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Perfume Formulation for Longevity with 12H Fix™
How to formulate perfume using 12H Fix™ (Fragrance Fixative) and DEB alcohol to achieve long-lasting scent, as a simple mix of perfume oil and DEB at 40/60 ratio did not last?
Perfume Body Cream Formulation, Texture, and Fragrance Fixatives
Seeking expert review on a proposed W/Si body perfume cream formula regarding its viability, mixing procedure (especially for fragrance and fixatives), suitability of...
Replacing SLES with Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (Clarify-Wash™) in Shampoo
I am planning to replace SLES with Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (Clarify-Wash™) in my shampoo formula to make it sulfate-free. However, I've heard it might not be as mild as...
Mixing CysWhite™ (Cysteamine HCL) with Aloe Vera Gel: Stability and Usage
Can CysWhite™ (Cysteamine HCL) be mixed at 5% into Aloe Vera gel, and what are the considerations regarding stability, odor, and recommended usage?
Formulating Acne Treatment Gel with Specific Ingredients
Can a gel formulation for treating acne, reducing redness and dark spots, and controlling skin oiliness be successfully created using the following specific ingredients and...
Using Natural Oils Directly on Skin
Can Squalane, Neem Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, unrefined Avocado Oil, and other natural oils be used directly on the skin at 100% concentration without mixing?
Recommended Daily Dosage for Inulin (Long-chain)
What is the recommended daily dosage for Inulin (Long-chain, DP 23) as per the product description?
Quality and Longevity of High Concentration Perfume Mixture
What is the expected quality, strength, and longevity of a perfume mixture formulated with a very high concentration of fragrance concentrate (42%) and Musk (8.4%) compared to...
Cloudy Appearance of Vitamin A Palmitate
Is a cloudy appearance normal for Vitamin A Palmitate liquid, and what causes it?
Acai Berry Powder: Dosage and Consumption Method
What is the recommended daily dosage for Acai Berry Powder, and how should it be consumed, specifically can it be dissolved in water?
Product Availability Inquiry
I am looking for a specific product but cannot find it in the store. Could you please check if it is available or listed under a different name?
Hydrogen Peroxide-Free Grey Hair Cover Shampoo Formula Inquiry
Requesting a hydrogen peroxide-free formula for brown and black grey hair cover shampoo, including manufacturing instructions and ingredient ratios for a 20kg batch, and...
How to Incorporate Vaseline Petroleum Jelly into Hair Serum
How can Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum) be incorporated into a hair serum formulation, and how is it dissolved?
Serum Formulation with High Active Concentrations: Mixability and Stability
Can a serum formulation containing DMAE, Snow Algae, Quick-Coll, Wrinkle-Lax, Pep®-Coll, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Propanediol, Pro Polymer, Probio-Protect, and Distilled Water at...
Using WhiteCumin™ 1% for Soothing Effect
Can WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) be used at a 1% concentration to achieve a soothing effect, and what are the usage and solubility differences between the powder...
Adding Actives to Lotion: Solubility, Stability, and Formulation Challenges
I plan to add multiple powdered active ingredients, including GlucoBright, Pure MSM, Vitamin B6, Copper PCA, AminoMatte, Sebum-Reg, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Licorice A 20%,...
Preservation when adding water-soluble ingredients to preservative-free mask base
When adding water-soluble ingredients to a Cica Sleeping Mask Base that is marketed as preservative-free, is it necessary to add a preservative to prevent spoilage or mold growth?
Thickening Shower Gel with Natural Surfactants
How can I effectively and stably thicken a shower gel formulation containing Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate using natural or naturally-derived...
Dissolving Sodium Stearate in Clay Mask Stick Formulation
How can Sodium Stearate be properly dissolved when formulating a clay mask stick using water, green clay, Sodium Stearate, Light Cream Maker™, and preservative, as it remains...
Alcohol-Free Air/Pillow Spray Formulation with Witch Hazel
How to formulate an alcohol-free air or pillow spray using Witch Hazel and Polysorbate 20 to dissolve essential oil? What are the recommended ingredients, proportions, and method?