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I have a liquid body wash formulation with the following ingredients: * Water: 72.5% * Glycerin: 10% * Lauryl Glucoside: 5% * Coco Wash: 4% * Hydro Protein: 2.5% * Aloe Vera:...

Cosmetics Liquid Soap Mixing Procedure Oil Solubility Solubilizer
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Regarding a serum formulation with a pH of approximately 6: 1. Can Mild Preserved be used as a preservative in this serum? 2. For FDA registration (อย.), should the trade name...

Cosmetics FDA Registration Gelling Agent INCI Name Preservation Serum
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I would like to create a cost-effective cream for my daughter's atopic dermatitis, similar to commercial products like Atopiclair and Physiogel AI, and also incorporate Aloe...

Cosmetics Atopic Dermatitis Bar Soap Cream DIY Formulation pH Suitability
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I used a homemade gel formulation containing 30% AHA, Pro Polymer, Triethanolamine, and water. After application, my skin peeled significantly, resulting in clear skin and the...

Cosmetics Concentration Formulation Adjustment Gel Skin Irritation pH Adjustment
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How can I modify the texture of the Vitamin C E Ferulic Kit (Product ID 70) to achieve a dry-feel cream-serum? Specifically: * What adjustments should be made to the...

Cosmetics Cream Non-oily Texture Serum Stability Texture Modification
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My cream formulation measured a pH of 3-4 using a pH strip. Is this pH level safe for use around the eye area? I also want to understand why the pH is so low, especially since...

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Cream Eye Care Eye Irritation pH Suitability
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I have a formula for oily skin and sun tan containing Rich Cream Maker, Lactic Acid (AHA 5%), and SPF Protect Ultra™. Could you please review this formula, particularly...

Cosmetics Cream Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Interaction Skin Brightening Stability
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My cream formulation is pilling/flaking. I suspect it might be due to the high concentrations of certain ingredients and the mixing method. Could you please explain why this is...

Cosmetics Concentration Cream Formulation Adjustment Mixing Procedure Pilling
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Can ODA-White Plus™ and Sym-White™ (Phenylethyl Resorcinol) be added directly to an oil-only formula, or is it necessary to include water and an emulsifier?

Cosmetics Emulsifier Oil-based Formulation Skin Brightening Solubility Stability
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I am formulating a cream using `Light Cream Maker`. I have questions regarding the mixing procedure and heat sensitivity of certain ingredients: 1. My proposed Step 3 is: "Pour...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsification Heat Stability Ingredient Interaction Mixing Procedure
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Is a formulation containing `pentylene glycol 3% + Phenoxyethanol 0.3%` (totaling `Phenoxyethanol` 0.8%) suitable for eye area products?

Cosmetics Eye Care Ingredient Safety Ingredient Suitability Preservation
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I made a cream formulation using Light Cream Maker, which contains a significant amount of oil (around 20% from Cyclomethicone and Isododecane) and a high concentration of DMAE...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Phase Separation Stability pH Adjustment
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Are the Turmeric Extract Tetrahydrocurcuminoids products, specifically WhiteCumin™ 2x, WhiteCumin™, and Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (96%), back in stock?

Cosmetics Natural Extract Product Availability Product Inquiry Raw Material Skin Brightening
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I recently tested a simple solution of Glycolic Acid 10% in Distilled Water (90%), adjusted to pH 3.5 with Sodium Bicarbonate. I will be testing this tonight. However, my main...

Cosmetics Electrolytes Gel Gel Formation Hyperpigmentation Sun Protection
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# Body Lotion Texture Issue and Ingredient Inquiries I am trying to make a Body Lotion with a peeling effect. I bought a general store-bought lotion base and added **LHA**...

Cosmetics Exfoliation Ingredient Availability Lotion Texture Thickener
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I have a few questions regarding ingredient compatibility and pH: 1. Why can't Zinc PCA and Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate be used together? 2. Will Niacinamide react with...

Cosmetics Compatibility Ingredient Interaction Precipitation pH Adjustment pH Suitability
Posted by ratthakan_d
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I am developing a cream formula and encountered two main issues: 1. **Cetyl Alcohol Solidification:** After melting Cetyl Alcohol with oil and adding it to the cream base, it...

Cosmetics Cream Formulation Adjustment Stability Texture pH Adjustment
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How can I improve the texture and absorption of my body butter formulation, which is primarily made from oils and shea butter, to make it less greasy and absorb faster?

Cosmetics Absorption Body Butter Oil-based Formulation Stickiness Texture
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Based on the provided hybrid sunscreen recipe using DHHB and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, how can I create a "cream essence" texture similar to Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery...

Cosmetics Cream Gel Hydration Sunscreen Formulation Texture
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I have a proposed formula for a body product aiming to stimulate collagen with high L-Ascorbic Acid. I'd like feedback on the formula, the expected texture (will it be...

Cosmetics Collagen Stimulation Cream Formulation Adjustment Stability pH Adjustment
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