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I am trying to make a DIY water essence and have put together the following formula: * Double Hyaluronic liquid 5% 10 g * Alpha Arbutin 2 g * Phenoxyethanol 0.5 g * DI water...

Cosmetics DIY Formulation Hydration Mixing Procedure Skin Brightening Water-based Formulation
Posted by visudapharmacy
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I want to make a Vitamin C serum with 15-20% L-ascorbic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, and Ferulic Acid. 1. Can I mix these ingredients directly into my current Hada Labo lotion? 2. If...

Cosmetics Serum Serum Formulation Solubility Stability pH Adjustment
Posted by swan_nan
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I am making an essential oil spray using the following oil-based ingredients (total 3.5%): * Lemongrass oil * Tea tree oil * Vitamin E * Almond Oil I used Flora Solve Clear at...

Cosmetics Solubility Solubilizer Spray Turbidity Usage Percentage
Posted by mallymoya
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I am trying to formulate a multi-functional day cream for combination and clog-prone skin that combines various active ingredients with high SPF (around 40+). My goal is to...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Formulation Adjustment Sunscreen Formulation Texture
Posted by kanut
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I am formulating a cream for my mother's dry skin with deep wrinkles using the following ingredients: * Water phase (1-9): 1. Panthenol 2. MOIST72 3. WaterLock 4. Pep-Coll 5....

Cosmetics Cream Formulation Adjustment Mixing Procedure Skin Tightening Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by phung_1990
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I am looking for alternatives for **SiliSolve Plus™** because it is currently out of stock. My formula is intended to be a water-in-oil-silicone emulsion, and **SiliSolve...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Alternatives Silicone Water-in-Silicone
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I want to create a gel formulation containing 2% Salicylic Acid using standard Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, and Polysorbate 20. I am encountering problems achieving a gel...

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Precipitation Solubility Toner
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I have formulated an anti-aging day cream for very dry skin and deep wrinkles. The formula includes: * Shea Butter * Rose Hip Oil * Grape Seed Oil * Sweet Almond Oil * Coconut...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Cream Formulation Adjustment Skin Dryness Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by marissadajai
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I saw a formula for a serum containing: * Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) 10% * Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 5% * Reshape Gel 5% * Water 79% * Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)...

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Ingredient Suitability Product Layering Serum Skin Brightening
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Based on the previous conversation about my cream turning brown due to `Adenosine Complex`, I would like to ask about alternatives for `Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Ultra-Fine`,...

Cosmetics Color Changing Ingredient Alternatives Serum Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by rainyrainr
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I am formulating a PHA serum. My previous formula using `Propolymer Silk` caused pilling when layered with a hyaluronic acid product. Can I mix PHA directly into a hyaluronic...

Cosmetics Compatibility Formulation Adjustment Pilling Serum Stability
Posted by gubbycell
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My French Pine Bark Extract has solidified, leaving some liquid. Why did it solidify, and can I still use the remaining liquid?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Application Serum Solidification Stability Storage Conditions
Posted by kimjidjee
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Can I mix Lemon Skin™ (Lemon Peel Bioferment) into Natural-C Glycol™ (Stabilized Vitamin C Serum)? I am concerned if mixing will affect the stability of the Vitamin C...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Interaction Serum Stability
Posted by sootthisak.ch
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Could you provide a formula for a bath oil specifically designed for very dry skin, utilizing Oil Soap™ as a key ingredient? The formula should aim to gently cleanse while...

Cosmetics Bath Oil Emulsification Formulation Examples Oil Blender Skin Dryness
Posted by p_a_n_r_a_d_a
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I am interested in comparing Argireline and Myoxinol (Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Dextrin) for wrinkle reduction. Could you please provide information on: * Which...

Cosmetics Ingredient Availability Ingredient Comparison Peptide Raw Material Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by antnito
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I am looking for preservatives suitable for sensitive skin. Can...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Allergy Ingredient Comparison Preservation Sensitive Skin
Posted by kakurasaku
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I am developing a cream formulation for my mother who has thin, inflamed skin due to long-term steroid use. I plan to use a cream base with 2% Luxury Cream Maker™. I want to...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Formulation Adjustment Skin Barrier Repair Skin Inflammation
Posted by borifle
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Could you please provide detailed information about the ingredient **PE-1 Aqua**, including its function as a penetration enhancer for water-soluble active ingredients, its...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cosmetic Formulation Ingredient Function Penetration Enhancer Solubility
Posted by last_psychedelic
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I have proposed Day and Night cream formulations targeting wrinkles, lifting, whitening, and moisturizing. Staff recommended increasing the concentration of Vitamin B3...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Cream Formulation Adjustment Skin Barrier Repair Skin Brightening
Posted by jn_andy
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I want to make a non-sticky, water-based gel tint with a clear texture. I'm concerned about using TEA with Carbomer in my formulation. Could you suggest an alternative...

Cosmetics Gel Gelling Agent Lip Product Non-sticky Texture Water-based Formulation
Posted by peony.morris
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