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When making a body spray using perfume oil and Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%, how much Flora Fix™ (Fragrance Solubilizer) is needed, and how long should the mixture be left to macerate...

Inquiry about Astaxanthin 2.5% algae extract powder for beverage application, including country of origin and available technical presentation or data.

What active ingredients are recommended for a homemade hair conditioner to nourish aging hair and scalp?

What active ingredients are recommended for formulating a homemade hair conditioner specifically for nourishing and improving the hair and scalp of elderly individuals?

I plan to add various oil-soluble and water-soluble active ingredients (including powders and liquids) to a Cica Sleeping Mask Base. My proposed method involves preparing...

Regarding using Cica Sleeping Mask Base (compare to Laneige) as a base, can I mix these ingredients?: 1. **Oil Solution (Total 9g):** * Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) 6.5g (Warm to...

How to consume Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and what are its benefits for digestion and hunger control?

How should Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) be consumed to help with digestion/excretion and hunger control? What are the recommended mixing methods?

How to properly dissolve Wild Yam Extract (Diosgenin 95%) in the oil phase for a face cream formulation, especially when stored in the refrigerator and not allowed to warm up?

How to dissolve an extract in the oil phase of a face cream formulation when it has precipitated due to cold storage?

What is the correct INCI name for "Titanium Dioxide Transparent (15nm, Water-Dispersion)"? I saw information listing it as 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, which seems incorrect as...

What is the correct INCI name for Titanium Dioxide Transparent (15nm, Water-Dispersion), as the provided name (10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid) appears incorrect and matches the INCI...

Inquiry regarding Papain in cosmetic formulations: Does degraded Papain cause color change like oxidized Vitamin C? What is the impact of stability testing above 40°C on a...

Regarding Papain in finished cosmetic formulations: Does degraded Papain cause color change like oxidized Vitamin C? What is the outcome of stability testing above 40°C for a...

Can L-ascorbic acid powder be mixed into a stabilized Vitamin C serum (Natural-C Glycol™) to increase its concentration?

Can L-Ascorbic Acid powder be mixed directly into a pre-made stabilized Vitamin C serum (like Natural-C Glycol™) to increase its concentration, and what are the potential issues?

Regarding a face and body cream formula containing Glycolic Acid at a concentration not exceeding 5% for exfoliating melasma, dark spots, and scars: Can this formula be used...

Can Glycolic Acid (AHA) at concentrations below 5% (specifically 2-3%) be used in face and body creams during the day with normal sun exposure for treating melasma, dark spots,...

How to formulate a balm gel using Oil Thick™ Clear S, including the correct procedure for dissolving the gelling agent and when to add volatile ingredients like menthol,...

I would like to know the formula and method for making balm gel. If using `Oil Thick™ Clear S`, do I need to dissolve this in oil first, then dissolve ingredients like menthol,...