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Dietary Supplement Capsule Formulation Questions
Regarding a dietary supplement capsule formulation containing specific vitamins and extracts, what is the recommended amount of Calcium dihydrogen phosphate, would its absence...
Cream Formulation Texture Issue: Too Liquid
I made a skin cream, but the texture is not like a cream; it's very liquid. The ingredients are as follows: * Siligel Aqua 5% * Moist 24 5% * Vitamin E Water Soluble 3% *...
Reducing Natural Scent of Shea Butter
How can I reduce or mask the strong natural scent of Shea Butter when using it as an overnight moisturizer, as the smell is bothersome and causes headaches? Can adding...
Ingredients for Gray Hair Care
What ingredients are recommended for addressing gray hair, and how should they be formulated for use in products like sprays or serums?
Emulsifiers for Incorporating Vaseline into Cream/Lotion
What emulsifiers are suitable for incorporating Vaseline into a cream or lotion formulation when experiencing difficulties with the ingredients mixing together?
Solubility of Boswellia Serrata Extract with 1,3-Propanediol
Can 1,3-Propanediol be used to dissolve Boswellia Serrata Extract instead of Propylene Glycol, and what is the required ratio?
Fast-Acting Underarm Whitening Cream Formulation
What ingredients are recommended for formulating a fast-acting underarm whitening cream, and what are their mechanisms of action and recommended usage rates?
Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) Consistency and Packaging
Can Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) be used at 100% and packaged in a pump bottle, or does its soft cream consistency require a jar or tube?
Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) Consistency for Pump Bottles
Can Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) be used at 100% concentration and packaged in a pump bottle, or is its consistency better suited for a jar?
Understanding Ingredients and Properties in a Cosmetic Formulation
Please explain the function and properties of the following ingredients in a cosmetic formulation: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate...
HEC Settling in Sulfate-Free Shower Gel
When formulating a sulfate-free shower gel using HEC as a thickener by heating water with surfactant and glycerin at 70°C, adding HEC, then adding fragrance dissolved in...
Gentle Surfactant Alternatives for Dish Soap
What gentle surfactant alternatives can replace SLS/SLES in dishwashing liquid to effectively remove grease while preventing hand peeling and dryness?
Foundation Formula Stability Issues and Solutions
How to improve the stability and prevent water separation in a Water-in-Oil/Silicone-in-Oil foundation formula containing high powder load (approx. 41%) and specific...
Fragrance Similar to Johnson and Johnson Baby Oil
What fragrance is similar to Johnson and Johnson baby oil?
Ingredients for Smooth and Detangling Hair Conditioner Base
What ingredients and percentages should be added to a hair conditioner base to make hair smooth and tangle-free? Also, what is the effect of adding Poly-Conditioner Eco to a...
Recommended Daily Dosage for Oral Consumption of Tomato Extract (Lycopene)
What is the recommended daily dosage for oral consumption of Tomato Extract (Lycopene)?
Odor of ActiveProtec™ OX
Why does the ActiveProtec™ OX powder have a noticeable odor when dissolved or mixed into a formula, unlike previous purchases, even though it was stored correctly at room temperature?
Warming Sensation with Oil Soap Mixture
Why does a warming sensation occur when rubbing a mixture of Oil Soap (45%) and natural oils?
Formula Review and Preservation Need
Can this water-based formula containing Skin-Barrier™ and Glycerin Gel be mixed, and is a preservative needed?
Solubility of Melatonin in Propanediol
Can Pure-Melatonin™ powder be dissolved in Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol) (Natural)?