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Vitamin B Types and Forms for Oral, Topical, and Injection Use
How many types of Vitamin B are there for oral, topical, and injection use? Are the forms for each use the same? Please list the names of the 8 types of Vitamin B that can be...
Sunscreen Formula Adjustment for Milky Texture
I would like to produce a sunscreen with a milky liquid texture using the following formula. Does the formula need any adjustments? * LipidSoft spf 25% * Tinosorb S 5% * DHHB...
Packaging alternatives for Bisoctrizole and Hyaluronic Acid
Is it possible to change the packaging of Bisoctrizole and 8D Hyaluronic Acid from the current white jar (which is difficult to scoop and measure) to alternative options like...
pH Adjustment for Essence with Sensitive Ingredients
Seeking recommendations for gentle pH adjusters (bases) for an essence formulation with a low pH (3.5) containing Vitamin B6 and GHK-Cu, suitable for sensitive skin, and...
Concentration Conversion: Percentage (%) to ppm for EGF
How is concentration converted between percentage (%) and parts per million (ppm), specifically calculating the equivalent ppm for a 5% concentration of an ingredient like EGF,...
Safety of Daily Long-Term Use of 10% Safe B3 Niacinamide Serum
Is it safe to use Safe B3 Niacinamide at a concentration of 10% in a serum daily for a long period? Will it harm or thin the skin in the long term?
Forming Gel/Serum with Hyaluron Liquid and Water
Can the product Double Hyaluron Liquid, which contains both Nano and Standard molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, be mixed with distilled water to create a gel or serum texture?
Serum Formula Review: Oil Control, Anti-Wrinkle, Brightening
Please review my serum formula designed to reduce oiliness, minimize wrinkles and pores, and brighten the skin. The formula includes ingredients such as Serum Base, Witch...
Comparison: Phospholipid (Liposome) vs. Nano Gold (Nanocarrier) for Skin Penetration
Regarding skin penetration enhancers, I would like to inquire about the difference between Phospholipid and Nano Gold. Which one helps with penetration better? * Phospholipid...
Thickening Lotion After Adding Vitamin C
I used two types of Vitamin C in my lotion formulation: * Ascorbyl Glucoside (AA-2G Stabilized Vitamin C) 5 grams * Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Ultra-Fine) 30 grams The result...
Reducing Viscosity in Hyaluronic Acid Serum
How to reduce the viscosity of hyaluronic acid serum when using standard molecular weight HA, and what alternatives or methods can maintain hydration without excessive thickness?
Adjusting pH of Cream with Acetyl Tyrosine and Efficacy
How can the pH of an oil-free cream formulation containing Acetyl Tyrosine, Carbomer, and other ingredients be adjusted to 6.8-6.9 using water and Triethanolamine, and will...
How to Lighten Perfume Concentrate Color
My perfume concentrate is very dark. How can I lighten its color, and are the necessary diluents available for purchase here?
Preventing Separation in Oil and Fragrance Blend
When mixing mineral oil, sweet almond oil, and 1% white musk fragrance, separation occurs. Is there a product that can be used as an emulsifier or to prevent this separation?
Whitening Mechanisms and Ingredient Alternatives
What are alternative ingredients for specific whitening mechanisms, including reducing UVB inflammation/oxidation, addressing Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), promoting...
Post-Workout Facial Foam: Deep Cleansing & Moisturizing
How to formulate a facial foam for post-workout use that provides deep cleansing without causing skin dryness?
Gel Formulation for Oil/Menthol Blend: Separation Issue and Alternatives
How to formulate a stable gel from a blend of camphor, menthol, borneol, various oils, and herbal extract? The current attempt using Oil Fix O resulted in liquid separation....
Simple Retinal Body Formulation & Efficacy Comparison with Perfect-A
How can I make a simple body lotion or serum with Retinal-EZ™ without needing a blender, and which ingredient, Retinal or Perfect-A™ (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate), has...
Using Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Low Viscosity) for Pigment Dispersion in Cold Process Oil Phase
Can Polyhydroxystearic acid (Low Viscosity) be mixed into the oil phase first for pigment dispersion using a homogenizer, and is it possible to do this via a cold process...
Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) Solubility in Toner
How to formulate a toner using Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) with only water as the solvent?