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What foaming agents are suitable for creating the desired foam texture in a foam body lotion or a no-rinse foaming hand cleanser?
Is it possible to formulate a clear, honey-viscosity serum with a silky feel, fast absorption, quick evaporation, thin film, and non-pilling properties for dry skin, wrinkles, and pigmentation, using the provided list of ingredients which includes silicones, Vitamin C derivatives, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, glycerin, and extracts?
The user is asking if the Vitamin C E Ferulic Lite product has been discontinued or is currently unavailable on the website, as they could not find it, and whether there are plans for it to be restocked or brought back for sale.
Can specific powder ingredients (Rice Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Apple Stem Cell Extract, Pure EGCG, Prebio-care) be mixed into Skin Barrier Cream Base by hand, or is mechanical mixing required for homogeneity and stability?
How to formulate a balm to achieve a specific texture, including recommended thickening agents (waxes, butters) and their typical usage percentages?
Can an alcohol spray formulation containing food-grade ethanol, water, glycerin, strawberry extract, cucumber extract, and flavor be claimed as food grade? How can the ethanol smell be reduced? Are food-grade strawberry extract, cucumber extract, and flavor available from the supplier?
How to formulate a clear liquid hand soap suitable for a pump bottle?
I would like to ask knowledgeable individuals or those with experience using the ingredient `Oil Stick™ Hard` about which oil to use to help dissolve this substance. I have tried using Sweet Almond Oil for dissolution, which worked, but the resulting texture was not clear, and after heating, the product did not set/harden; it remained liquid. Therefore, I would like to know which oil should be used to help dissolve it until it is clear and allows this substance to become hard. Thank you.
Is the specific fragrance ingredient Fig Crotonate, Datilat suitable and safe for use as a fragrance in a hand sanitizer that comes into direct skin contact? If this ingredient is not suitable for direct skin contact, please recommend alternative fig fragrances that are safe for this application.
How can I formulate a stable, non-separating water-based gel using silicones like SiliGel Aqua or WaterSil 8/12 with Sodium Hyaluronate as the gelling agent? What texture (clear or cloudy) and usage percentage should I expect for a pH 4 product, and are there other suitable water-dispersible silicones?
I have some questions regarding the use of Guar Cat Standard in shampoo formulation: 1. When used in shampoo, is Guar Cat Standard compatible with all types of surfactants? I tried making shampoo using a Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed protein surfactant, and when I added the surfactant to the dissolved Guar Cat, the shampoo turned cloudy white. While this is acceptable if it doesn't damage the formula, I'm unsure if the cloudiness is due to incompatibility or incorrect usage. 2. When adding 1% Silicone Quick-Cond at the end, the shampoo, which was previously well-thickened, immediately became liquid. Is this because Guar Cat Standard is incompatible with Silicone Quick-Cond?
What are the differences between Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) and Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM), are they interchangeable as fragrance dispersants/solvents, and is DPM the same as PPG-2 Methyl Ether?
My serum formula containing 10% Cyclotetrasiloxane and 1% PEG-10 Dimethicone (SiliSolve™) separated. Could you please analyze the potential causes and recommend solutions to achieve a stable emulsion?
How can Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) be mixed into body lotion for single-use application? Can it be directly added, or does it require prior dilution?
I am looking to create an Alcohol-free Pillow mist using a base of water + Witch Hazel, with fragrance from Essential Oils and terpenes. I have the following questions: 1. Are Linalool, Myrcene, Geraniol, and Limonene all naturally derived terpenes? If not, which ones are not? Can they be used in fragrance mixtures? Do they all have aromatherapy properties? (I understand these terpenes are found in cannabis and have sedative effects, so I want to use them in a pillow mist to help with sleep.) 2. How should I use Linalool, Myrcene, Geraniol, and Limonene? Can I mix them directly into the Essential Oils first, and then mix that blend into the base? 3. What should be the ratio of terpenes to Essential Oil? Or does it depend on the desired concentration? Are there any precautions I should be aware of? 4. To mix the water, Witch Hazel, and fragrance, are there any recommended solvents? I need one that doesn't require heating to combine the ingredients, as I'm concerned about the fragrance and terpenes degrading. A solvent that uses a small proportion would be ideal. (What proportion should it be?) 5. Is there a recommended ratio between water and Witch Hazel? 6. For preservation, is Mild Preserved Eco™ sufficient? I want to claim the product is Preservative-Free. 7. How do I calculate the expiry date? Or does Myskinrecipes provide this calculation service? 8. I want the product to have a shelf life of about 2 years. Based on the ingredients used, is this feasible? 9. Are these ingredients safe for pregnant women? Please advise on warning labels. Should I include warnings about potential allergies to substances in the solution, or is listing the ingredients clearly sufficient? 10. Are there any recommended fixatives? I don't quite understand the FloraFix table. Can FloraFix be used with these ingredients, and what proportion should I use?
What are some highly effective and fast-acting whitening ingredients suitable for body skin?
What is the difference between Glossy Non-Transfer Top Coat and Liquid Lip Gloss Coating (Shine Filler)? Can sunscreen be added to the coating layer or only to the colored lipstick base? Please recommend suitable sunscreens for lip products and their safe usage percentages according to regulations.
Seeking a recommended formulation with ingredient percentages for a Sunscreen Glow Foundation that is easy to spread, long-lasting, sweat-proof, mask-proof, and provides a dewy finish.
When using LecithinGel™ at its recommended usage rates (1-3%), what is the maximum percentage of oil and water that can be incorporated into the formulation?
I have an FDA-registered brand and want to order products with my own external packaging, with a minimum order of 500 pieces. What are the company's terms, conditions, and responsibilities regarding external packaging and minimum order quantities for custom orders?