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I am making a homemade foot cream with the following ingredients: * Urea * Shea Butter * Vaseline * Cetyl Alcohol * Stearyl Alcohol * E Wax * Jojoba Oil * Almond Oil I want to...
I have attempted to formulate two cosmetic products and would like to request a review of my formulations and mixing steps. The batch size for both is 10g. **1. Under-Eye...
Besides Lactic Acid, what other ingredients can be added to natural soap for skin whitening and brightening, specifically including Vitamin C and Collagen? What are the...
I am developing a serum for combination to slightly oily skin, occasional acne, wrinkles (forehead and smile lines), and uneven skin tone, for a 40-year-old. My proposed...
I have a product labeled 50g, but its volume appears to be less than 50ml. Why is this the case? Also, if my formulation requires 20g of an ingredient, how can I calculate the...
Based on the expert's detailed response, the user was attempting to formulate a serum or gel containing both water-soluble actives (Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Alpha...
I would like to inquire if it is possible to add Willow Bark Extract and Snail Secretion to a tester formulation.
What are overnight sleeping masks that don't need to be rinsed off, why don't they require rinsing, and can you provide recommendations?
I have Sea Kelp Extract and want to store it separately. Is it okay to mix a small amount with my regular cream right before application? What kind of container is best for...
What are the best practices for dividing and storing a liquid ingredient safely and cleanly before sending it to a manufacturing plant?
Regarding my two formulations containing Alpha Arbutin, natural extracts, and Azelaic Acid: 1. What is the approximate pH of these formulations? 2. Is the second formulation...
Is **Zinc PCA** available in standard formulations or testers? If not, how can it be incorporated into formulations, what is its recommended usage percentage, and what are its...
In a skincare formulation containing both Snail Secretion and Vitamin B3, which ingredient is primarily responsible for the whitening or skin brightening effect?
I have the following ingredients: * alpha arbutin 2% * Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 5% * Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) 5% * Pure Aloe Vera Gel 88% I want to mix these to create skincare...
Can Alpha Arbutin be mixed directly into skin cream or lotion? What are the correct mixing procedures, recommended usage rates, and important considerations regarding...
Does the oil-soluble ingredient Vitamin C Ester (Ascorbyl Palmitate) have a pH, and how does its pH affect the overall cream formulation, particularly regarding stability and...
I am interested in comparing **Bio-Yeast Essence** with **SK-II Pitera**. I noticed that the recommended usage percentage for Bio-Yeast Essence is 0.5-1%, while SK-II's product...
Based on the positive experience with Aloe Vera Gel, Hya, and Light serum after adding extracts, I have a few questions: * Will MySkinRecipes make sunscreen testers? (I noticed...
I am formulating a cream for my 45-year-old sister who has melasma, uneven skin tone, some wrinkles, and normal to dry skin. I plan to use the following ingredients: * Double...
I want to make a 10% AHA gel using 70% Glycolic Acid and an existing Aloe Vera Gel base. My calculation is to mix `14.28g` of `70% Glycolic Acid` with `85.72g` of `Aloe Vera...