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Improving Cleansing Oil Texture for Facial Massage

In a cleansing oil formulation, how can I make the formula more slippery and reduce the viscosity to make it suitable for facial massage without being too difficult to spread?

Cosmetics Cleansing Oil Massage Spreadability Texture Viscosity
Posted by sasinan.puifaimena
2023-09-22
Is the Preservative Level Sufficient in This Cleansing Formula?

Please check if the preservative level in the following formula is sufficient. Thank you. **Formula:** * Water: 100% * Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: 16% * Coco Glucoside: 8% *...

Cosmetics Challenge Test Facial Cleanser Preservation Shampoo Usage Percentage
Posted by traithanawat
2023-09-22
Choosing Cream Base for Adding OMC and Titanium Dioxide

Which ready-made cream base from the provided list (Water Sleeping Mask, Skin Barrier Cream, Cica Sleeping Mask, Powder To Coconut Oil Cream, Absolue Soft Cream) is most...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Dispersion Stability Sun Protection
Posted by pvr.nichapat
2023-09-21
Using Polyethylene Wax in Clear Bar Soap for Sweating and Glossiness

Can Polyethylene Wax be used in clear bar soap to prevent sweating (syneresis) and maintain glossiness? If not, what ingredients or methods are recommended to achieve these properties?

Cosmetics Bar Soap Glossiness Ingredient Alternatives Stability Sweating
Posted by dewadevn
2023-09-20
CreamThick™ (Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate) Properties and Usage

Could you please clarify the properties and usage of CreamThick™ (Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate), specifically regarding its dispersion versus dissolution in water, the...

Cosmetics Cream Dispersion Mixing Procedure Solubility Texture
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
2023-09-20
Flora Fix™: Phthalate Status and INCI Name

Clarification requested on whether the ingredient Flora Fix™ is a phthalate, along with a request for its chemical or INCI name.

Cosmetics Fragrance Fixation Ingredient Classification Raw Material Synthetic Ingredient
Posted by blossom-skincare
2023-09-19
Incorporating Water-Soluble Extracts into Oil-Based Formulations like Balms

How can I incorporate two types of plant extracts, specifically a water-soluble Plumeria Alba (Frangipani) Flower Extract and an unspecified Religiosa extract, into an...

Cosmetics Balm Compatibility Dispersion Mixing Procedure Solubility
Posted by sedp_pt
2023-09-19
Emulsifiers for High Oil Content Lotion (40-50%)

Which emulsifiers are suitable for formulating a lotion with a high oil phase concentration of approximately 40-50% w/w?

Cosmetics Emulsifier High Oil Content Lotion Stability Texture
Posted by pakawatcrdkz
2023-09-19
Chemical Colorants for Non-Staining Hair Darkening Shampoo

What chemical colorants are suitable for a herbal shampoo intended to darken natural black hair and cover white hair, while being easy to use (no gloves required) and not...

Cosmetics Hair Colorant Hair Darkening Shampoo Staining White Hair Coverage
Posted by nongluck_spa
2023-09-16
Recommended Active Ingredients and Usage for Scalp Spray (Hair Loss, Graying)

What are the recommended active ingredients and their maximum usage rates for a scalp spray intended for use before blow-drying, targeting hair thinning, hair loss, and gray hair?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Solubility Spray Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by udomhhbk99
2023-09-16
Recommended Usage and Properties for PVP, VP/VA Copolymer, and Other Ingredients

What are the recommended usage amounts, applications, and properties for ingredients including Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) variants (K17, K30, K90), VP/VA Copolymer,...

Cosmetics Binder Hold Solubility Spray Usage Percentage
Posted by supattra.6388
2023-09-15
Salicylic Acid in Bar Soap: Product and Usage

Seeking recommendations for a liquid Salicylic Acid product suitable for bar soap formulation, including the recommended usage percentage and calculation for 80g soap bars and...

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Bar Soap Usage Percentage
Posted by ayaskinclinic11
2023-09-14
Serum Formulation Stability and Compatibility Issues

Can a serum be formulated using the provided list of ingredients at the specified percentages, and what adjustments are needed to ensure compatibility and stability?

Cosmetics Compatibility Serum Stability Viscosity
Posted by natthaphong.nr
2023-09-14
Improving Liquid Foundation Performance: Preventing Darkening and Oiliness

How can a liquid foundation formulation be improved to prevent darkening (oxidation) and control oiliness throughout the day?

Cosmetics Liquid Foundation Oil Control Stability
Posted by chutimajane123
2023-09-13
Emulsifier for Silicone Serum with Vitamin C

How to select a suitable emulsifier for a serum formulation containing 15% silicone, 3% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, and 0.5% MHS White? Can Silisove PEG-10 Dimethicone be used, and if...

Cosmetics Compatibility Emulsifier Serum Stability Water-in-Silicone
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
2023-09-12
Fillers for Food Supplement Capsules and Powder

Can Glucomannan, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate, and Microcrystalline Cellulose be used as fillers in food supplement capsules and consumed as powder?

Cosmetics Anticaking Agent Binder Capsule Filler Powder
Posted by chatchaip61
2023-09-11
pH of Poloxamer 407 at 24-28°C

What is the pH of Poloxamer 407 at a temperature range of 24-28°C?

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Powder Temperature Control pH Measurement
Posted by aschersonia
2023-09-10
Guide to Using Oilsify 15 & 30 in Cleansing Oil: Differences and Formulation

Could you please provide guidance on using Oilsify 15 and Oilsify 30 in cleansing oil formulations, and explain the key differences between these two ingredients?

Cosmetics Cleansing Oil Emulsifier Stability Texture Usage Percentage
Posted by pakakrong.villa51
2023-09-10
Melatonin Solubility in Solvents

Seeking alternative solvents or methods to fully dissolve 2% Pure-Melatonin™ after partial dissolution was observed with 2.5% Ethoxydiglycol and 10% Propanediol.

Cosmetics Concentration Mixing Procedure Raw Material Solubility Solvents
Posted by kookkaiiip
2023-09-09
Solubility of Clover Flower Extract (Biochanin A 98%) in Solvents

Is Clover Flower Extract (Biochanin A 98%) soluble in 1,2-Hexanediol, similar to its solubility in Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) and Isopentyldiol?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Compatibility Raw Material Solubility Solvents
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
2023-09-07