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I want to create a formula using Activated Resorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, and Azelaic Acid. I have a few questions: 1. Are Activated Resorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, and Azelaic Acid...

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Interaction Skin Brightening Skin Irritation Texture
Posted by phanchuka
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I have a formulation with the following ingredients: * Water * Stearic acid * Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) * IPM * Cetyl Alcohol * Dimethicone * PEG-10 Dimethicone * Preservative This...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsion Heat Stability Mixing Procedure Raw Material
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What are the benefits of using Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (such as MYFerment™ Exfo) for acne-prone skin, specifically regarding skin barrier support, exfoliation,...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Acne-prone Skin Exfoliation Microbiome Friendly Skin Barrier Repair
Posted by plantycoon
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I am formulating a gel with DMAE Liquid (20%) and Syn-Coll (3%). I have two questions: 1. If I don't use silicone emollients, are there other options? Can I use natural oils at...

Cosmetics Emollient Gel Skin Tightening Stickiness Thickener
Posted by monrada16
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What is the recommended storage temperature for extracts, and what should be done if an extract becomes cloudy when stored at low temperatures?

Cosmetics Raw Material Storage Conditions Turbidity
Posted by plutopon.ntk
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I would like to make a 100g cream for oily and acne-prone skin. Could you provide basic guidance on suitable active ingredients and their recommended usage percentages for this...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Acne-prone Skin Cosmetic Formulation Cream Oily Skin
Posted by nansilviaz
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I have an initial serum formula containing: * Pitera 55% * Water 14.3% * Natto Gum 5% * Azelaic Acid 10% * Beta Glucan 10% * Ceramide Complex 5% * Phenoxyethanol 0.7% My skin...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Clogged Pores Formulation Adjustment Oily Skin Serum
Posted by bakukan2012
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I am developing a cream formulation using Luxury Cream Maker and various silicones. I have the following formula: * Luxury Cream Maker: 1.5% * Sweet Almond Oil: 5% * SiliSilk:...

Cosmetics Cream Cream Base Mixing Procedure Silicone Texture
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How are mousse facial masks formed, specifically using pressurized gas? What are the typical ingredients, and do they contain "special ingredients"?

Cosmetics Face Mask Foaming Ingredient Function Mousse Texture
Posted by senorita-alice
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I have oily, acne-prone skin with clogged and inflamed acne, and my skin is sensitive and easily irritated. I've had a bad experience with BHA in the past. I've developed two...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Formulation Adjustment Gel Oily Skin Sensitive Skin
Posted by kondeemark55555
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I have some questions regarding a skincare formula for post-treatment skin recovery and ingredient safety: 1. I experienced redness, peeling, and pronounced PIH after a skin...

Cosmetics Formula Review Hyperpigmentation Ingredient Safety Skin Barrier Repair Skin Irritation
Posted by nonvapon
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Could you explain the difference between formulating a cream using 'cream maker' products (which are emulsifiers/thickeners) versus the traditional method requiring multiple...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Cream Emulsifier Stability Texture Modification
Posted by jn_andy
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I want to make a formulation using 3g of MSM. Since I don't have a scale, can I measure MSM by volume (ml) instead of weight (g)? I plan to use the following method: 1. Weigh...

Cosmetics Accuracy Amount Calculation Density Powder Weight and Volume
Posted by kondeemark55555
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Based on the email sent to care@myskinrecipes.com, I am requesting chemical documentation for the following ingredients to use for FDA registration: * Vitamin C (L-ascorbic...

Cosmetics FDA Registration Ingredient Quality Ingredient Safety Raw Material Technical Documents
Posted by armylove7899
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I have oily, acne-prone, sensitive skin that feels dehydrated internally and has a rough texture, with occasional acne. I am looking to create a formulation using **Pure Aloe...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Formula Review Oily Skin Sensitive Skin Texture
Posted by kondeemark55555
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I have created a toner formulation with the following ingredients: * PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (Coco Wash) * Propylene Glycol * Water The finished product developed sedimentation....

Cosmetics Precipitation Solubility Solubilizer Stability Toner
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What is the correct procedure for dissolving Luxury Cream Maker and incorporating heat-sensitive water-soluble actives like Beta Glucan, NAG, and Vitamin B3 into a cream formulation?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Cream Heat Sensitive Mixing Procedure Solubility
Posted by jn_andy
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How should Goat Milk Powder be dissolved, particularly regarding water temperature, to preserve its beneficial substances?

Food Heat Sensitive Mixing Procedure Powder Solubility Stability
Posted by armylove7899
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I am formulating a sunscreen with the following ingredients: * Zinc 14% * Titanium 5% * Dimethicone 5% * Light Cream Maker 2% * Preservative 1% * LipidSoft Palm 20% * Water...

Cosmetics BB/CC Cream Clogged Pores Sunscreen Formulation Sweat Resistance Texture
Posted by pareepat_bow
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I made a formulation with the following ingredients and percentages, but the resulting texture is very liquid. What did I do wrong and how can I fix it? Ingredients: 1....

Cosmetics Cream Electrolyte Tolerance Electrolytes Emulsifier Viscosity
Posted by yim_supachai
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