Browse Questions and Answers

I would like to inquire about using Honey in a scrub formulation for industrial-scale production: * What methods can be used to ensure the formula is stable, consistent, and...

Can this preservative be used in an **anhydrous (water-free)** body scrub?

I have a question regarding the usage rates of these two ingredients: * `Poloxamer 407 Thermoreversible Gel (19% in water)`: Recommended usage 50-100% * `Poloxamer 407`...

I would like to inquire about the technical specifications of `LipidSoft™ Dry II` (`Dicaprylyl Carbonate`) for use in the oil phase of a cream formulation: * **Heat Resistance...

I have a formulation question regarding Cysteamine. I’ve never compounded it before, and I understand it can be difficult due to instability and odor. I have the following...

I would like to inquire about a formulation using `Distearyldimonium Chloride` in a laundry product intended to reduce pet hair (dog hair) attachment. * Does this product...

Please recommend `Silicone` ingredients for use in a clear shampoo formulation with the following properties: * Provides hair softness and smoothness * Water-soluble (to...

Regarding the production of creams, sunscreens, scrubs, and serums, what are the specific processes involved from receiving raw materials to producing the Finished Goods (FG)?...

In my formulation, I used 10% `Isefoam` and heated it until fully dissolved. Initially, the solution was clear, but after letting it sit and cool down, it became cloudy....

What is the best solvent to dissolve `Cetyl Tranexamate HCl (TXC™)` using the smallest amount possible for an eye cream formulation? * Can it be oil-based if suitable? * How...

Recommend the perfect emulsifier to combine `Dimethicone` (like `Dimethicone 1000`) with oils in an anhydrous system to prevent separation in a hair or face serum. Please...

Hello, Could you please confirm if the **L-Arginine** you sell is **pure cosmetic grade** and **suitable as a raw material for hair care formulations**? Please also provide the...

I would like to inquire about the following regarding `Microcrystalline Cellulose (Flavor Masking, Ultra Fine)`: * The purpose of use in formulations * The recommended usage rate (%)

# Cosmetic Product Development Process Please explain the R&D process for developing a cosmetic product from the initial stages until reaching the **Master Formula**, as well...

When formulating a scrub using `Oat Powder` as the primary scrubbing agent, what factors should be considered when choosing the formula base (e.g., cream, gel, or oil) to...

Is `Hydrogenated Lecithin` food grade?

I have a question regarding `Red Iron Oxides EasyMix™`. The product page displays two different color swatches: `dark red` and `orange-red`. * Can these two colors be used...

The recommended usage rate is 1-5%. Can this percentage be used for `leave-on` products?

So far, the serum I am making doesn't seem to be absorbing well. It leaves a shiny, sticky, almost slight rainbow-like appearance that is "crinkly" (but not dry or crusty) when...

On your website, it is recommended to use a dose of up to 10%. * Does this mean 10% of the solution containing `SNAP-8`, or 10% of the peptide itself? * What is the percentage...