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I am over 50 years old and currently use retinol for wrinkles. What ingredients or products can I add to my routine to specifically address pore reduction and skin firmness?

What are the potential causes for inflammatory acne experienced by users after adding 1% Zinc PCA to an existing serum formula containing 10% Niacinamide and 5% Sodium Citrate?

Can Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Betaglucan be mixed into a Hyaluronic Acid gel base?

Could you please provide an R&D perspective on which peptide, Pep-Coll or Matrixyl 3000, is more effective for anti-aging purposes, particularly wrinkle reduction?

What are the key components that make perfume long-lasting like counter-brand fragrances, and how do they work?

Seeking guidance on mixing proportions for a hair serum formulation using Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Jojoba...

I have a cosmetic formula based on a Water Sleeping Mask Base (similar to Laneige) with added active ingredients for whitening and melasma reduction: Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide) 2%,...

I would like to know about a formulation for an instant drink powder (`ผงชงดื่ม`) that has a soft gel-like texture (`เนื้อเจลหยุ่นๆ`) when mixed with water. Can I use CMC...

Seeking a water-insoluble dietary fiber ingredient that swells into a jelly-like texture, suitable for use in a powdered drink mix formulation to create suspended jelly bits.

I have a question: 1. When mixing `8 Hours Fragrance Spray Base` with `ethyl alcohol`, and then adding 30% fragrance oil to complete the formula, is it necessary to add water...

Can ColorFix™ be added to an herbal grey hair shampoo formula containing Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tween 80, and herbal powder to improve color longevity?

When formulating a fragrance by mixing "8h fix" in ethyl alcohol and adding 30% fragrance oil, is adding water necessary for longevity? Why does adding water cause a sticky...

My cream formulation oxidizes and turns pink. I used ActiveProtec™ OX to prevent this, but it caused a chemical smell. When I tried Odor-Kill™ to remove the chemical smell, it...

How to calculate the CFU count for probiotic ingredients based on their concentration per gram and the dosage in milligrams? Specifically, is 60mg of 6-Strains Probiotic (10...

Is LeciCream (Hydrogenated Lecithin) compatible with anionic ingredients and can it be used in formulations containing silicones?

What are the roles and effectiveness of the ingredients Hyaluronic Acid, Natural Betaine, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hi-Glabridin Licorice Extract, Licochalcone A Licorice Extract,...

Is Pure-Phytosterols™, which is extracted from soybeans, considered to be of Natural Origin, especially given that its HALAL certificate lists "Synthesis" for its origin?

Can WhiteCumin™ 2x (water-soluble) be mixed directly with Fractionated Coconut Oil (oil-soluble), or is an emulsifier required?

Why doesn't D&C Red 27 Color Changing Pigment dissolve in water and change color immediately when applied from a water mixture? What are the correct usage methods and recommendations?

I am using Perfect-A (both the powder form dissolved in DMI and the liquid Perfect-A 10™) in my emulsion formulation. When adding it in the final step, yellow crystals or...