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How should I adjust my reed diffuser formula, which currently uses fragrance oil, 99% Ethyl Alcohol, and a specific diffuser base, to improve scent diffusion and reduce rapid...

Why does cream made with a 'light maker' ingredient absorb quickly but pill or flake after drying on the skin, and what are the methods to fix this problem?

How can I increase the quantity and improve the quality (finer, softer) of foam in a facial cleanser formulated with an Amino Wash base, and what ingredients and percentages...

When Papaya Enzyme (Papain) is dissolved in a liquid product formulation, does its effectiveness continuously decrease, leading to a shelf life of less than a year, even within...

What agent or method should be used to effectively incorporate fragrance into Mineral Oil (Very Light 15cst) for proper mixing and stability?

What is the recommended maximum usage percentage for encapsulated Bakuchiol (HyaCap™ Bakuchiol/Rose Hip) to achieve maximum effectiveness?

Is Cyclopentasiloxane safe for topical application on the body, abdomen, and hair during pregnancy? What are the potential side effects, and what is the appropriate usage amount?

How can WaterBreaker™ be used to create a cream that breaks into water droplets upon application, and does the ingredient itself cause this effect or is it dependent on the formulation?

Are Pomegranate Sterols and French Pine Bark Extract ingredients still available for purchase?

Can WaterLock™ (Polyquaternium-51), a cationic ingredient, be used with Xanthan Gum, Pro Polymer™, and PhosphoMax™? What are the general compatibility rules for mixing...

What are the differences between Lactic Acid (AHA) Neutralized, 90% ordinary, and 90% deodorized grades, specifically regarding irritation, odor, and overall efficacy/results,...

Can active ingredients like Niacinamide, Pure-EGCG, and Ectoin be added to a pre-made liquid foundation base, and what are the potential issues regarding compatibility,...

How to formulate a semi-permanent shampoo for covering grey hair, including a sample formula and key technical considerations regarding ingredients, pH, and color type?

How to make alcohol-based body perfume with floral fragrance and Musk fixative last up to 3 days, similar to Egyptian perfumes? What additional ingredients and mixing...

I have a formulation for a moisturizer cream using Absolue Soft Cream Base and several active ingredients (Safe-B3 4%, GlucoBright 4%, Glyceryl glucoside 2.4%, Glycyrrhetinic...

Could you please clarify if MOIST72™ is the same ingredient as Pentavitin or merely a comparable alternative?

We previously formulated a cream using Light Cream Maker by hand stirring followed by homogenization for texture. Recently, using the same process for 40kg batches, hand...

Can Light Lotion Maker be used to create a thick cream texture suitable for packaging in a jar? If not, what other emulsifiers or "Cream Makers" are recommended for this...

Seeking feedback on a proposed formula for an antiperspirant roll-on gel (including ingredient percentages and mixing steps) to achieve a typical commercial gel texture,...

What are the specifications and appropriate usage percentage of DATEM (INS472e) emulsifier for ready-to-drink yogurt products?