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Serum Formulation: Ingredient Compatibility, Mixing, and pH Adjustment

How to formulate a serum using a specific ingredient list (Pitera, Distilled Water, Skin-Barrier™, Safe-B3™, Matrixyl 3000, WaterLock™, Copper Peptide, Repair Activator™...

Cosmetics Compatibility Mixing Procedure Serum Water-based Formulation pH Adjustment
Posted by m.physgirl
2021-11-15
Oil Phase Limit for Light Cream with Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate and Pro Polymer

What is the recommended maximum percentage of oil phase when formulating a light cream or liquid texture using 0.5% Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate and 0.5% Pro Polymer?

Cosmetics Cream Emulsion Ingredient Ratio Light Texture Stability
Posted by mititee
2021-11-15
Essence Formulation Review: Ingredient Compatibility and pH Stability

Feasibility review of an essence formulation with multiple active ingredients, focusing on ingredient compatibility and pH stability.

Cosmetics Compatibility Serum Stability Stability Testing pH Suitability
Posted by cute_girl143
2021-11-14
Complex Serum Formulation: Preservative & Liposome Questions

Regarding a complex anti-wrinkle serum/gel formulation containing multiple active ingredients, can Phenoxyethanol SA be replaced with Mild Preserved Eco™, and can Vitamin E...

Cosmetics Gel Liposome Preservation Serum Stability
Posted by pongpat.o
2021-11-14
Ingredient Substitutions: Silicone Quaternium-22, Isostearamide MIPA, and Glyceryl Laurate

Can Silicone Quaternium-22 be substituted with Quaternium-75? What are potential alternatives for Isostearamide MIPA and Glyceryl Laurate?

Cosmetics Antibacterial Compatibility Conditioning Emulsifier Ingredient Alternatives
Posted by areelatwhan
2021-11-14
Propolis Extract for Mouthwash Formulation

Which type of Propolis Extract is suitable for use in mouthwash formulation, and what is the recommended usage percentage?

Cosmetics Antibacterial Mouthwash Solubility Usage Percentage
Posted by touchzhakornxx
2021-11-13
Whitening Ingredients: Pregnancy Safety and Stability in Clear Packaging

Can Activated Resorcinol and Phenylethyl Resorcinol be used by pregnant women and claimed as safe? What are alternative whitening ingredients to Alpha-Arbutin that are stable...

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Light Sensitivity Skin Brightening Stability Use during Pregnancy
Posted by chain_thitipat
2021-11-12
Using AcnePLEX™ with Serums Containing Charged Gel Makers

Can I apply a finished serum containing AcnePLEX™ followed by a finished serum containing a charged Gel Maker (e.g., Acrylate Crosspolymer) sequentially on the skin, even...

Cosmetics Compatibility Ingredient Interaction Ionic Compatibility Serum Texture
Posted by coppyjang
2021-11-12
Formulating Mosquito Repellent for Skin Application with Euca-Kill™

Can Euca-Kill™ be mixed with Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) or Flora Solve™ Clear to create a mosquito repellent product suitable for skin application (perfume/gel)?

Cosmetics Compatibility Direct Application Gel Mosquito Repellent Spray
Posted by to.golf
2021-11-11
Making Fragrance Last Longer in Sunscreen Lotion

How can I make the fragrance in sunscreen lotion last longer?

Cosmetics Fragrance Fragrance Fixation Long-lasting Lotion Sun Protection
Posted by acepream56
2021-11-11
Minimum Purchase Quantity for HumecMax™ (Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride)

Regarding the ingredient **HumecMax™** (Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride): The minimum purchase quantity listed on the website is 1000g. Is it possible to...

Cosmetics Ingredient Availability Minimum Order Quantity Ordering Raw Material Trial Size
Posted by khunchinz
2021-11-11
Adjusting Natural Hair Oil Formula for Lighter Texture and Pump Bottle

I have a natural hair oil formula and would like to adjust it to have a lighter texture suitable for a pump bottle. Could you please provide advice on how to modify the...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Hair Oil Pump Bottle Texture Modification Viscosity
Posted by thitinankongkaw
2021-11-10
Adjusting Cream Texture for Jar Packaging

Given a cream formulation that resulted in a liquid, lotion-like consistency, how can the formula be adjusted to achieve a thicker cream texture suitable for packaging in a jar?

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Texture Thickener Viscosity
Posted by kookkaiiip
2021-11-10
INCI Name for Flora Solve™ Clear

What is the INCI name for Flora Solve™ Clear, and can it be listed differently from "Fragrance" on product labels for FDA registration?

Cosmetics Fragrance Ingredient Declaration Ingredient Naming Product Registration Solubilizer
Posted by benjawan.cht
2021-11-10
Lotion/Essence Formula Compatibility and Recommendations

I have a formula for a lotion/essence containing Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane), Activated Resorcinol™, Ultra Solve™, Light...

Cosmetics Compatibility Lotion Preservation Stability pH Adjustment
Posted by non.ant
2021-11-09
Choosing Turmeric Extract for Clear Hair Oil

Which form of turmeric extract (specifically, a curcumin derivative like Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) is recommended for creating a clear hair oil formulation without turbidity...

Cosmetics Clarity Hair Oil Precipitation Solubility Turbidity
Posted by thitinankongkaw
2021-11-08
Serum Formulation Review for Clogged Pores with Willow Bark Extract

I am developing a serum formulation targeting clogged pores using Willow Bark Extract as an alternative to salicylic acid. Please review my ingredient list and percentages,...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Preservation Serum Solubility Usage Percentage
Posted by gamgamgampch
2021-11-08
Combining L-Ascorbic Acid and Rose Hip Oil in Formulation

Can L-Ascorbic Acid and Rose Hip Oil be combined in the same cosmetic formulation, and what considerations are needed?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Emulsion Lotion Stability
Posted by aphinya.zalina.u
2021-11-07
Mixing Bakuchiol Raw Material into Finished Products

Can Bakuchiol raw material be mixed directly into existing finished products like gels or oils?

Cosmetics Effectiveness Gel Mixing Procedure Oil Stability
Posted by everywear.everywhere
2021-11-06
Creating Cream or Gel Texture from Water-Soluble Ingredients (e.g., Propylene Glycol)

How can a water-soluble ingredient, such as Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol, be formulated into a cream or gel texture? Specifically, can Light Cream Maker be used, and...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Gel Texture Modification Thickener
Posted by jinnynantaporn
2021-11-05