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Fragrance Fixatives: 12H Fix, Sugar Fix, and Flora Fix
Information requested on the mechanism, duration, and usage instructions (including the need for LipidSoft Lite) for fragrance fixatives 12H Fix, Sugar Fix, and Flora Fix when...
Mixing Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter for Body Butter: Texture and Hardness
Can shea butter and cocoa butter be mixed to make body butter, and what will the resulting texture be like, specifically, will it be too hard?
Issue Ordering Custom Formulation with Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base
Why am I unable to place an order for a custom formulation using Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base with added ingredients, despite the total percentage being 100% and the order value...
Usage Percentage of PVP-K30 in Spray Formulation
What is the recommended usage percentage range for PVP-K30 when formulating a spray product, and what factors influence this percentage?
Colorants for Lip & Cheek (Staining) and Glitter Suspension in Spray
How to achieve the desired stain color when using oil-based pigments (ReadyMix Red Lakes, Iron Oxides, White) in Lip & Cheek liquid/balm (W/O) products, understand why certain...
Using Food-Grade Lake Color Powder in a Butter Base: Dispersion, Heat, and Fading
The user is asking for guidance on using food-grade Lake powder color in a product with a butter base. Specifically, they want to know the best way to disperse the powder in...
Using Cedarwood and Other Pure Oils with Lotion for Skin Care
Can Cedarwood essential oil (Virginia, Atlas, Texas grades) be mixed with lotion for skin care? What is the purity (100% pure extracted vs synthetic) of the company's Cedarwood...
Sugar Gel Properties and Usage
What are the properties and usage requirements of Sugar Gel (Sucrose Stearate)? Specifically, what is its HLB value, how does it differ from other forms of Sucrose Stearate...
Fixing Liquid Cream and Finding Alternative Base (Cold Process)
I made a cream using Absolue Soft Cream Base, and it turned out liquid like water. I need help with the following: 1. How can I add a substance (using a cold process, as I'm...
Color Powders for Salt Scrubs
What type of color powder should be used to achieve deep red and green colors in salt scrubs?
Making Cleansing Balm into a Stick Form
What ingredients are needed to solidify a cleansing balm into a stick format, specifically for a colorless and fragrance-free product?
Sunscreen Formulation Recommendation SPF50++
How can I formulate a sunscreen with SPF50++?
Formulations and Products for Cooling Spray, Bath Oil, and Shower Oil
I would like to inquire about formulations and necessary products from MySkinRecipes for the following: 1. How to make a cooling spray and the product names I need to order. 2....
Scalp Build-up from Conditioning Ingredients
Does Poly-Conditioner Eco or similar conditioning ingredients cause build-up on the scalp, and how can this be prevented?
GreyReverse™ (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20) and Skin Darkening
Does GreyReverse™ (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20), an ingredient primarily used for hair pigmentation, cause skin darkening when used in cosmetic products?
Viscosity Issue with Ethylcarbamate Film Batch
Why did my formula's viscosity decrease when using a new batch of Ethylcarbamate Film (65% in Isododecane), unlike previous batches that resulted in a thicker texture, and what...
Improving Lip Matte Texture and Finish
I bought a Lip matte base from MySkinRecipes, but when I use it, the texture is still heavy and it pills/becomes flaky. What ingredients can I add to the formula to make it...
Water-Based Peelable Nail Polish: Adding Nail Care Ingredients
Can nourishing ingredients be added to Water-Based Peelable Transparent Nail Polish to create a nail care product, and what ingredients are recommended for strengthening nails?
Adding Actives and Penetration Enhancers to Gel and Cream Bases
When adding active ingredients to bases like Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy/Lite) and Absolue Soft Cream Base, is it necessary to also add penetration enhancers such as DMI or Pentylene Glycol?
Sunscreen Formulation, Usage Percentage, and SPF
How to calculate the amount of a pre-mixed Bisdisulizole Disodium solution for a final sunscreen formula, what SPF to expect from Ensulizole at 8% alone, and what percentages...