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Aloe Vera Usage in Cosmetics and Sunscreen
What are the uses of Aloe Vera in cosmetics and sunscreen formulations, including its solubility, how to dilute different forms (extract, gel, oil), recommended usage...
Lycopene in Cosmetics and Sunscreen: Solubility and Usage
Can Tomato Extract (Lycopene 95%) be used in cosmetic and sunscreen formulations? What phase is it soluble in, what can it be diluted with, and are there references or papers...
Pink Colorants for Serum with Skin Benefits
What ingredients can be used to give a serum a pink color, especially those that also provide benefits to the skin?
Mixing Salicylic Acid in Gel for Oily Skin
How can Salicylic Acid be properly mixed into a gel formulation for oily skin, considering issues with high viscosity and poor ingredient compatibility? What are the...
Function of Ingredients in Hair Conditioner
Could you please explain the function of the following ingredients in a hair conditioner formulation? * Cetearyl Alcohol * Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC) * Cetrimonium Chloride...
Speeding Up Pro Polymer™ Dissolution in Large Cold Batches
How can I quickly and effectively dissolve Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) when producing large cosmetic batches (100 kg) using a cold process without heating equipment, minimizing...
Determining SPF/PA for Sunscreen Formula
How can I determine the exact SPF and PA values for my sunscreen cream formula which uses Titanium Dioxide Transparent and SPF Protect Ultra II as key UV filters?
Questions on Hair Spray and Shampoo Formulations
The user is seeking expert advice on two hair formulations: a hair spray intended for strengthening, thickening, and promoting hair growth while reducing loss, and a shampoo...
SiliSolve™ Mixing Procedure and Speed
What is the recommended mixing procedure and appropriate homogenization speed for SiliSolve™ (PEG-10 Dimethicone) to ensure proper emulsification?
Dissolving Minoxil™ Powder in Ethanol and Glycol
What is the recommended ratio and method for dissolving Minoxil™ (Diaminopyrimidine Oxide) powder using ethanol and glycol?
Adding Fragrance Oils to Shampoo
How to add specific fragrance oils (Lost in Forest, Calm Me Down, Midday Nap, Lavender, Rose Chamomile) to shampoo, including suitability and general guidance on mixing and...
Availability and Properties of Glycosaminoglycans Powder
Is Glycosaminoglycans Complex available, and what are the properties, solubility, and recommended usage percentage of the available Glycosaminoglycans (Pure Powder)?
Guide for Jelly Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube) and Color Change Ingredients
How to formulate a jelly-texture lip balm suitable for a squeeze tube, and what ingredients can be used to make it color-changing?
Herbal Shampoo Viscosity Loss
Seeking alternative thickeners for a sulfate-free herbal shampoo formulation that loses viscosity after about one month, despite using SugarThick™ and Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC).
Ingredient Analysis and Availability in Database
Could you please analyze the following list of ingredients, identify which ones are available in the MySkinRecipes database, and describe their typical functions in cosmetic...
Reducing Air Bubbles in Gel Formulation
How to reduce excessive air bubbles in a clear acne treatment gel formulated with Aristoflex AVC and Xanthan Gum thickeners?
Using Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as Binder in Pressed Powder
Can Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (viscous Squalene) be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations instead of silicones, and what is the recommended usage percentage?
Texture Adjustment and Color Staining Issue in Cream/Lotion Formula
How can I adjust my cream/lotion formula to achieve a thicker texture and prevent the red color, likely from Astaxanthin, from staining the skin upon application?
Water-Based Peelable Nail Polish: Finish and Documentation
Regarding the Water-Based Nail Polish, Peelable product, the user asks if the standard finish is only glossy, if the formula can be modified to achieve a matte finish, and if...
Country of Origin for Cosmetic Ingredients
What is the country of origin for Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone (5cst and 100cst), and Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) listed on MySkinRecipes?