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How to formulate a facial foam for post-workout use that provides deep cleansing without causing skin dryness?

Cosmetics Facial Cleanser Gentle Formulation Hydration Skin Dryness
Posted by oat_jorjaejung
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How to formulate a stable gel from a blend of camphor, menthol, borneol, various oils, and herbal extract? The current attempt using Oil Fix O resulted in liquid separation....

Cosmetics Cream Gel Oil Gellant Phase Separation Texture
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How can I make a simple body lotion or serum with Retinal-EZ™ without needing a blender, and which ingredient, Retinal or Perfect-A™ (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate), has...

Cosmetics Collagen Stimulation Effectiveness Lotion Mixing Procedure Serum
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Can Polyhydroxystearic acid (Low Viscosity) be mixed into the oil phase first for pigment dispersion using a homogenizer, and is it possible to do this via a cold process...

Cosmetics Cold Process Formulation Dispersion Mixing Procedure
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How to formulate a toner using Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) with only water as the solvent?

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Solubility Stability Toner pH Suitability
Posted by thelittledraco
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Regarding a dietary supplement capsule formulation containing specific vitamins and extracts, what is the recommended amount of Calcium dihydrogen phosphate, would its absence...

Food Capsule Clumping Ingredient Interaction Stability
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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% *...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Formulation Adjustment Texture Viscosity
Posted by nutik_2005
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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...

Cosmetics Fragrance Ingredient Selection Odor Odor Reduction Raw Material
Posted by autumn1902
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What ingredients are recommended for addressing gray hair, and how should they be formulated for use in products like sprays or serums?

Cosmetics Grey Hair Care Heat Sensitive Serum Spray Usage Percentage
Posted by rj.saratchanun
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What emulsifiers are suitable for incorporating Vaseline into a cream or lotion formulation when experiencing difficulties with the ingredients mixing together?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Emulsifier Emulsion Lotion
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Can 1,3-Propanediol be used to dissolve Boswellia Serrata Extract instead of Propylene Glycol, and what is the required ratio?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Solubility Usage Percentage
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What ingredients are recommended for formulating a fast-acting underarm whitening cream, and what are their mechanisms of action and recommended usage rates?

Cosmetics Active Ingredient Cream Custom Formulation Ingredient Selection Skin Brightening
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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?

Cosmetics Cream Packaging Texture Viscosity
Posted by lata_tee
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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?

Cosmetics Cream Formula Alternatives Packaging Texture Viscosity
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Please explain the function and properties of the following ingredients in a cosmetic formulation: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate...

Cosmetics Foundation Ingredient Function Long-lasting Silicone Texture
Posted by ann_pooh88
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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...

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Precipitation Sulfate-Free Formulation Thickener
Posted by cmaudit2009
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What gentle surfactant alternatives can replace SLS/SLES in dishwashing liquid to effectively remove grease while preventing hand peeling and dryness?

Cosmetics Gentle Formulation Liquid Soap Skin Dryness Skin Irritation Surfactant
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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...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Foundation High Powder Content Phase Separation Water-in-Silicone
Posted by cwj.innovation
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What fragrance is similar to Johnson and Johnson baby oil?

Cosmetics Baby Product Scent Fragrance Scent Comparison
Posted by 1nutkamon
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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...

Cosmetics Compatibility Conditioner Hair Smoothness Ingredient Selection Usage Percentage
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