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Seeking suitable ingredients for a balm stick for young children to relieve itching and irritation from insect bites and reduce resulting dark spots, specifically asking about...

My Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) turned completely liquid after adding another ingredient referred to as "4 mask". What is the reason for this, and how can I fix it or use the resulting liquid?

Seeking recommendations for ingredients or a formula for a fast-acting weight loss supplement that helps control appetite, reduce weight, and potentially boosts metabolism or...

How can I formulate weight loss supplements in both ready-to-drink powder mix and capsule forms? What are the key considerations and ingredients for each form?

How can I reduce or eliminate the strong odor of Polyquaternium-10 (3000) when used as an ingredient in a shampoo formulation?

Seeking a review of a water-based serum formula for anti-wrinkle, moisturizing, and brightening benefits, including compatibility, adjustments for fast-absorbing, non-greasy...

I want to create a mousse-like sunscreen texture using Disteardimonium Hectorite. My formula contains water. I tried mixing Disteardimonium Hectorite with only Dimethicone or...

Can you please analyze the provided list of ingredients for a skincare product and explain the function and benefits of each key component?

My formula uses Glycosaminoglycans Complex and Adenosine Liposome, which have been discontinued. Can I replace Glycosaminoglycans (5%) with Ectoine (5%) + Centella Asiatica...

What type of colorants are used in shampoo and conditioner formulas, especially for grey hair darkening shampoo? Can these colorants be added directly to the shampoo base, or...

What are the appropriate percentages for each ingredient in the provided list to formulate a lip product?

How to formulate a non-sticky emulsion gel for vaginal tightening and brightening using a provided base formula with Barbedgrass and Rice extracts, including recommended usage...

The user is seeking assistance with custom formulation and production of spa oils and scrubs, requesting guidance and specific formulas as they do not have their own.

Can Sodium Gluconate be included in a formula containing Zinc Pyrithione and Zinc PCA, considering Sodium Gluconate acts as a chelating agent and EDTA is not present?

I want to formulate a serum or gel using Hydro-White (1%), GlyciWhite (5%), Copper Peptide (1%), and a Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base (93%). Is this combination possible? What...

Could you provide guidance on formulating a whitening body cream, including recommended ingredients with different mechanisms of action, their usage percentages, solubility,...

How can I improve my rinse-off hair mask formula (containing Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, GuarCat, Mineral Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol) to make...

How to reduce stickiness in a high-extract, low-water serum gel formulation containing 90% Pitera and 10% Glycerin Gel?

My oil-based serum feels sticky/greasy on the skin. What ingredients can I use to make it absorb faster and feel less sticky, achieving a lighter, drier texture?

When formulating a lotion, which viscosity of mineral oil (e.g., 5cst, 15cst, 26cst, 32cst, 68cst) is most suitable, and how do different viscosities affect the final product's...