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Seeking advice on formulating a clear, smooth deodorant stick using Sodium Stearate as the gelling agent. The formula contains water, humectants, approximately 8% fragrance,...

Cosmetics Clarity Emulsifier Gel Formation Stick Texture
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How to formulate 300g of hair setting powder based on a commercial product's ingredient list, understanding the role of ingredients like Silica Silylate and polymers,...

Cosmetics Hold Powder Preservation Stability Water in Powder
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Can Melatonin powder, typically used in hair growth products like Melatonin Forte, be used on facial skin? If so, what is the appropriate concentration for facial application,...

Cosmetics Application Area Concentration Powder Skin Irritation Solubility
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I have developed a hair spray formula intended for hair nourishment and reducing hair loss, containing Rosemary Water (60%), Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters (4%), Pure-Melatonin (2%),...

Cosmetics Fragrance Hair Growth Stimulation Solubility Spray Stability
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What are suitable emulsifiers and methods for creating a stable, milky white oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion using palm oil?

Cosmetics Emulsifier Emulsion Type Mixing Procedure Stability Turbidity
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User provided formulations for an Acne Foam and a Whitening Cream intended for personal use, listing ingredients for both, and requested advice or recommendations regarding...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Cream Custom Formulation Facial Cleanser Skin Brightening
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Is this specific anhydrous serum formulation containing L-ascorbic acid (15%), Phloretin (2%), Pure EGCG (1%) in an Isododecane (20%) and Silicone Gel (62%) base feasible, and...

Cosmetics Anhydrous Formulation Dispersion Mixing Procedure Serum Stability
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What is the ratio of Cholesterol to the total Ceramide Complex in Cera-Flux V, given that the total Ceramide Complex concentration is 1.5%?

Cosmetics Ingredient Mixture Ingredient Ratio Raw Material
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When making perfume with essential oils, what ingredients besides perfumer's alcohol can be added to improve fragrance longevity and diffusion?

Cosmetics Fixative Fragrance Diffusion Fragrance Fixation Perfume
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Can Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), Repair Activator™ Liquid, and Salmon DNA (PDRN) be added to a Skin Barrier Cream Base, and what factors should be considered regarding...

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Mixture Mixing Procedure Stability pH Suitability
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Regarding the Water Sleeping Mask Base, I would like to know if preservatives and anti-irritant ingredients are already included, and if the base can accommodate adding 20%...

Cosmetics Compatibility Gel Preservation Usage Percentage
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
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What cooling agents are suitable for use in sanitary pads or absorbent pads to provide a cooling sensation upon contact with the skin?

Cosmetics Absorbent Pad Cooling Sensation Long-lasting Odor Reduction Solubility
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Is it safe for daily use to mix 20% Urea cream and 88% AHA (Lactic Acid) at a 9:1 ratio for treating dry, rough skin?

Cosmetics Concentration Cream Safety Skin Dryness Skin Irritation
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What are the guidelines for developing a body sunscreen formulation with SPF50 PA++++ that does not leave a white cast, including suitable UV filters?

Cosmetics High Protection Stability Sunscreen Formulation Texture White Cast Reduction
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What is the physical form of Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (40-42% AI), and are there alternatives with higher AI (60-70%) or in powder form?

Cosmetics Concentration Cream Ingredient Alternatives Powder Surfactant
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My O/W cream formula, which includes ingredients for both O/W and W/O systems, is too thin and unstable. Can O/W and W/O ingredients be used together? How can I achieve a silky...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsion Type Stability Texture Viscosity
Posted by sakul_wudangzhan
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What are some effective alternatives to silicone for reducing tackiness in cosmetic formulations, and which prominent peptides are recommended for addressing wrinkles and...

Cosmetics Flexibility Serum Stickiness Texture Wrinkle Reduction
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Is it possible to mix LipidSoft™ Deo at 70% concentration with Perfume at 30% concentration, and is this formulation recommended?

Cosmetics Concentration Fragrance Safety Skin Irritation Usage Percentage
Posted by thundornmonalaves
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What base ingredients are used to create a facial balm stick product (like Korean products, similar to lipstick format) that can serve various functions such as sunscreen,...

Cosmetics Balm Ingredient Selection Solidification Stick Texture
Posted by okdivj001
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When formulating a mouthwash using an Enzyme Mouthwash concentrate (e.g., Propolinse 1:4 Concentrate), is the recommended 20% concentration necessary to achieve the expected...

Cosmetics Concentration Ingredient Interaction Mouthwash Performance Effect pH Suitability
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