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How can I formulate a sprayable product using Dimethicone 1Secs (50%), Anti-Sweat™ (Aluminum Chlorohydrate) (15%), and purified water (35%)? What emulsifier and quantity should...

Based on a provided ingredient list for a liquid cleanser containing Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract (CytoFruit® Water Green Mandarin BIO99) and Glycol/Sebacic Acid copolymer...

What is the efficacy of a hand spray formulation containing 1% MicroKill™ (Quaternium-73) for germ killing, and how does its effectiveness compare to that of typical...

Can oil-soluble actives like Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Phenylethyl Resorcinol be dissolved in Ultra Solve and incorporated into a water-based (Hada-type) formula? Is a...

What type of Inositol (Vitamin B8) is sold, and can it be dissolved in water for consumption?

I am trying to make a bouncy and firm jelly soap using Kappa Carrageenan at 1.5% or 2% concentration in a formula containing DI Water, 30% Surfactant, 15% Glycerin, 0.2%...

How can I modify my hair serum formula (Hair Silk 40%, Cyclotetrasiloxane 48%, Silicone Shine 10%, Pure Keratin 2%) by adding Argan Oil and other ingredients to achieve...

I have the following serum formulation and would like to know if the number of ingredients is too high. I am aiming for a serum that provides antioxidant and anti-wrinkle...

What is the difference between products labeled "100% Natural" and "Essential Oils"? Specifically, why are some natural products, like Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, not explicitly...

I see some products categorized differently, such as Peppermint Flavor...

Do you still sell heart-shaped beads?

I would like to ask if I want to mix...

Can Liquid Azelaic™ and AcnePLEX™ be combined in a cosmetic formulation such as a gel or cream? What are the technical considerations for compatibility, especially regarding...

I have a formulation consisting of Argan Oil as the base, mixed with oil-soluble Q10, Bakuchiol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, and Ethoxydiglycol. I have mixed these by shaking....

Hello! I have purchased several extracts and products to make my own skin cream. I still have some lingering questions about using emulsifiers to create the cream texture. I...

I have a soap base formulation containing Cocamidopropyl Betaine as a foaming agent at 24% of a 1kg base, but it produces very little foam. To achieve significantly more foam...

Could you please review this list of ingredients for a cream formulation? I would like to know the appropriate usage percentage for each ingredient, and if any ingredients...

I have questions about mixing silicones. The goal is to find silicones that are volatile and oil-free. 1. Which of the following ingredients - Trisiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane,...

Could you please review the following cream formula? I would like to know the typical usage percentage for each ingredient and if any ingredients should be added or removed....

I am making an edible gel using 2% Xanthan Gum, 0.05% Sodium Benzoate, and 0.05% Potassium Sorbate as preservatives. After one month, black bacteria or mold appeared on the...