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Seeking alternative broad-spectrum, water-soluble preservatives suitable for a hydrosol-based facial spray, other than Liquid Germall Plus.

The user is asking for clarification on using Reservoir-Tech (Product ID 1246) in existing cream or lotion formulations, specifically regarding the feasibility of adding it to...

Is it possible to formulate a targeted serum for wrinkles around the eyes and forehead using a specific list of ingredients including Cone Snail Peptide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3,...

From a sunscreen formula containing 15% SPF Protect Ultra™ II, Milk Lotion Maker, Satin Cream Maker, Water, and Mild Preserved Eco, which yields SPF 50.95 and PA++, what...

Is food-grade Choline Chloride (Silica Coated) safe for consumption, and what are the consumption limits, especially regarding the silica coating?

Can Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide (Safe-B3), and Acetyl Glucosamine (GlucoBright) be used as whitening agents in an underarm deodorant powder formula? What are the recommended...

How should a concentrated finished fragrance like "Lost in Forest" be used? Can it be applied directly or added directly to products like shower cream or body spray, or does it...

How can I improve my cream formula to address issues with white cast that requires rubbing, color change over time (lighter to darker, settling), and sticky texture after...

I am developing an oil-free sunscreen formula and have two options using Bisoctrizole and Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base. The second formula also includes Tris-Biphenyl Triazine...

I have a deodorant stick formula (silicone base, lightweight, white color but doesn't leave white cast on underarms) as follows: * Oil Stick™ Hard 2% * Oil Stick™ Medium 6% *...

Regarding Aloe Vera Extract (10:1 concentration ratio): 1. Will the extract's properties degrade in a finished product stored at room temperature before the extract's expiry...

I want to make a cooling body oil. I tried Freeze Me™ at 2% but it wasn't cool enough. Can I increase the concentration to 5% or higher as suggested for desired efficacy and...

What are the properties of Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate as an emulsifier, including its compatibility with other emulsifiers and the resulting texture (soft, light,...

How can I properly dissolve Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer in an oil blend (Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate) for cosmetic formulation,...

Can LipidSoft™ Deo (Triethyl Citrate) be used safely and effectively in pet products, considering its properties as a deodorizing emollient typically used in human cosmetics?

I am trying to register a product containing a peptide mixture (like Matrixyl 3000) with the INCI name "Glycerin (and) Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Carbomer (and)...

In a gentle herbal shampoo formula containing approximately 2% herbal powder, can BabyFoam™ (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) be used as the sole surfactant? If so, what percentage...

The user wants to know if Hairplex™ can be used in a hair conditioner formula to repair hair bonds and provide softness. They specifically ask about compatibility with...

Can oil be added to Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming), and what is the maximum recommended percentage?

What is the maximum temperature that Cyclopentasiloxane and Hyaluronic Acid can withstand before degrading or losing quality, specifically at temperatures around 70-80°C?