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Seeking feedback on a proposed formula for an antiperspirant roll-on gel (including ingredient percentages and mixing steps) to achieve a typical commercial gel texture, requesting advice on potential additions or removals.
What are the specifications and appropriate usage percentage of DATEM (INS472e) emulsifier for ready-to-drink yogurt products?
Seeking advice on oral care ingredients for daily use to maintain strong teeth, prevent cavities, reduce sensitivity, and help whiten teeth. Specifically asking about the effectiveness and potential overlap of Hydroxyapatite, Stannous Fluoride, Sodium Fluoride, and Sodium Monofluorophosphate, and how to properly use Carbamide Peroxide gel for whitening without thinning enamel.
How to formulate a clear toner or essence using Pure-Kaempferol™ powder, which becomes cloudy and separates when water is added after dissolving in alcohol? Is this cloudiness precipitation, and can the cloudy mixture be used effectively for skin absorption?
Can Coenzyme Q10 (98% Oil-Soluble Powder and 10% Encapsulated Water-Soluble Powder), which are described for skin care, be used in oral care products?
What are the recommended raw materials and formulation guidelines for producing gel nail base coat, top coat, and a product with anti-fungal and adhesion-promoting properties for gel nails?
I am formulating a water-based gel scrub using HEC and Xanthan Gum. I added Sodium Chloride (salt) at 20% as the scrub particle, but it completely dissolved. My base formula (excluding salt) adds up to 100%. Can you review my formula and explain why the salt dissolved?
What ingredients and basic formulation steps are needed to create a gel suitable for use as a coupling medium with laser or IPL machines? I need to know which substances to use and the mixing method.
Can Squalane Oil Gel (Thixotropic) be applied directly to the skin, or is it primarily intended for use as a base ingredient in cosmetic formulations?
Can Totarol (1% in Butylene Glycol) be used at a concentration of up to 10% in a formulation, and what are the recommended mixing instructions?
Is it possible to combine peptides, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Perfect-C™), and Retinaldehyde (Retinal-EZ™) in a single formulation? Should Vitamin E be added for synergistic effects, and if so, which type (dl-alpha tocopherol vs. Tocopheryl Acetate) is preferred?
Can bottled drinking water from convenience stores be used in cosmetic formulations, and what is the fine filter mentioned in mixing instructions, including its purpose and how to find it?
Can Colloidal Silver be mixed with Quaternium-73 (MicroKill™) and DeoMax™ Liquid? Also, can Lavender Water be used as a substitute for distilled water in a formulation?
Could you please analyze the provided ingredient list and explain the functions of the key components, particularly those responsible for thickening, moisturizing, and providing a cooling sensation?
My underarm spray formula is separating. I used the following formula: diwater 74, Farnesol 3, odorkill 2, Citromask 2, Dimethicone 1secs14, Aluminum Chlorohydrate 4, Mild Preserve Eco 1. How can I fix this issue and what ingredients should I adjust or add?
For powder-based Peel-Off Mask and Hydro Jelly Mask bases, can only powder extracts and colors be added? Also, will cosmetic colors added to the mask stain the skin?
Please provide detailed technical information regarding the properties, recommended usage percentages, stability, solubility, and mixing procedures for the following list of cosmetic raw materials.
How can I add body or texture to a W/Si liquid foundation formula that feels too thin or lacks substance when applied? What types of ingredients are recommended to increase its viscosity and improve the overall texture?
Can Silicone Micro-Cond (Amodimethicone Microemulsion) be used in a water-based serum formulation to achieve softness, slip, and clarity? If so, what is the recommended usage percentage?
Can Retinal-EZ, Pure-Melatonin, and Vitamin B12 be combined in the same formulation? What are the potential incompatibilities and stability challenges?
