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I am interested in making a product similar to the "age less" type serum that provides instant skin tightening. I understand the formula typically contains ingredients like...

Cosmetics Film Former Formulation Examples Serum Skin Tightening Texture
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Is the Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum a finished product that can be used directly? If so, how should it be used, and is it possible to add other ingredients...

Cosmetics Finished Product Ingredient Addition Serum Stability Usage Method
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I would like to ask about the mixing procedure for a lip gel. Could you please provide the steps? Also, some raw materials require refrigeration for storage. Can the finished...

Cosmetics Lip Gel Mixing Procedure Shelf Life Storage Conditions Usage Method
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I am formulating a cream/serum containing Sym-White™ (Phenylethyl Resorcinol) 0.5%. Before adding Sym-White™, I attempted to adjust the pH to 4-5 using litmus paper, but the...

Cosmetics Serum Skin Brightening Stickiness Texture Modification pH Adjustment
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Regarding makeup removing soap bars with a pH of 5.5: 1. What types of ingredients are typically used in these low-pH soap bars for effective makeup removal? 2. Are the...

Cosmetics Bar Soap DIY Formulation Makeup Removal Production Method pH Suitability
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I saw ingredients like Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, and Limonene listed at the end of a product's ingredient list. What is the function of these ingredients, and why...

Cosmetics Concentration Fragrance Ingredient Declaration Ingredient Function Regulatory Compliance
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I am making an eye cream using Luxury Cream Maker at 2.5%. The cream is too liquid, and fine powder particles (suspected to be SiliSilk) settle over time and leave residue on...

Cosmetics Cream Precipitation Stability Texture Thickener
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I have a Hybrid Sunscreen formulation with the following ingredients and percentages: * Water (63%) * SPF Protect Ultra (20%) * Amino Silk (3%) * Matte Silica (3%) * Silky...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment High Powder Content Sunscreen Formulation Texture Modification Viscosity
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I am using Easy Cream Maker at 1.5% in a melasma/freckle cream formulation with the following active ingredients: * Tranexamic Acid 3% * Gluco Bright 4% * B3 5% * MSH White 1%...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Electrolytes Formulation Adjustment Melasma Treatment
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I have a formula for Cleansing Water and have some questions regarding the ingredients and application: My formula is: * water 83% * PEG 7 Glyceryl cocoate (cocowash) 10% *...

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Suitability Solubility Wash-off Application
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Is it true that salt (electrolytes) is incompatible with `Light Cream Maker`? Why does salt cause the cream to soften or lose viscosity when using `Light Cream Maker` in a formulation?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Electrolytes Texture Viscosity
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How can I test the shelf life of homemade cosmetic products? What methods are suitable for evaluating the stability and safety of DIY cosmetic products compared to standard...

Cosmetics DIY Formulation Microbial Contamination Shelf Life Stability Stability Testing
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I have been using a cream containing `Activated Resorcinol™ (4-butyl Resorcinol)` at a concentration of 1g per 50g of cream (which I now realize is higher than the recommended...

Cosmetics Concentration Cream Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Safety Skin Brightening
Posted by pantawan_kantiyatep
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What is the best method to dissolve Activated Resorcinol™ (4-butyl Resorcinol) in oil for cosmetic formulation, especially when a 1:1 ratio is not effective?

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Ratio Mixing Procedure Oil-based Formulation Solubility
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I want to make a gel using Double Hyaluron Liquid. I prefer to avoid traditional thickeners like สารสร้างเนื้อเจล because I want to minimize non-beneficial ingredients. I...

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Ingredient Suitability Solubility Texture
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Can Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract be substituted with something else?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Ingredient Function Ingredient Suitability Natural Extract Raw Material
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I have a skincare formula containing **Activated Resorcinol**. I would like to know if I can add **Azelaic Acid** and **MSH White** to this formula. Are these combinations...

Cosmetics Compatibility Formulation Adjustment Serum Skin Brightening Skin Irritation
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Can solidified or coagulated Pro Polymer still be used, and how should it be mixed?

Cosmetics Clumping Gel Mixing Procedure Powder Solubility
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I want to create a Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsion using Fractionated Coconut Oil as the oil base. I plan to incorporate the following water-soluble whitening ingredients: *...

Cosmetics Cream Preservation Serum Skin Brightening Water-in-Oil
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Could you please explain the difference between Propanediol (specifically the one derived from corn) and Propylene Glycol? Are they the same chemical compound, or are there...

Cosmetics Humectant Ingredient Comparison Natural vs Synthetic Ingredients Solvents Texture
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