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What chemicals are used in shampoo to make hair soft and smooth? Can Dimethicone be used for this purpose?

Cosmetics Conditioner Conditioning Hair Smoothness Ingredient Function Shampoo
Posted by top.pj
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I have sensitive skin prone to rashes, itching, and dark spots from previous lesions. I suspect I am sensitive to fragrance or certain ingredients in commercial lotions and...

Cosmetics Hyperpigmentation Ingredient Sensitivity Lotion Sensitive Skin Skin Irritation
Posted by being.benz27
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Is it possible to use `Caramel Color EasyWash™` and `Black Color EasyWash™` in body soap?

Cosmetics Coloring Ingredient Suitability Soap Staining Water-based Formulation
Posted by jn_andy
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I want to create a gel from the following ingredients: * Water: 62% * Repair activator: 10% * Sea kelp bioferment: 10% * Centella asiatica extract (madecassoside): 5% *...

Cosmetics Formula Review Gel Non-sticky Texture Stickiness Usage Percentage
Posted by topsmart
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I want to make a gel formulation with 50% Glycolic Acid. My planned formula is: * Glycolic Acid (100% powder) 50g * Water 48g * Thickener (like pro polymer/carbomer) 2g My...

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Formulation Adjustment Gel Safety Thickener
Posted by cabotine059
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Regarding the optimal pH for skin mentioned in the post "best-ph-for-skin-t1363.html", how can I adjust and stabilize the pH of my homemade cosmetic formulations to be suitable...

Cosmetics Buffering DIY Formulation Skin Compatibility Stability pH Adjustment
Posted by mirajane.vanderwoodsen
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Regarding **Natural PHA (Gluconolactone)**, can it dissolve clogged pores? If not, what are some natural alternatives for dissolving clogged pores?

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Clogged Pores Exfoliation Natural Ingredients Pore Dissolving
Posted by orjira.p
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Regarding bar soap: You mentioned that ingredients often degrade because they can't withstand high alkalinity. However, the bar soap I used showed good results for scars and...

Cosmetics Bar Soap Scar Treatment Skin Brightening Stability pH Suitability
Posted by bear-doll
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I have an acne gel formula containing Acne Bee, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA), Safe-B3 (Niacinamide), Pro Polymer, and Phenoxylethanol. I would like to add ingredients to help...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Formulation Adjustment Gel Ingredient Addition Pore Reduction
Posted by sirinapha.wa
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I bought several food-grade flavors to add to lip balm because I thought they would be safe if ingested. However, they separated from the balm base. I suspect they are not...

Cosmetics Fragrance Lip Balm Loose Powder Oil-based Formulation Solubility
Posted by misslanicej.smith
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Regarding a BHA formula for treating clogged pores, oiliness, and redness, I have the following questions: * Can this formula effectively address clogged pores, oiliness, and...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Clogged Pores Preservation Salicylic Acid Skin Irritation
Posted by ssweet.bberry
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I have successfully made the Transderm gel formulation. I was able to dissolve all ingredients and achieved a thick, sticky gel texture resembling condensed milk, with no...

Cosmetics Gel Ingredient Addition Stickiness Storage Conditions Texture
Posted by n.sitang
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I want to use Vitamin C for facial brightening. Can I use **Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural C Glycol)** alone? * Will it make my face thin? * I want a product that does not clog...

Cosmetics Clogged Pores Eye Care Serum Skin Brightening Skin Irritation
Posted by do-doughnut
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I want to formulate a **toner** for **oily skin** with **blackheads, clogged pores, and enlarged pores**. I plan to use the following ingredients: * **Salicylic Acid (BHA)** *...

Cosmetics Clogged Pores Compatibility Oily Skin Salicylic Acid Toner
Posted by sohotlady20
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Could you provide a formulation for a mousse-like sunscreen and foundation that provides a 'ขาววอก' (visibly white/tone-up) effect? Based on the provided formula: **Part 1:** *...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Foundation Mousse Texture Sunscreen Formulation White Cast
Posted by loppast.store
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Could you please provide a revised formula and mixing procedure for a DMAE gel containing: * DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid 20% * Vitamin B3, Niacinamide (Safe-B3™) 5% * Pep®-Coll...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Gel Skin Tightening Stability Texture
Posted by aeyjingo
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I am looking for a recommended formulation and mixing method for an eye gel using the following ingredients. Could you provide a suitable formula and instructions, including...

Cosmetics Eye Gel Formulation Adjustment Gel Formation Preservation Texture Modification
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I am creating a cream formulation. I understand that Activated Resorcinol 1% needs to be dissolved in the oil phase, specifically using LipidSoft at a ratio of 2% (2% LipidSoft...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsion Skin Brightening Solubility Texture Modification
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I am formulating an anti-aging serum for mature skin (55+) focusing on lifting, firming, and wrinkle reduction. I have some questions regarding specific ingredients and a...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Serum Skin Firmness Texture Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by phanchita
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Can **Perfect C** (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) be combined with **Alpha Arbutin** and **MSH White** (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine) in the same skincare formulation for skin...

Cosmetics Compatibility Skin Brightening Solubility Stability Tyrosinase Inhibition
Posted by tanik_fu
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