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Review and Improvement of Homemade Face Serum, Face Cream, and Body Cream Formulas

I am interested in making my own creams and would like feedback on the formulas I have created. Please review if they can be used and how I can improve them, as I am new to...

Cosmetics Formula Review Formulation Adjustment Preservation Skin Brightening Stability
Posted by ben.chaicherdchoo06
2022-03-21
Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Long-Lasting Hydration

How to formulate a moisturizer for dry skin that provides long-lasting hydration throughout the day without a heavy texture?

Cosmetics Cream Hydration Light Texture Lotion Skin Dryness
Posted by popwdream
2022-03-21
Perfect-A™ (HPR) Irritation, Purging, Usage, and Oryzanol-Active™ PEG Content

For a first-time Vitamin A user, regarding Perfect-A™ (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Liquid): Can it still cause irritation or purging (acne breakouts) despite being...

Cosmetics Acne Purging Fungal Skin Issues Serum Skin Irritation
Posted by icejaraa
2022-03-20
Ingredients to Convert Coconut Oil-based Herbal Massage Oil into Cream

What ingredients are needed to convert herbal massage oil made from coconut oil into a cream format?

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Formulation Conversion Oil-based Formulation Thickener
Posted by piyathidakr
2022-03-20
Serum Formulation Issue: Electrolyte Incompatibility Causes Watery Texture

I am formulating a serum using the provided recipe (Part A: water, Lift-Now, Wrinkle-Lax, Safe-B3, GlucoBright, Magnesium Sulfate, preservative; Part B: Silky Serum Base Plus,...

Cosmetics Compatibility Electrolytes Phase Separation Serum Stability
Posted by nid.544595
2022-03-20
Inquiry about Repackaging and External Packaging Policy

Regarding repackaging, the company policy states that external packaging is not accepted. What are the available options if I want to use specific packaging, or do I need to...

Cosmetics Custom Order Ordering Packaging
Posted by tharikan1995
2022-03-19
Ingredient Compatibility and Formulation for Body Oil

Can the following ingredients at the specified percentages be mixed to create a cosmetic product, and what type of product would it be suitable for: Jojoba Oil (92.2%),...

Cosmetics Body Oil Compatibility Mixing Procedure Oil-based Formulation Solubility
Posted by picnera
2022-03-19
Proper Mixing Method for PVA 217 Powder

How should Base PVA 217 powder be mixed to avoid clumping and achieve complete dissolution? Specifically, what is the recommended water temperature (room temperature, hot, or...

Cosmetics Clumping Ingredient Ratio Mixing Procedure Powder Solubility
Posted by sahapob.tun
2022-03-18
Complex Serum Formulation: Ingredient Compatibility and Redundancy

Can a serum formula containing Lemon Peel Bioferment, Tranexamic Acid, 4MSK, HumecMax™, ThixoGel™, Mint Luteolin™, EGF, Pep®-Acne, Skin-Barrier™, Safe-B3™, Zinc PCA,...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Compatibility Ingredient Interaction Serum Skin Brightening
Posted by thnptbu
2022-03-18
Texture and Stability of a High-Active Cosmetic Formula

How can I improve the stickiness and stability of my cosmetic formula containing high concentrations of humectants and active ingredients, given that a previous version using a...

Cosmetics Cream Phase Separation Stability Stickiness Texture
Posted by bopuncharat
2022-03-18
Compatibility of PEG-10 Dimethicone and Satin Cream Maker™

Can PEG-10 Dimethicone and Satin Cream Maker™ be mixed together in the same formulation?

Cosmetics Compatibility Emulsifier Ingredient Interaction Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by mititee
2022-03-18
Evaluating a Multi-Benefit Serum Formula for Acne, Brightening, and Sensitive Skin

Please evaluate my proposed serum formula, designed for fast absorption, non-sticky gel texture (clear/cloudy), suitable for sensitive skin, and targeting acne treatment, skin...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Sensitive Skin Serum Skin Brightening Texture
Posted by tharikan1995
2022-03-17
Modifying Serum Formula: Adding Extracts & Changing Preservative

Can I add more extracts and change the preservative in the provided serum formula, and what factors should I consider regarding stability and compatibility?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Compatibility Preservation Serum Stability
Posted by yingg0404
2022-03-17
Modifying Serum Formula: Adding Extracts and Changing Preservatives

Can I add more extracts and change the preservative in the Care & White Serum formula?

Cosmetics Challenge Test Custom Formulation Preservation Serum Stability
Posted by yingg0404
2022-03-17
Inquiry about Ingredient Functions and Properties

Could you please provide information about the following ingredient list? * Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate * Cellulose Gum * Xanthan Gum * Coconut Acid * Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium...

Cosmetics Foaming Ingredient Function Surfactant Texture Thickener
Posted by purchase
2022-03-17
Comparing Coenzyme Q10 Types for Drinks

What are the differences between Coenzyme Q10 (98%) and Coenzyme Q10 (10%, Water-Dispersible), and which is suitable for mixing into drinks for easy consumption?

Food Consumption Method Powder Ready-to-drink Solubility Water-Dispersible
Posted by krittin123
2022-03-17
Phase Separation When Adding Sunscreen BEMT to Lotion

Why did adding the sunscreen ingredient BEMT, dissolved in LipidSoft CC, to an existing natural oil-based lotion cause phase separation, and what are the reasons behind this...

Cosmetics Emulsion Lotion Phase Separation Stability Sunscreen Formulation
Posted by kamphu_yg
2022-03-16
Improving Makeup Removal Efficacy in Cleansing Water

How can I improve the makeup removal efficacy of my cleansing water formulation using Coco Wash™ and MakeUp-Wash™? Should I increase the concentration of these ingredients or...

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Effectiveness Ingredient Alternatives Makeup Removal Skin Irritation
Posted by popwdream
2022-03-16
Coffee Absolute: Nature, Price, and Sediment in Fragrance

What is Coffee Absolute, how does it differ from typical coffee extract, why is it more expensive, and will the black sediment observed in a fragrance formula dissolve?

Cosmetics Concentration Cost-effectiveness Fragrance Formulation Precipitation Solubility
Posted by batblast44
2022-03-15
Using Astaxanthin Powder in Toner: Mixing & Staining

Can Astaxanthin (2% Water Dispersed Powder) be used in a toner formulation? What are the mixing steps, and will it cause skin staining?

Cosmetics Dispersion Mixing Procedure Stability Staining Toner
Posted by thelittledraco
2022-03-14