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Solubility and Suitability of Plant Extracts and Fiber for Powder Drinks

What are the solubility properties in cold/room temperature water and suitability for powder drink formulations for Alfalfa extract, Lemon Fiber (90% Fiber), Garcinia extract...

Cosmetics Food Application Natural Ingredients Powder Solubility
Posted by gracexkdy
2023-07-21
Recommended Dosage and Usage for Calcium, Phosphatidyl Serine, and Glycine Supplements

Could you please provide the recommended daily dosage and usage methods (mixing with water or encapsulating) for Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Bisglycinate, Phosphatidyl Serine...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Capsule Compatibility Oral Application Powder
Posted by peeya_pgi
2023-07-20
Consuming Astaxanthin Oil and Self-Encapsulation

How can Astaxanthin (10% Algae Extract, Oil) be consumed, and is it possible to self-encapsulate this oil into softgel capsules?

Cosmetics Capsule High Oil Content Oil Oral Application Powder
Posted by peeya_pgi
2023-07-20
Using Odor-Kill Above Recommended Concentration for Odor Reduction and Safety

Can Odor-Kill™ be used at a concentration of 4% to effectively reduce strong odors in a formula, exceeding the recommended maximum of 3%, and what are the safety considerations...

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Concentration Odor Reduction Safety Usage Percentage
Posted by tiew.pennapa.j
2023-07-19
Substitute Ingredients for Discontinued Raffinose and Ceramide Complex in Lotion

What are the recommended substitute ingredients, their usage percentages, and mixing instructions for Raffinose and the discontinued powder Ceramide Complex (CeraTouch™,...

Cosmetics Dispersion Ingredient Alternatives Lotion Mixing Procedure Skin Barrier Repair
Posted by rujjyjaj
2023-07-19
Thickening ClearFlexPeel Film™ for Face Masks

How can I thicken ClearFlexPeel Film™ to make it suitable for use as a peel-off face mask?

Cosmetics Peel-off Mask Texture Modification Thickener Viscosity
Posted by chandet_w
2023-07-18
Mask-Proof Ingredients for W/Si BB Cream

What ingredients can be added to a Water-in-Silicone (W/Si) BB cream formula to make it mask-proof and transfer-resistant?

Cosmetics Cream Film Former Long-lasting Water-in-Silicone
Posted by charurat.petpon
2023-07-18
Niacinamide Benefits and Usage in Skincare

Based on the provided ingredient list, what are the key benefits of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for the skin and how is it typically used in cosmetic formulations like gels,...

Cosmetics Cream Hydration Serum Skin Barrier Repair Skin Brightening
Posted by kobmrang
2023-07-14
Mixing Active Ingredients into Pre-made Cream Bases

How to incorporate active ingredients into pre-made cosmetic cream or mask bases, including whether heating is necessary, considerations for water/oil soluble actives, and...

Cosmetics Cream Mixing Procedure Solubility Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by supkaru
2023-07-14
Gentle Shampoo Formulation: Addressing Cloudiness and Separation

How to adjust a gentle shampoo formula using Amino Wash, Baby Foam, Guar hydroxytrimonium chloride, and Sugar Thick which results in cloudiness, insufficient viscosity, and...

Cosmetics Clarity Mixing Procedure Phase Separation Shampoo Viscosity
Posted by suppaluk.rom
2023-07-13
Functions and Properties of Cosmetic Ingredients

What are the functions and properties of the following cosmetic ingredients: Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil,...

Cosmetics Film Former Hydration Lip Product Oil Texture
Posted by peeriya.wong
2023-07-12
Melasma Serum Formulation Review

Review of a proposed melasma serum formula containing multiple potent actives (such as Tranexamic Acid, Activated Resorcinol, 4MSK, Niacinamide) aiming for a fast-absorbing,...

Cosmetics Melasma Treatment Serum Solubility Stability Texture
Posted by ana_irisa
2023-07-11
Lotion Formulation: Compatibility, Sunscreen, Texture, and Fragrance

I want to create a moisturizing and exfoliating lotion using the following formula. Can this formula be mixed? Is the formula complete, or do I need to add or remove any...

Cosmetics Exfoliation Fragrance Lotion Sunscreen Formulation Texture Modification
Posted by kobmrang
2023-07-11
Strong Tablet Binders for Hardness

I am formulating a tablet with Microcrystalline Cellulose (80%), Magnesium Stearate (2%), pigment (8%), and active ingredient (10%). The tablets I produced are not hard enough....

Cosmetics Binder Tablet Tablet Strength Usage Percentage
Posted by gabriel.friman
2023-07-09
Creating Soft and Fluffy Facial Cream Texture

Which texture-creating ingredients should be used to achieve a soft and fluffy texture for a facial cream?

Cosmetics Cream Texture Texture Modification
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
2023-07-08
Titanium Dioxide Nanosil: SPF Value and Cosmetic Use

Does Titanium Dioxide Nanosil, a physical UV filter, provide SPF protection, or is it primarily used for skin tone adjustment and coverage in cosmetic formulations?

Cosmetics Coverage Particle Size Physical UV Filter Powder Sun Protection
Posted by acepream56
2023-07-08
Serum Texture with Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base

Will using 10% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base in a water-based formula (71.25% water, all water-soluble ingredients) result in a fast-absorbing, non-sticky serum texture?

Cosmetics Gel Serum Solubility Texture Viscosity
Posted by aprilandhappy
2023-07-08
Basic Formula Concept for Solid Air Freshener Gel with Essential Oils

Could you provide a basic formula concept and general steps for creating a solid air freshener gel using essential oils or fragrance oils?

Cosmetics Custom Formulation Fragrance Gel Preservation Solidification
Posted by wasapol.kho
2023-07-07
Formulation Degradation: Pink Color and Burnt Smell

Why did my water-based formulation containing Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Light Cream Maker, and Phenylethyl Resorcinol turn pink and develop a burnt smell...

Cosmetics Color Changing Cream Degradation Effectiveness Loss Stability
Posted by apisarayimprayul
2023-07-07
Shower Cream Formulation for Scrub Suspension

I am developing a shower cream formulation and would like the scrub particles, such as apricot seed powder, to remain suspended throughout the product. Would the following...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Shower Cream Suspending Agent Suspension Texture
Posted by watcharaphong
2023-07-06