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Is a water-based formula containing DeoMax™ Liquid, Polysorbate 20, fragrance, and water suitable for use as an odor eliminator spray for bathrooms, people, and pets, and is a preservative required?
What are the safety concerns regarding Dimethicone, particularly Dimethicone 1Secs, and if it needs to be removed from a formula due to customer concerns, what safe alternatives can be used?
How can I thicken a serum formulation? Can thickeners typically used for creams also be used, and what specific thickeners are recommended for serums to increase viscosity while maintaining a serum-like texture?
Is the formula 90% Semi-Permanent Hair Color Shampoo Base and 10% Semi-Permanent Hair Colorant correct for a gray hair covering shampoo? Do I need to add water or other ingredients, and what are the usage instructions for best results?
What ingredients or bases can be added to a shampoo formula to reduce eye irritation and make it a "No-Tears" product?
How can I properly make a gel using HPMC 1% (120000cP)? I attempted to disperse it in room temperature water, adjusted the pH below 7 as recommended, and then heated it above 70°C, similar to how I would use HEC. However, the result was only a thin liquid texture like a serum, not a gel. What might have gone wrong, and what is the correct method?
How can I effectively dissolve the oil-soluble antioxidant Protec™ OX, which requires heating to 70-80°C in the oil phase, for use in cream and serum formulations, especially when finding heat-stable oils is challenging? I previously used ActiveProtec™ OX but found it had an undesirable odor.
Seeking analysis of provided serum and cream formulations to identify the causes of observed stability and compatibility problems.
How to formulate a liquid hand soap that rinses off easily and quickly without leaving a slippery residue?
Could you provide a formulation for a clear false eyelash glue that is long-lasting, waterproof, and sweat-proof?
Which types of surfactants can dissolve or disperse Coal tar?
When using D&C Red 21 Color Changing Pigment in an anhydrous balm stick formula, is pH control necessary for the color change to occur? Also, what medium should be used to dissolve this pigment in an anhydrous formula?
Review of a balm/stick formulation including Rice Bran Wax, Cocoa Butter, oils, and extracts, with specific questions about selecting between Mild Preserved Eco and NaturePreserve preservatives, the necessity of adding TINOGARD TT antioxidant, and recommendations for overall formula adjustments (ingredient amounts, additions, removals) for texture and stability.
What are the ingredients of Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum and how can its pH be adjusted to 3.5 for cosmetic product formulation?
I made a cream using Silk Cream Maker at 4%, but it turned out very liquidy. I suspect high electrolyte content might be the cause. How can I increase the viscosity after the cream is finished?
Can the provided list of ingredients, including Alpha Arbutin, Aloe Vera, Super-HYA™, Jojoba Oil, Witch Hazel, Allantoin, Vitamin E TPGS, Cica Sleeping Mask Base, Pure-TECA™, Panthenol, DMAE, and Water, be mixed to create a product for glowing and plump skin? What are the specific mixing instructions for these ingredients, and are there any recommendations for adding or removing ingredients?
Based on the provided list of ingredients and their percentages, how effective is this formula for achieving skin whitening and brightening?
Can all vitamins and supplements be mixed directly into food and drinks, or do some require specific preparation or processing beforehand?
I am using Oil Thick™ Clear S to make clear gel lip gloss, but I experience a strong smell and fumes during mixing. Can you recommend alternative oil gelling agents for a clear gel lip gloss texture?
In a shampoo formulation containing 15% Clarify-Wash and 2% essential oil in DI Water, what alternative solubilizer can be used for the essential oil instead of Flora Foam, and is 15% Clarify-Wash sufficient for a high-foaming shampoo for athletes, or should other ingredients be added?
