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I have the following lotion formula and would like to know if it can be mixed as is, how to mix it, and if any ingredients should be reduced, increased, or removed. Thank you....

How can Sheep Placenta powder be dissolved completely in water without forming clumps, considering it is heat sensitive and intended for formulation?

I am formulating a watery essence (น้ำตบ) containing Propanediol (10%), Pure-Melatonin™ (2%), WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) (1%), and Mild Preserved Eco™ (1%), with...

Seeking recommendations for lightweight, fast-absorbing, and stable carrier oils that are beneficial for the skin, along with aromatic oils or fragrances, to create a...

I would like to know if preparing a sunscreen product containing `Titanium Dioxide Transparent` and `Avobenzone` will result in a reduction of `Avobenzone`'s effectiveness.

What is the difference in usage and effect between 6% and 9% developers (Hydrogen Peroxide) when used with hair color cream, specifically regarding lifting power, grey...

I'm confused about how to dissolve Vitamin A Acetate. I tried dissolving it in oil, but it didn't seem to dissolve well, perhaps needing heat. When I tried dissolving it in...

I have purchased Safe-B3 powder (Niacinamide) and Ethoxydiglycol from your store, understanding that Ethoxydiglycol can enhance delivery. I want to mix these two ingredients...

Could you please recommend suitable preservatives and sunscreen ingredients or bases that are gentle and safe for use in formulations intended for sensitive skin?

Review of a serum formulation containing Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Centella, Tea Tree Oil, Licorice, Willow Bark, Squalane, Ceramide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,...

Please compare Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Ascorbyl Glucoside regarding their effectiveness, speed of results, irritation potential, and suitability for sensitive skin....

I am developing a Vitamin C serum formulation and want to enhance the absorption of Vitamin C. The current base formulation is approximately: * **Thickeners (1.5% total):**...

Inquiry about the suitability and potential for irritation of a 30% AHA peeling gel formula containing AHA, Xanthum gum, Glycerin, and Water, asking if the proportions are...

MSH White and Z-White are both described as inhibiting tyrosinase activators for whitening. Are these two ingredients interchangeable, or do they have significant differences...

Why does separation occur when mixing Dipropylene Glycol with Reed Diffuser Base Type 1, and how can this issue be resolved?

Is it suitable to combine Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, and Pep®-Eye peptides in an eye area product formulation? Will their functions be redundant or synergistic, and will the...

The user is seeking recommendations for a light, comfortable, non-pungent rose fragrance to incorporate into a facial cream formulation, requesting assistance in selecting...

When formulating a body oil and aiming to add fragrance, what type of fragrance is most suitable for use in an oil base?

Clarification on whether Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) uses Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) as its INCI name.

Can Pitera, DNA Repair, Ectoine, and SOD be combined in a cosmetic formulation, and what are the recommendations for mixing them?