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Serum Ingredient Compatibility and Use of Silicone Gel Base for Viscosity
I have a serum formulation and would like to know if the ingredients are compatible. Also, what is the purpose of adding Silicone Gel Base in this serum formula, and how should...
Cream Formulation Steps and Stability Issue (Missing Emulsifier)
I am new to making cream and have calculated a percentage formula based on some ingredients. Could you please provide the steps for making this cream, including whether heat is...
Mixing Licorice Extract into Cosmetic Formulas: Compatibility and Methods
How can I mix licorice extract into my cosmetic product? What types of licorice extract are available, and how do their solubility properties affect the mixing procedure...
Mixing Extracts into Existing Cream/Serum
I want to mix purchased extracts into my existing face and body cream or serum. * Is this possible? * What quantity/percentage should I use?
Compatibility of Copper Peptide and Stabilized Vitamin C in Serum Formulation, Texture, and Additional Ingredients
I am formulating a serum and want to know if I can mix Copper Peptide and Stabilized Vitamin C in the same formula. Also, what texture will I get if I use a base formulation...
FDA Registration for Homemade Cosmetics in Thailand
How can I obtain FDA registration (เลขจดแจ้ง อย.) for cosmetics I manufacture at home in Thailand? What are the official requirements for manufacturing facilities, and is it...
Mixing Natural Oils for Skin/Massage
Can I mix several natural oils like olive oil, sweet almond oil, and grape seed oil together and apply them directly to my skin after showering, similar to a massage oil?
Serum Formulation Review and Advice
I have a serum formula and would like advice on the following points: 1. Can this formula be made into a serum? Is the pH suitable for the face? 2. What is the mixing order?...
How to Use Pure Vitamin E on Skin
Can pure Vitamin E (such as `Tocopheryl Acetate` or `dl-alpha tocopherol`) be applied directly to the skin? If not, how should it be used in skincare formulations or applied to...
How to Use Sodium PCA 50% in Cosmetic Formulations
Based on the provided product information for Sodium PCA 50% (soluble in water and alcohol, recommended usage 0.5-10%, added to water phase), what is the correct usage...
Using Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) 3% in Gel for Eyebrow and Eyelash Growth
Can Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) at 3% concentration in an Aloe Vera gel base be used to lengthen eyebrows and eyelashes? What is its mechanism and are there any risks like eye irritation?
Formulation Compatibility for Acne/Oily Skin Gel
How to formulate a gel using an Aloe Vera Gel base with the following ingredients, and are they compatible? * Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 10% * Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) 5% *...
Discontinued Silicone Tester and Warp Cream Maker as Alternative for Light Serums
The Silicone Tester product has been discontinued. What alternative can be used to create a light, fast-absorbing serum or lotion with a smooth, dry, powder-like feel, suitable...
Compatibility of Zinc PCA, Sodium PCA, and EDTA in Formulations
Can Zinc PCA and Sodium PCA be used together with EDTA in a formulation, considering that copper peptide is not compatible with Disodium EDTA?
Skincare Formulation: Mask & Serum for Brightening, Hydration, and Actives
I need advice on formulating skincare products for brightening and hydration, suitable for combination skin. Specifically, I'm looking for a formula for a face mask to reduce...
Suggested Gel Formula for Melasma and Wrinkle Reduction
I have a list of ingredients that I want to include in an Aloe Vera Gel base. I plan to make a total quantity of 50g. Could you please tell me the exact amount in grams for...
How to Dissolve Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) for Soap Making
What is the recommended method and ratio for dissolving **Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)** powder before adding it to a melted glycerin soap base? Should it be added directly, and...
Warp Cream Formulation: Browning and Separation Issue
My Warp Cream formulation turned into a clear brown liquid and separated in the second batch. The pH is 4-5. The water phase (A+B) contains the following ingredients: * Sodium...
Replicating Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder Translucent Formulation
I am trying to create a loose setting powder similar to Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder Translucent. Based on the recommended ingredients from MySkinRecipes: * Silk Talc...
Mixing Alpha Arbutin, Vitamin B3, Glucosamine into Toner
User wants to create a toner for skin brightening by mixing the following ingredients into Abhaibhubejhr toner: * Alpha Arbutin 2% * Vitamin B3 4% * Glucosamine 4% They have...