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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...

Cosmetics Gel Preservation Serum Stability pH Adjustment
Posted by kanyarach
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Could you provide guidance on formulating a whitening body cream, including recommended ingredients with different mechanisms of action, their usage percentages, solubility,...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsion Skin Brightening Solubility Stability
Posted by jommingy.jmg
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How can I improve my rinse-off hair mask formula (containing Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, GuarCat, Mineral Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol) to make...

Cosmetics Conditioning Foaming Hair Treatment Mixing Procedure Texture
Posted by sugarskiny
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How to reduce stickiness in a high-extract, low-water serum gel formulation containing 90% Pitera and 10% Glycerin Gel?

Cosmetics Gel Serum Stickiness Texture Texture Modification
Posted by everglow.2563
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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?

Cosmetics Oil-based Formulation Serum Skin Absorption Stickiness Texture
Posted by everglow.2563
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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...

Cosmetics Ingredient Selection Lotion Texture Viscosity
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What ingredients can be added to a glycerin soap base to help reduce sweat and control body odor?

Cosmetics Bar Soap Deodorizing Ingredient Selection Solubility Sweat Reduction
Posted by talktosoapcafe
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How can I adjust the pH of my balm from 4.8 to the range of 5-7 using natural-derived ingredients?

Cosmetics Balm Natural Ingredients Stability pH Adjustment
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Can Grape Seed Extract (Proanthocyanidins/OPC) available on the website be dissolved in water for consumption, or is it better to take it in capsules? Is it safe for diabetics,...

Cosmetics Capsule Ingestion Safety Oral Application Ready-to-drink Solubility
Posted by jeeraphat.jr
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What ingredients can be added to glycerin soap to reduce sweating and inhibit body odor, and how should they be incorporated?

Cosmetics Bar Soap Deodorizing Mixing Procedure Solubility Sweating
Posted by talktosoapcafe
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I have a lotion formula (details provided in the Q&A) intended to brighten skin and address dryness, aiming for a light, non-greasy texture. Will this specific formula achieve...

Cosmetics Light Texture Lotion Mixing Procedure Skin Brightening Skin Dryness
Posted by kobmrang
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My shampoo formulation (water 65.9%, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate 20%, Polyquaternium 10 3%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10%, Guar Cat 0.1%, NaCl 0.5%, Phenoxyethanol 0.5%)...

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Mixing Procedure Precipitation Shampoo pH Suitability
Posted by sugarskiny
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Can the provided list of ingredients be mixed to create a stable and effective cosmetic formulation, and what are the recommended mixing steps and considerations?

Cosmetics Compatibility Mixing Procedure Serum Stability Texture
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Can Silybum Marianum Extract (Milk Thistle, Silymarin) purchased from MySkinRecipes Expert be encapsulated and consumed orally? Is it suitable for dietary supplement use?

Cosmetics Capsule Food Application Ingestion Safety Ingredient Selection Raw Material
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Can Ap-Wax 80 be substituted with Siliwax Melt (Stearyl Dimethicone) at 4.0% in this cream/lotion formula? If so, what percentage should be used, are other formula adjustments...

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Alternatives Stability Texture Waxes
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When using an Encapsulated Micellar Cleansing Water base recommended for mixing 1 part base to 10 parts purified water, if I want to add other ingredients (e.g., for moisture),...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Cleaning Water Custom Formulation Hydration Ingredient Ratio
Posted by bopuncharat
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Could you please provide a formulation guideline for a dandruff prevention shampoo that includes Argan Oil?

Cosmetics Anti-dandruff Cosmetic Formulation Hair Treatment Scalp Care Shampoo
Posted by sugarskiny
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How can a water-soluble ingredient like CysWhite be successfully incorporated into an anhydrous formulation, given that it does not dissolve directly in oil or silicone bases?

Cosmetics Anhydrous Formulation Co-solvent Compatibility Mixing Procedure Solubility
Posted by pui_ba_maned
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Is a specific active ingredient gentle and suitable for use in eye area products?

Cosmetics Eye Care Sensitive Skin Skin Irritation
Posted by immorstwang
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I ordered ingredients for a "Day & Night Cream by BF" formula kit but did not receive the mixing instructions. Could you please provide guidance on how to mix these ingredients...

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Mixture Mixing Procedure Raw Material
Posted by somboon_kij
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