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A user is formulating a product with NovermerEC2, Sepgel350, Propylene Glycol, B3, Witch Hazel, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (2%), ActiveProtec™ OX (0.5%), Mineral Oil, and Phenoxyethanol. They want to know if the ingredients are compatible, if Kojic Acid Dipalmitate will change color within 1-2 years (unlike their previous experience with Kojic Acid changing color in 5 days), and if the formula will be stable enough for commercial sale.
Which ingredient, Lanolin or Dimethiconol, is more effective for achieving soft, shiny, and frizz-free hair in a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner formulation?
How can I incorporate 7% LipidSoft™ Dry II into a water-based body mist spray? Is Eco Solve™ suitable, what are other cost-effective solubilizer options, and what are the recommended usage ratios and mixing methods?
How to prevent color phasing and bleeding/mixing when creating layered anhydrous stick formulations using oil-soluble colors?
Is it advisable to add active ingredients like Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and Kojic Acid, as well as Aveenoat and carrier oils, to a clear soap bar base? What are the recommended usage rates, and what effects might these additions have on the soap and the ingredients' efficacy?
What ingredients or bases are recommended for formulating a liquid lip tint that is long-lasting, color-stable (doesn't drop color), and has a matte, non-shiny finish?
In a formulation containing Silicone Emulsion 60%, Glycerin, and water, what is the correct phase to mix Avocado Oil to ensure proper incorporation and prevent separation?
Can Soft Cream Maker be used with surfactants (Coco Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) to formulate a shower cream?
I have a lotion formula with Beta Glucan, Licorice Extract, MOIST72, and Skin Barrier Cream Base (Emulsifier Free). I would like to know if the texture will be difficult to spread and how to adjust it, if the formula is effective for reducing irritation, dryness, redness, and itching, and what is the minimum age for children to use it.
How to formulate a facial gel or gel-cream for sensitive skin using a specific list of ingredients (Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Vitamin E, Pro Polymer, Jojoba Oil, Ceramide 3, Mulse Lotion Maker, Panthenol, Mild Preserved Eco), specifically seeking guidance on ingredient percentages and mixing procedures to achieve the desired gel texture?
I am making two Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsion formulas using POLYGLYCERYL-2 SESQUIOLEATE and Soy Lecithin as emulsifiers. Both formulas, despite being hot blended at 70°C and cooled, experienced phase separation into two layers. Please review my formulas and advise on how to solve this stability issue.
I currently use Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer powder to thicken my hair perm solution at home. Are there any better liquid thickeners available that are easier to mix at home?
I have butterfly pea extract and want to formulate an eyebrow serum. I need advice on the necessary ingredients and their functions to create the serum. Could you provide guidance on the typical components needed?
What is the recommended particle size for shimmer ingredients (like mica) to add to lotion to achieve a smooth, pearly texture similar to commercial products?
Can you analyze the provided list of ingredients and explain their functions in a cosmetic formulation?
How can I make a homemade mosquito repellent oil for skin application using cold-pressed coconut oil mixed with Lemongrass Essential Oil? What are the recommended carrier oil types and appropriate dilution ratios for safe and effective use?
How to formulate a lightweight, waterproof, hybrid sunscreen for acne-prone skin that includes L-Carnitine and does not leave a white cast?
How to fix cloudiness in a cleansing water formulation using Disodium EDTA (ID 184) at 2% and another ingredient (ID 124) at 3%?
How to formulate a 90% Galactomyces solution? Specifically, what are the correct amounts of sterile water and Pentylene Glycol to use with 90g of Galactomyces, and is approximately 30°C sufficient for dissolving these ingredients?
How to formulate a cleansing balm using PEG-10 Isostearate and Oilsify 15, including mixing steps, where to add the ingredients, and their heat stability?
