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I have developed two formulas for a daytime facial cream/serum and would like advice on their effectiveness for skin smoothing, even tone, hydration, reducing acne marks, and...
My sunscreen formula is causing flaking (pilling) on the skin. Can you provide a revised formula, perhaps a Water-in-Oil type, that adheres better and prevents this issue? I'd...
I am making a gel using Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer), but the texture is not smooth and has small lumps. How can I achieve a smooth gel?
I want to create a pressed powder foundation with a silicone texture, similar to Babalah powder. The desired properties are long-lasting, waterproof, oil-controlling,...
I previously used Hyaluronic Acid Standard and Hyaluronic Acid Nano powders in my formula. I want to replace both with **Double Hyaluron Liquid**. What is the recommended usage...
I would like to request formula suggestions for the following: 1. **Melasma / Dark Spot Reduction Formula** * Distilled Water: 87% * Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™): 3% *...
What is the current stock status of Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) and Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin)?
I have a cream formulation with the following ingredients, categorized into water and oil phases: **Water Phase:** * 1. Distilled Water * 2. Azelaic Acid * 4. Tranexamic Acid *...
1. For a glycerin soap base, what is the appropriate percentage to use for the following ingredients to achieve suitability and effectiveness? * Sodium Lactate * Sodium PCA *...
Is storing finished cosmetic products such as creams and serums in sealed foil bags a suitable method for preservation, considering the need to protect them from light, air,...
I am interested in making perfume. Will the following two ingredients be available for sale? * Love Spell (Victoria Secret) * Flora Fix™
Based on the information that some terpenes/terpenoids can act as skin penetration enhancers, I would like to clarify: Does `Centella Asiatica Extract` (specifically...
I have two questions regarding my formulation: 1. Can I heat **Full & Lift** with **Shea Butter** at 50-60°C for 5-10 minutes? Will **Full & Lift** degrade at this temperature?...
I want to create an anti-wrinkle gel or cream for sensitive/combination skin, including the eye area. My proposed ingredients are: * Water * Hydroxyethyl Cellulose * Allantoin...
1. Can sterile water be used instead of distilled water? Does sterile water have a high `TDS` value? 2. Should color adjustment be included in the percentage calculation of a formula?
Why are the prices for some items different between the myskinrecipes and bescents websites? For example, for the 10ml size: * Tea Tree Oil: myskinrecipes (129฿) vs bescents...
For combination skin with large pores, wrinkles, clogged acne, inflamed acne, dullness, and uneven skin tone, please recommend ingredients from the website's categories,...
I would like to create a matte liquid lip product similar to NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream. I have a few questions regarding the formulation: 1. Is **Cyclomethicone** suitable for...
Is it necessary to include `Silicone Blender` (`Dimethicone`/peg-10/15 crosspolymer) to help emulsify/stabilize a primer formulation that uses `Silicone Gel` (Vinyl Dimethicone...
How can I determine the expiration date or shelf life for homemade cream, and what factors should I consider, especially compared to commercially produced creams?