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Upcoming Products/Ingredients
What new ingredients or products are expected to be released by the company this year, and when will they be available for purchase? Are there specific names or details...
Cleaning New vs. Reused Packaging for Oil Mixture
I plan to mix Shea Nut Oil, Argan Oil, and Rosehip Oil and add fragrance oil. * Is this mixture stable, or will it spoil? * Is a pump bottle suitable for packaging this oil...
Adjusting Formula Consistency and Suitability for Eye Area (DMAE, Azelaic Acid)
I have a formula containing `DMAE 20%`, `Azelaic Acid 10%`, and `Light Cream Maker 3%`. Currently, its texture is like a serum, but I would like to make it thicker, like a...
Anti-Aging Formulation: Adjusting Texture for Pump Bottle
Based on an anti-aging formulation containing ingredients like Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Matrixyl 3000, Lift-Now™, Rice Vitamin, Apricot Kernel Oil, Safe-B3™, WaterLock™,...
Using Toner Before Vitamin C Serum
I purchased this kit and would like to know if I can use a toner before applying the Vitamin C serum. Will using a toner reduce the effectiveness of the Vitamin C serum?
pH Adjustment and Viscosity in Gel Formulation with L-Carnitine, Sodium Lactate, Urea, and Sodium PCA
I am developing a gel formulation containing L-Carnitine (3%), Sodium Lactate (3%), Urea (3%), Sodium PCA (3%), Lemon Oil, and Pro Polymer. My target pH is 5.5. 1. Is Sodium...
Adding Alpha Arbutin or Tranexamic Acid to Vitamin C E Ferulic Kit
Is it possible or recommended to add ingredients like Alpha Arbutin or Tranexamic Acid to the Vitamin C E Ferulic kit? What would be the effect on the formulation, particularly...
Comparison of SugarThick and Pro Polymer for Gel Formulations
What are the differences between SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) and Pro Polymer (ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER) in terms of their properties...
Ingredients for Acne Scars and Deionized Water in Formulation
I would like to inquire about: 1. The water shown in the image (which I cannot provide here). Is it deionized water, and is it related to formulations where EDTA cannot be...
Shelf life of product with Phenoxyethanol preservative
Regarding the shelf life of a finished product using Phenoxyethanol as a preservative: If the raw material has a shelf life of approximately 1.5 years (longer if refrigerated),...
Digital Scale Accuracy and Calibration
My digital scale shows 100.04g when I place a 100g calibration weight on it. How can I calibrate the scale to show exactly 100.00g?
Body Lotion Formulation for Very Dry Skin and Whitening
I have very dry body skin and tried a previous formula, but it made my skin feel even drier. I am looking for a professional formulation for a body lotion that provides high...
Issues with Witch Hazel Powder Dissolution and Compatibility with Encapsulated BHA
# Questions regarding Witch Hazel (Extract 99% Tannins) Powder I am encountering two issues when working with Witch Hazel (Extract 99% Tannins) powder in my formulation: 1....
Mixing Ratios for Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin for Body Skin Brightening & Kombuchka Info
I would like to inquire about the mixing details for skincare. - What is the required ratio for mixing Vit C with distilled water? For example, for 100g of distilled water, how...
Using Milk Frother for Cosmetic Mixing and Small Mixing Tools
Can a milk frother be used to mix cosmetic formulations in a 300ml beaker? Are there other small mixing tools suitable for this size?
Formulating Eyelash Serum with Long-Lash™ Peptide
I want to formulate an eyelash serum using `Long-Lash™` peptide. 1. Can this ingredient be used for eyelash growth? 2. What is its effectiveness and safety profile compared to...
Boiling Water with Disodium EDTA, pH, and Vitamin E as Preservative
I have the following questions: 1. Can water that has been mixed with disodium EDTA be boiled again if I am concerned about cleanliness (e.g., a child almost drank it)? 2. Is...
Phenoxyethanol Concentration and Safety in Serum Formulation
I have created a serum formulation with the following ingredients and quantities: * Silky serum base: 50g * Regu-age: 5g * Pep-coll: 5g * Argireline: 10g * Repair activator:...
Homemade Cream Formulation: Pilling, Excess Aloe Vera, and Adding Sunscreen
I made a homemade moisturizing cream. Initially, when testing a small amount from a ceramic spoon, it seemed to pill slightly. However, the cream in the jar, after being...
Skin Concerns: Acne, Irritation, Lips, and Scalp Issues
I have multiple skin concerns including acne (potentially genetic/hormonal), oiliness, facial irritation (redness, itching, dryness/flaking on cheekbones and eyebrows),...