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Why isn't my stabilized protease enzyme dissolving in water, even though the product details state it is water-soluble?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Mixing Procedure Solubility Stability
Posted by apiyanijdamrong
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I am a student working on a sunscreen project and am interested in Titanium Dioxide 250nm WaterDisperse™. The description says it's for makeup only, but Titanium Dioxide is...

Cosmetics Application Area Particle Size Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation
Posted by opal4a
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Can Phospholipid, 1,2-Hexanediol, and Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) be mixed together in a cosmetic formulation, and what are their functions?

Cosmetics Compatibility Emulsifier Penetration Enhancer Solubility Solvents
Posted by snapanmd
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Are Oil Thick Clean N and Oil Thick Clean S still available for purchase, and if not, what alternative Oil Thick products are available that function as oil gelling agents?

Cosmetics Balm Cream Ingredient Alternatives Oil Gellant Texture
Posted by blaisecosmeticcenter
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What ingredient can reduce the odor of sulfur and help it adhere longer to hair, particularly for use in hair products like shampoos or treatments?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Ingredient Adherence Odor Reduction Shampoo Solubility
Posted by tuinuika
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Can Ketoconazole be mixed directly into a shampoo base? If so, how is 2% by weight calculated and measured?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Shampoo Solubility Stability Usage Percentage
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What are the essential ingredients for formulating a thick, viscous, glossy, and moisturizing lip mask that stays on the lips, using minimal components, similar to the...

Cosmetics Glossiness Hydration Lip Gloss Texture Viscosity
Posted by nattarawan
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Does the Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base contain Phenoxyethanol, considering that some ingredients listed in the INCI might be derived from a raw material (HydroAlgae™) that is...

Cosmetics Gel Preservation
Posted by chavanat_pongy
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Can Calcium Thioglycolate be safely packaged in aluminum aerosol cans under pressure with propellants?

Cosmetics Compatibility Packaging Spray
Posted by rattana.p
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Is Mild Preserved Eco suitable for use in pet products, and is it safe if pets lick products containing this ingredient?

Cosmetics Ingestion Safety Pet Application Preservation
Posted by pikalda1979
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Based on the detailed ingredient information for Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol) (Natural), what are the possible usage rates? I saw information stating 1-20% and also the...

Cosmetics Concentration Humectant Preservative Booster Solvents Usage Percentage
Posted by thundornmonalaves
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I am trying to create a serum/gel product using the following formula. Could you please review the feasibility and potential challenges of combining these ingredients?...

Cosmetics Compatibility Formulation Suitability Serum Stability pH Suitability
Posted by sayrom5955
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What is the pH of the specific raw material Liquid Salicylic Acid (40% Active Salicylic, Cationic For Wash-Off)?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Raw Material pH Measurement
Posted by sanchinawat
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How can I make D&C Red 27 Color Changing Pigment clear when it becomes cloudy after dissolving in oil?

Cosmetics Color Changing Compatibility Mixing Procedure Solubility Turbidity
Posted by chat_neera
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Seeking advice on resolving incomplete dissolution of GentiWhite and Glycoprotein in a cream formulation, resulting in powder particles, and confirming if a cream containing...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Mixing Procedure Skin Brightening Solubility
Posted by happyfulfill2415
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Can a semi-permanent hair color shampoo base mixed with colorants be used on hair that has not been previously colored? If so, will the color change match the mixed color, and...

Cosmetics Color Changing Color Longevity Hair Colorant Semi-Permanent Color Shampoo
Posted by nuttadetse
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Can waterproof Titanium Dioxide powder (250nm, 300nm, 400nm) be mixed into existing tone-up lotion or shower cream bases by simple shaking, or is a blender/high-shear mixer...

Cosmetics Cream Dispersion Lotion Tone Up Waterproof
Posted by katsuki_airy
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What are the extraction method, drying method (spray dried or freeze dried), and particle size (in microns) of Mung Bean Protein Isolate powder?

Cosmetics Dispersion Particle Size Powder Raw Material
Posted by paphatsorn.chuenkroot
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Can Ceteareth-20 be used together with AcnePLEX™ in a cosmetic formulation, and are they compatible?

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Active Ingredient Compatibility Cream Emulsifier
Posted by thailadyartnew
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How to convert EGF concentration from percentage (%) to parts per million (ppm), specifically clarifying if using 3% EGF in a formula is equivalent to 3 ppm, in the context of...

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Concentration Usage Percentage
Posted by jarinrat0624
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