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Can Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Betaglucan be mixed into a Hyaluronic Acid gel base?
Could you please provide an R&D perspective on which peptide, Pep-Coll or Matrixyl 3000, is more effective for anti-aging purposes, particularly wrinkle reduction?
What are the key components that make perfume long-lasting like counter-brand fragrances, and how do they work?
Seeking guidance on mixing proportions for a hair serum formulation using Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Tocopheryl Acetate.
I have a cosmetic formula based on a Water Sleeping Mask Base (similar to Laneige) with added active ingredients for whitening and melasma reduction: Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide) 2%, GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) 1%, TXC™ (Cetyl Tranexamate HCl) 0.5%, Alpha Arbutin 0.5%, Calcium Pantothenate 0.3%, MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine) 0.2%, Wild Yam Extract 0.2%, and Licorice Extract 0.1%. I have several questions regarding this formula: 1. Is it irritating? 2. What is the color, and will it change over time? 3. Does it have a scent, and how can I minimize it? 4. Will the texture/viscosity be similar to the original base? 5. What carriers can be used for Vitamin B3 instead of Ethoxyglycol, what percentage is safe, and acceptable by the FDA? 6. Will this formula effectively brighten skin and reduce melasma? 7. What preservative should be used, and at what amount? 8. How should the ingredients be listed in the INCI list (including those in the base)? 9. How much moisturization does this formula provide?
I would like to know about a formulation for an instant drink powder (`ผงชงดื่ม`) that has a soft gel-like texture (`เนื้อเจลหยุ่นๆ`) when mixed with water. Can I use CMC (`Carboxymethyl Cellulose`) for this purpose? Is the CMC sold by your company suitable for consumption and is it food grade?
Seeking a water-insoluble dietary fiber ingredient that swells into a jelly-like texture, suitable for use in a powdered drink mix formulation to create suspended jelly bits.
I have a question: 1. When mixing `8 Hours Fragrance Spray Base` with `ethyl alcohol`, and then adding 30% fragrance oil to complete the formula, is it necessary to add water to prevent the fragrance from evaporating too quickly? 2. I tried adding water to the base before mixing in the fragrance oil, and it formed a sticky white lump. Why did this happen? 3. Will the final mixture stain clothes?
Can ColorFix™ be added to an herbal grey hair shampoo formula containing Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tween 80, and herbal powder to improve color longevity?
When formulating a fragrance by mixing "8h fix" in ethyl alcohol and adding 30% fragrance oil, is adding water necessary for longevity? Why does adding water cause a sticky white lump, and will the final product potentially stain clothes?
My cream formulation oxidizes and turns pink. I used ActiveProtec™ OX to prevent this, but it caused a chemical smell. When I tried Odor-Kill™ to remove the chemical smell, it also removed the fragrance. How can I eliminate the chemical smell from ActiveProtec™ OX while keeping the fragrance, or what alternative antioxidant can I use?
How to calculate the CFU count for probiotic ingredients based on their concentration per gram and the dosage in milligrams? Specifically, is 60mg of 6-Strains Probiotic (10 billion CFU/g) equal to 6 billion CFU, and is 90mg of Bacillus Coagulans (100 billion CFU/g) equal to 10 billion CFU?
Is LeciCream (Hydrogenated Lecithin) compatible with anionic ingredients and can it be used in formulations containing silicones?
What are the roles and effectiveness of the ingredients Hyaluronic Acid, Natural Betaine, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hi-Glabridin Licorice Extract, Licochalcone A Licorice Extract, WhiteCumin, and Vitamin E in a formulation designed to treat dark spots, scars, and blemishes?
Is Pure-Phytosterols™, which is extracted from soybeans, considered to be of Natural Origin, especially given that its HALAL certificate lists "Synthesis" for its origin?
Can WhiteCumin™ 2x (water-soluble) be mixed directly with Fractionated Coconut Oil (oil-soluble), or is an emulsifier required?
Why doesn't D&C Red 27 Color Changing Pigment dissolve in water and change color immediately when applied from a water mixture? What are the correct usage methods and recommendations?
I am using Perfect-A (both the powder form dissolved in DMI and the liquid Perfect-A 10™) in my emulsion formulation. When adding it in the final step, yellow crystals or streaks appear. I also observed the same crystallization when adding Perfect-A 10™ to plain water. How can I prevent this crystallization issue?
How can I make the color from Lake pigments and Iron Oxide last longer in homemade organic lip balm, and is Iron Oxide considered an organic ingredient?
What is the difference in active concentration when using the 1000ppm Copper Peptide solution at 3% versus the pure Copper Peptide powder at 1% in a formula, and how does this affect their comparative effectiveness?
