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I need advice on a Cica Sleeping Mask formulation using the following ingredients: * Cica Sleeping Mask Base (compare to Laneige): 56.5% * Wrinkle-Lax: 0.5% * Skin-Barrier: 10% * Salmon Roe Extract: 5% * Pure-Adenosine: 1% * Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline: 2% * Pisum Sativum Extract: 10% * Repair-activator: 10% * Celendula extract: 5% I have the following questions: 1. Can this formula be mixed together directly without using a mixer? 2. Will the cream texture be thin? If so, which ingredient should I add to thicken it? 3. Will this formula cause skin irritation? 4. Is it necessary to add a preservative? 5. Do you have any additional recommendations?
Is the Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite) product still being manufactured, and if not, what alternative formula is recommended?
Is the Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite) product discontinued? If so, what alternative serums or products are available?
Can Myrrh Absolute, Tuberose Absolute, and Siam Benzoin Resinoid be dissolved in Fractionated Coconut Oil?
Can Myrrh Absolute, Tuberose Absolute, and Siam Benzoin Resinoid be dissolved in Fractionated Coconut Oil?
What are the differences between Black Garlic Extracts standardized for S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (0.1%) and Polysaccharides (10%)? Which extract is more suitable for encapsulation, and what is the recommended dosage?
What are the differences between Black Garlic Extract standardized to S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (0.1%) and Black Garlic Extract standardized to Polysaccharides (10%), which type is more suitable for encapsulation, and what is the recommended dosage?
Why is Carbomer incompatible with Phenylethyl Resorcinol in cream formulations, and does adding Carbomer at the end of the process resolve this issue?
Why can't Carbomer be used with Phenylethyl Resorcinol in a cream formulation, even if Carbomer is added at the end, similar to a Lancome-like cream base with 1% Phenylethyl Resorcinol?
Can the Stabilized Vitamin C Serum (Natural-C Glycol™) be used directly on the face, and is pH adjustment necessary for this product, especially if intended for sale?
Can Stabilized Vitamin C Serum (Natural-C Glycol™) be used directly on the face, and is pH adjustment required for personal use?
Can D&C Red color-changing pigments be used in lip oil formulations, and are they soluble in oil?
Can D&C Red color-changing pigments be used in lip oil formulations? Are they soluble in oil, and what are their characteristics?
I am looking for a powdered Vitamin C product to sell to customers who want to mix it into their daily creams for skin brightening. Can you recommend a suitable powdered form that can be packaged and easily mixed into any type of existing cream?
What type of powdered Vitamin C is recommended for sale, intended for customers to mix with their own daily creams for skin brightening, and how should it be used and stored?
Review of a proposed hair spray formula for grey hair reduction containing MSH Black™, GreyReverse™, Panthenol, and Keratin, including questions about formula suitability and recommended preservatives.
Is the proposed formula for a grey hair reduction spray (containing MSH Black, GreyReverse, Panthenol, Keratin, and water) feasible, and what is the best preservative to use, considering ingredient compatibility, pH, and stability?
Seeking a natural, alcohol-free base for reed diffusers that ensures good fragrance diffusion, as thick oils like sweet almond oil were ineffective.
How to formulate a natural, alcohol-free base for a reed diffuser that provides good scent diffusion, as common oils like Sweet Almond Oil were ineffective?
How to adjust a formula containing high percentages of liquid/gel components (like Isododecane, Silicone Film, Warp Cream Maker, Silicone Gel) and powders to create a solid lipstick stick, and what ingredients (like waxes and butters) and percentage ranges are needed?