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How can I make Melt and Pour (MP) soap more moisturizing, especially for use in dry climates like the USA? What ingredients can be added to improve hydration and reduce...
What are the disadvantages of natural Lanolin, and have modern Lanolin alternatives or derivatives addressed these drawbacks?
How to formulate an eyelash serum using Long-Lash™ 10%? What are the recommended percentages for `Pro Polymer` (Acrylate Crosspolymer) as a thickener and `Eye Preserved`...
Based on the provided information regarding the suitability of aluminum bottles for essential oils and fragrance oils, but not for acids or alkalis, and mentioning that plastic...
I am formulating a sunscreen using the following ingredients: * `SiliSolve` * `Silicone Gel Base (Ultra Clear)` * `LipidSoft™ Lite` * `MatteSilica XL™` * `Beige Iron Oxides...
I have a cosmetic formulation containing the following ingredients: * Cold-pressed coconut oil * Rice bran oil * Butter (unspecified type, but likely plant-based or similar) *...
My loose powder formulation feels thick and is difficult to blend. I understand that the base should primarily be Sericite Mica, not Titanium Dioxide. My current formula likely...
I am interested in or using Eucerin WHITE THERAPY Spot Corrector for melasma. Could you please explain its key active ingredients for treating melasma, particularly deep...
How can PowderCream be incorporated into an oil-containing cream formula without it absorbing the oil phase?
Is it possible to incorporate 1% Mild Preserved into a formulation using Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker without pre-dissolving it in Propylene Glycol? If so, how should it be...
I am developing a gentle facial cleansing formula using the following ingredients: * Lauryl Glucoside * Propylene Glycol * Glycerin I have a few questions: 1. Is it necessary...
How should Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) be used when incorporating an oil phase into the formulation, and what will the resulting texture be like?
I am trying to dissolve Allantoin in my formulation, but I keep seeing small white particles that don't seem to dissolve completely. What is the correct way to dissolve...
What is the recommended method for controlling temperature when making cosmetics, specifically for melting ingredients or mixing cream bases at temperatures like 60°C or 80°C?
What is an "Activator" in cosmetics, particularly regarding ingredients like Bifida Ferment Lysate? Also, what clear liquid can be used as a mixing agent for face scrub or mask...
Could you please suggest cosmetic ingredients suitable for a body care formulation aimed at achieving clear and wrinkle-free skin? I am looking for ingredients that can help...
I would like to inquire about making an alcohol-free water-based perfume. Alcohol has a very strong smell when sprayed. I have a formula for a perfume from an American brand...
I am trying to create a lip balm stick with the following properties: * Moisturizing for dry lips * Reducing wrinkles on the lips * Making lips look plump and rosy My initial...
I want to create a light, dry-touch gel-cream sunscreen with oil absorption properties, similar to La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Dry touch Gel-cream SPF50+. I am proposing a...
I'm using Phenoxyethanol at a low concentration (0.5-1%) in a fragrance-free formula, but I still notice a chemical odor. What causes this odor, and what alternative low-odor...
