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What preservatives are suitable for use in loose powder formulations, considering their low water activity and potential for mold and yeast growth?
How can I add nourishing oils to finished lip products like Gloss Stain Gel Lip and Glossy Non-Transfer Top Coat to enhance their moisturizing properties?
Can Mineral Ready™ (Mn+Zn+Cu) be used to make a facial mineral spray, and is it possible to register such a product with the Thai FDA?
The user is seeking a guide for formulating a stable shampoo containing Selenium Sulfide, as they have encountered stability issues with their current formulation. The specific problems observed are: * The color of the Selenium Sulfide changes to black. * The formula separates (both at Room Temperature and in Oven tests). They are looking for a formulation guide or recommendations to address these issues and achieve good stability.
How to prevent cloudiness and clumping when incorporating 12H Fix™ (Fragrance Fixative) dissolved in LipidSoft™ into an alcohol-based perfume formulation containing fragrance oil and DI water?
Is the provided hair treatment formula technically feasible, and how does its cost compare to general hair treatment formulas, considering the specialized active ingredients?
Can Caprylyl Methicone be mixed into powder? What is its function when mixed with powder?
Can an odor absorber (like CycloSorb™ Clear) and a deodorizer/fragrance (like DeoMax™ Liquid) be combined in a water-based formula without the odor absorber reducing the effectiveness of the deodorizer/fragrance?
In the provided cream formulation, where should Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and other whitening agents be added (water or oil phase), and what are the recommended usage percentages?
Seeking the correct method for incorporating Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS 90%) into a face moisture cream containing Carbomer, as previous attempts resulted in difficult dissolution, clumping, emulsion instability, and separation. Requesting guidance on the proper mixing procedure and potential video resources.
Expert review and recommendations for a skin whitening cream formula containing Alpha Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Melanin Terminate, Resveratrol, Pure-Sclareolide, Lemon Peel Bioferment, Hyaluronic Acid, WaterLock, and Protec SQ, specifically asking for advice on ingredient levels, additions, reductions, and overall formulation considerations.
In a formula containing Water, Satin Cream Maker, Copper Tripeptide 10x (3%), and DMAE Liquid (5%), the blue color of Copper Peptide disappears after adding DMAE. Does the Copper Peptide still retain its efficacy and intended results?
Can Peel-Off Mask Base powder be used in a cream formula thickened with Polyacrylamide & C13-14 Isoparaffin & Laureth-7, and what percentage is needed for the peel-off effect?
What are the most effective ingredients for reducing upper lip lines (barcode lines) that can be used in cream, serum, or balm formulations?
For car air fresheners with wooden cap diffusers, what alternative solvents can be used instead of alcohol to achieve good fragrance diffusion throughout the car while evaporating slowly to last 1-2 months? Alcohol evaporates too quickly, while water and oil don't diffuse the scent effectively through the wooden cap.
Seeking advice on an alcohol-based room spray formulation using aroma oil, DEB100, Polysorbate 20, fixative, and preservative, and comparing its effectiveness to simpler alternatives like aroma oil and ethyl alcohol or a pre-made base.
When registering cosmetics in Thailand using INCI names, if an ingredient is a mixture of multiple substances, is it necessary to declare the percentage of each individual component within the mixture for registration, or is it sufficient to declare the mixture as a whole?
I am interested in purchasing multivitamins or individual vitamins and minerals. I need to know which vitamins and minerals are heat-stable, as the user will need to microwave them at maximum power for 30 seconds to 1 minute before consumption.
Which type of Gellan Gum is recommended for use in plant-based milk to achieve a creamy texture and improve particle suspension?
What causes salt-like or creamy residue around the bottle opening of a serum containing 5.5% Niacinamide and 0.75% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, and how can this issue be resolved?
