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What is the maximum percentage of extracts or other active ingredients that can be added to different types of ready-made cosmetic bases, such as Aloe Vera Gel, Cica Sleeping Mask Base, Water Sleeping Mask Base, and Absolue Soft Cream Base, without affecting their stability or texture?
How to mix water-soluble Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) into a cream base and what is the recommended usage percentage for reducing inflammation, redness, irritation, oiliness, and acne?
When using the Sulfate-Free Foaming Base, is it necessary to add a thickener, and what is the recommended percentage for adding Sophorolipid (Natural Surfactant, 50%)?
How can I make fragrance in floor cleaner long-lasting and dissolve clearly in water? Can Eucalyptus oil, Flora Fix™, and Flora Solve™ Clear be used together, and what is the appropriate ratio?
Is using Glycosaminoglycans Complex at a 1% concentration effective for wrinkle reduction?
When will 'French Pine Bark Extract 25' and 'ActiveRelease Retinal™' be available?
Formulating Anti-Wrinkle & Skin Strengthening Cream/Serum with Centella Asiatica (Madecassoside 90%)
I am interested in producing an anti-wrinkle and skin strengthening cream or serum using Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%) as a key ingredient. Do you have any formulation concepts or examples available for this type of product?
Can nano Zinc Oxide powder be used with solvents or bases, and is it suitable for shampoo formulations, considering the different types available and the methods for achieving proper dispersion?
What ingredients and methods are needed to make an oil-based perfume using fragrance oil as an alternative to alcohol-based spray perfumes?
What is the minimum percentage of Pro Polymer needed to stabilize 1% SOD and prevent precipitation of 10% Beta Glucan (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in a liquid, water-based cosmetic formulation?
I want to try formulating with Male-Pheromone (sweat, sebaceous gland). Since it is expensive and I want to avoid mistakes, could you please recommend a mixing method and suitable co-ingredients? Specifically, regarding solvents to incorporate it into a formula: * Can it be mixed with glycols or LipidSoft? If so, which type of LipidSoft is suitable? * Should it only be mixed with Alcohol, or can it also be mixed with water? Which base is the most suitable? Also, will using it with Flora Fix or Last Fix cause any problems, such as cloudiness or reduced quality?
Regarding this eye serum formulation for wrinkle reduction, can it be mixed? Are there any adjustments needed? Please provide recommendations. Formula: 1. Argan Oil: 19.0% 2. DI Water: 46.0% 3. Safe B3: 10.0% 4. Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): 0.5% 5. Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR: 3.0% 6. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: 10.0% 7. Repair Activator Liquid: 10.0% 8. Mild Preservative Eco (Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol): 0.5% 9. Satin Cream Maker: 0.1% 10. Lavender Essential Oil: 0.9% Thank you in advance.
Regarding Royal Jelly Extract (10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid 95%), please advise on the following: * Is Royal Jelly Extract soluble in water? * Does it degrade over time when dissolved in water, similar to Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)? * What is the recommended maximum daily oral dosage in milligrams?
How to incorporate Retinal-EZ™ (Encapsulated Water Dispersible Retinal) into a liquid essence formulation while maintaining a liquid, non-sticky texture, and whether pre-dissolving is required.
What specific technical information, documentation, and detailed procedures are required for a manufacturing company to produce a Daycream SPF 50 PA++++ formula, which I have successfully made myself, on a continuous basis?
What is a basic formula for body massage oil, and what carrier oils are recommended for use?
I am formulating a jelly soap using Texapon N70 (6%), Glycerin (25%), Sorbitol Solution (5%), Propylene Glycol (8%), Kappa Carrageenan (2%), Water (41%), and other extracts (13%). My process involves mixing the liquid components, mixing carrageenan with water, combining them, heating the mixture to 80-90°C until clear, and then adding extracts before molding. However, the carrageenan does not fully dissolve, and the mixture remains cloudy even after heating. Are my mixing steps and the heating temperature correct, and what can I do to ensure the Kappa Carrageenan dissolves completely and the mixture becomes clear?
Since Wax Cream Maker (PEG-8 Beeswax) is no longer available, what alternative emulsifiers can be used, and what are their differences and properties?
Can Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid (Na-Ecamsule), a water-soluble sunscreen active, be incorporated into a Water-in-Oil formulation, specifically when using Water-in-Oil EZ as the emulsifier?
Why did using WS-23, WS-3, and WS-12 cooling agents at 0.3% concentration in a children's mouthwash formula cause tooth and gum pain, and how can this be resolved?
