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I need BTMS 50% but only found BTMS 90% on the website. Are these two ingredients the same, or can I mix BTMS 90% to obtain BTMS 50%?

Cosmetics Concentration Conditioner Ingredient Comparison Ingredient Suitability
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How to correctly convert the concentration of EGF from percentage (%) to parts per million (ppm)? Specifically, is 5% EGF equivalent to 250 ppm, and what is the correct conversion?

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Concentration
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I have formulated a serum using the provided list of ingredients and found the texture to be sticky/tacky. Could you please advise on how to adjust the formulation to make it...

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Serum Texture Texture Modification Thickener
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What are the functions and benefits of the key ingredients listed in this cosmetic formulation, such as Caffeine, EGCG, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Soybean Seed Extract, and Glutathione?

Cosmetics Antioxidant Eye Care Hydration Serum Wrinkle Reduction
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Can Hydrolyzed Keratin (Liquid, Deodorized) be directly mixed into existing shampoo or conditioner, and what is the correct amount and method for doing so?

Cosmetics Hair Treatment Mixing Procedure Shampoo Solubility Usage Percentage
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Request for review and recommendations on a specific hair serum formula to optimize for hair softness and smoothness, including potential adjustments to ingredient percentages.

Cosmetics Conditioning Ingredient Ratio Serum Stability Texture
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What are the roles of Rice Bran Wax, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Evening Primrose Oil in a lip balm formulation, are these ingredients sufficient, and how does adding...

Cosmetics Lip Product Stability Sweating Texture Waxes
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Can Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) be used in a daytime cream? What are its properties, benefits, recommended usage, and compatibility considerations for this application?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Skin Brightening Solubility Stability
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I need advice on a serum formulation that keeps separating. After letting it sit for 3-4 days, it separates. I've tried fixing it multiple times without success. Please help me...

Cosmetics Electrolyte Tolerance Formulation Adjustment Phase Separation Serum Stability
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
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What is the maximum percentage of oil that can be incorporated or bound when using Lecithin Gel in a formulation, and how does the resulting cream texture, particularly...

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Ratio Performance Effect Slip Texture
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Please review my proposed water-in-silicone sunscreen formula and mixing method. I want to create a milky, easy-to-spread sunscreen with a matte finish that is waterproof and...

Cosmetics Matt Finish Solubility Sunscreen Formulation Water-in-Silicone Waterproof
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How to calculate the amount of pure Vitamin D3 in grams from 100 grams of Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3 Powder 100,000 IU/g?

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Concentration Powder
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What are the differences, besides color, between Jojoba Oil - golden (deodorized) and Jojoba Oil - clear (deodorized) when used in a balm formulation, and what are their...

Cosmetics Antioxidant Balm Hydration Ingredient Selection Raw Material
Posted by chayanee.vana
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How can I adjust a shampoo formula containing ALS and Coco Betaine that is too liquid, and what should I add to increase its viscosity?

Cosmetics Fragrance Shampoo Surfactant Thickener Viscosity
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Can Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3 Powder (100,000 IU/g) be added to baked goods cooked at 150-170°C, and will a sufficient amount of Vitamin D3 remain after baking, based on...

Cosmetics Effectiveness Loss Food Application Heat Stability Powder
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When formulating a serum for very dry skin using distilled water, 10% 8D Hyaluron, 3% Dimethyl Isosorbide, and 1% Mild Preserve Eco, I encountered difficulty dissolving the 8D...

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Serum Solubility Texture
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How to formulate a lightweight facial gel using several liquid active ingredients (Aloe Vera, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Copper Peptide, Dragon Blood, Lemon Peel Bioferment,...

Cosmetics Compatibility Gel Light Texture Texture Viscosity
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What is the solubility limit of L-Arginine (for cosmetic use) in water? My formula uses 2% and it doesn't seem to dissolve well, with the formula pH being 4.0.

Cosmetics Concentration Solubility Water in Powder pH Suitability
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Seeking guidance on formulating a soft, sheet-like soap product that dissolves instantly in water (paper soap), including typical ingredients and considerations.

Cosmetics Custom Formulation Film Former Solidification Solubility Surfactant
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Can this hair conditioner formula be made, and what adjustments are needed for compatibility and overall feasibility?

Cosmetics Compatibility Concentration Conditioner Ingredient Ratio Stability
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