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Improving Color Longevity in Organic Lip Balm with Iron Oxide and Lake Pigments

How can I make the color from Lake pigments and Iron Oxide last longer in homemade organic lip balm, and is Iron Oxide considered an organic ingredient?

Cosmetics Lip Balm Long-lasting Natural Claim Texture Waxes
Posted by matiny333
2022-11-01
Copper Peptide Liquid vs Powder: Concentration and Effectiveness

What is the difference in active concentration when using the 1000ppm Copper Peptide solution at 3% versus the pure Copper Peptide powder at 1% in a formula, and how does this...

Cosmetics Concentration Effectiveness Ingredient Ratio Powder Solution
Posted by baan2545
2022-10-31
Analysis of The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% Ingredients

Can you analyze the ingredients list for The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% serum and explain their functions and benefits?

Cosmetics Collagen Stimulation Hydration Serum Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by chaweekaeoaiad
2022-10-30
Stability of Minerals and Inulin in Baked and Fried Foods

What is the heat stability of Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Inulin when added to dough/batter and subjected to baking (170°C for cookies) or pan-frying (for pancakes)? Will these...

Food Degradation Dietary Fiber Food Application Minerals Stability
Posted by nudissaya
2022-10-29
Improving Lather and Adjusting pH in Cold Process Soap

Regarding Cold Process (CP) soap making using 40-50% hard oils and the rest soft oils: 1. Are there any additives that can help increase the lather in the finished bar soap? 2....

Cosmetics Bar Soap Cold Process Formulation Foaming pH Adjustment
Posted by pupupunim
2022-10-28
Oil Cleansing Gel & Microemulsion Cleanser Formulation Issues (Sugar Gel, Oilsify 15)

I am experimenting with two cleansing formulas based on examples provided on your website: **1. Oil Cleansing Gel (based on Sugar Gel sample formula):** My formulation is: *...

Cosmetics Cleansing Gel Cleansing Oil Phase Separation Solubility Texture Modification
Posted by myorders00001
2022-10-28
Propolis Extract for Mouthwash: Types, Differences, and Concentration

Which type of water-soluble propolis extract is suitable for making mouthwash, what is the difference between brown and green propolis, and what is the recommended usage concentration?

Cosmetics Concentration Ingredient Classification Mouthwash Oral Application Solubility
Posted by nattaya.stk
2022-10-28
Cosmetic Ingredient Functions and Properties

What are the functions and properties of the provided cosmetic ingredients in formulations?

Cosmetics Emulsifier Hydration Ingredient Classification Stability Texture
Posted by llerickll
2022-10-28
Ethyl Alcohol in Rose Hydrosol

Is ethyl alcohol a natural component or byproduct in Rose Hydrosol produced by steam distillation, or does its presence indicate a reaction with air, as seen on a product certificate?

Cosmetics Extraction Method Ingredient Declaration Microbial Contamination Raw Material Stability
Posted by peantang
2022-10-27
Retinal Cream Formulation & Stability

Seeking review and advice on a proposed cream formula for combination to oily skin containing Retinal, Vitamin B3, Ectoine, and Hyaluronic Acid using Light Cream Maker™,...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Heat Sensitive Mixing Procedure Stability
Posted by peera030127
2022-10-27
Mixing Instructions for Serum/Gel Formulation

Could you please provide the mixing instructions for the serum/gel formulation with the list of ingredients and percentages provided?

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Mixing Procedure Serum Solubility
Posted by natamon1819
2022-10-27
Recommended Daily Intake for Resistant Dextrin

What is the recommended daily intake for Resistant Dextrin (France, eq. Fibersol, 85% Fiber)?

Food Amount Calculation Digestion Support Food Application Powder Weight Management
Posted by touchzhakornxx
2022-10-27
Dissolving WhiteCumin with LipidSoft Lite

Can LipidSoft™ Lite (Isononyl Nonanoate) be used as a solvent for 1% WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane), and is 5% concentration sufficient for dissolution?

Cosmetics Oil-based Formulation Solubility Solvents Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by kookkaiiip
2022-10-26
Thickener for High-Salt Shower Gel with Herbal Extracts

I need recommendations for a thickener that works in a shower gel formula containing 3% NaCl, ALS, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pentacare, and herbal extracts. Previous thickeners...

Cosmetics Electrolytes Gel Shower Cream Stability Thickener
Posted by ypotechaman
2022-10-26
Compatibility of Ingredients in Body Oil

Can Avocado Oil, Water-Soluble Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), and Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters be mixed into a body oil formulation?

Cosmetics Body Oil Compatibility Oil-based Formulation Solubility
Posted by office.jctsci
2022-10-26
Fragrance encapsulation for fabric softener

Seeking recommendations for suitable fragrance encapsulation ingredients for use in fabric softener formulations, including instructions and appropriate usage rates.

Cosmetics Concentration Encapsulation Fabric Softener Fragrance Long-lasting
Posted by jibb118ty
2022-10-25
Long-Lasting, Non-Transfer Lip Gloss Top Coat Formulation

Based on the properties similar to a Top Coat, could you recommend a formulation approach for a lip gloss top coat that is: * Long-lasting? * Dries non-transfer (doesn't stick...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Glossiness Lip Gloss Long-lasting Transfer-proof
Posted by justfaidindyeye
2022-10-25
Baking with Choline and Omega Fatty Acids: Heat Stability

What is the maximum baking temperature for a dessert containing Choline and Omega-3,6,9 (from Flaxseed Oil) to ensure the nutrients are not degraded by heat?

Cosmetics Degradation Effectiveness Loss Food Application Heat Stability Nutritional Value
Posted by nudissaya
2022-10-25
Vitamin and Mineral Heat Stability in Baked Cookies for Children

What is the heat stability of Zinc, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and B Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12) when added to cookies for young children that are baked? Are there recommended...

Cosmetics Degradation Encapsulation Food Application Heat Stability Pediatric Usage
Posted by nudissaya
2022-10-25
Retinaldehyde Serum Color Change

My Retinaldehyde serum formulation (0.05% Retinaldehyde, 3% UltraSolve, 1% ActiveProtec UV in water with Vitamin B, Glycol, Alcohol), mixed according to a previous...

Cosmetics Color Changing Degradation Serum Stability
Posted by joelfonat
2022-10-24