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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?
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 these formulations.
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 is the proposed mixing method for the powder ingredients correct?
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%?
When making perfume with essential oils, what ingredients besides perfumer's alcohol can be added to improve fragrance longevity and diffusion?
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 mixing, usage rates, pH, and stability?
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% active ingredients (including water, preservative, and anti-irritant).
What cooling agents are suitable for use in sanitary pads or absorbent pads to provide a cooling sensation upon contact with the skin?
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?
What are the guidelines for developing a body sunscreen formulation with SPF50 PA++++ that does not leave a white cast, including suitable UV filters?
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?
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 texture similar to a W/O base in my O/W formula, and what adjustments should I make to my specific formula to achieve a stable, thicker cream?
What are some effective alternatives to silicone for reducing tackiness in cosmetic formulations, and which prominent peptides are recommended for addressing wrinkles and improving skin firmness and elasticity?
Is it possible to mix LipidSoft™ Deo at 70% concentration with Perfume at 30% concentration, and is this formulation recommended?
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, sleeping balm, or cream?
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 brown stain reaction, what ingredients should be avoided to ensure this reaction occurs, and why might the stain not appear when mixed with a general mouthwash base?
What is the correct order for adding Prebio-care and Mild Preserved Eco into a formulation, specifically regarding the water phase and final steps?
What are the required percentages and mixing steps for a Leave-on Hair Cream using the provided ingredients (Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, D-Panthenol, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, Perfume), and are there any other necessary ingredients?
My matte liquid lip formula is too viscous and difficult to apply. Could you recommend an ingredient that helps improve the slip and spreadability in the formula?
How should apple cider vinegar be consumed for weight control, specifically regarding mixing with plain water or other ingredients?