant Blue`, `Blue No.1 (CI42090)` be dissolved in alcohol? * Standard version * Water-soluble version
Compatibility and Staining of Brilliant Blue (CI42090) in Hand Sanitizer
Can `Brilliant Blue, Blue No.1 (CI42090) (Water-Soluble)` be mixed into hand sanitizers that use Ethanol or IPA as a base? The color has the following specifications: -...
Composition of Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) Oil Powder (70%)
Regarding the product `Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) Oil Powder (70%)`: * I would like to know what the remaining 30% of the ingredients consist of.
Stability of SureCreamâ„¢ at 1% Usage with 21% Oil/Silicone Phase
For a formula containing a **21%** `solvent phase` (oils and silicones), will `SureCreamâ„¢` (Non-Ionic Cream Maker, product ID 32593, Cosmetics grade) provide long-term...
Choosing the Correct Sugar for Skin Scrub Formulations
I am looking to purchase sugar to produce a **skin scrub**. * Could you please provide the specific product name so I can ensure I am selecting the correct one?