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Layer Separation and Shaking Requirement for Fluid Light Sunscreen
## Question regarding Fluid Light Sunscreen (Compare to Anessa) I have a question about the usage of this product. I noticed that when the product is left sitting for a while,...
Usage Guidelines and Recommended Rates for Silicone Shine 1000 and 15
I would like to inquire about the application of `Silicone Shine 1000` and `Silicone Shine 15` in various formulations: 1. Can these two ingredients be used in **leave-on**...
How to achieve a pale pink color in alcohol-based perfume
I am looking for a way to color my perfume to a **pale pink** shade. Since the formulation is alcohol-based, I have the following questions: * What type of dye should I use to...
Suitability and Dosage of Cooling Agents in Baby Wet Wipes
I am planning to formulate wet wipes for infants (6 months and older) and would like to incorporate cooling agents. I am currently considering the following combination: *...
Mixing MYFerment™ Barrier and Skin Barrier Cream Base at 50:50 Ratio
I am planning to create a skin barrier repair formulation in a 100g batch by mixing the following two components in a 50:50 ratio: * **MYFerment™ Barrier** (`Lactococcus...
Formulation and Alcohol-Free Alternatives for Mouth Odor Spray
I am looking for advice on a mouth odor spray formulation. I found the following formula and would like to know about its suitability, stability, and potential improvements:...
Necessity of Preservatives in Skin Barrier Cream Base Dilution
### Question about Preservative Necessity If I am preparing a **Skin Barrier Lotion** for personal use (100g batch) using the `Skin Barrier Cream Base (Emulsifier Free)` (ID...
How to Properly Dissolve Fully Hydrolyzed Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA 120 & 126) Flakes Using High Heat
I am working on a cosmetic formulation, specifically for film-forming masks, and need to dissolve two grades of fully hydrolyzed Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA): 1. `Polyvinyl alcohol...
Incorporation Method and Usage Frequency for 1% GalaWhite™ (Fermented Gallic Acid) in Lotion
I am formulating a lotion/cream and plan to use GalaWhite™ (fermented gallic acid). I have two main questions regarding its incorporation and usage: 1. **Incorporation...
Usage Rate and IFRA Compliance for Honey Extract in Body Balm
I am formulating a body balm and wish to use the `Honey Extract (For Natural Honey Odor, Oil-Soluble)` product. 1. Is it possible to use this extract at a concentration of...
Vitamin E Types (Tocopheryl Acetate vs. dl-alpha tocopherol) for Stabilizing Rosemary and Coconut Oils (1%) and FDA Compliance
I am producing a blend of Rosemary Oil and Coconut Oil. I plan to add Vitamin E, specifically either `Tocopheryl Acetate` or `dl-alpha tocopherol`, at a concentration of 1% to...
Clarification on INCI Name for ThickClean™: Acrylates Copolymer vs. Acrylates Crosspolymer
I am reviewing the product information for `ThickClean™ (ID: 7994)`. The technical information page lists the ingredient as **Acrylates Copolymer**, but the INCI information or...
Stability Testing and Australian Regulatory Compliance for Customized Cleansing Balm Bases
We are planning to create a commercial cosmetic cleansing balm line in Australia using one of the following bases: 1. Cleansing Balm (Colorless, Fragrance-Free) (ID 31507) 2....
Customizing ANR Serum Base with Syn-Ake, Matrixyl 3000, Niacinamide, and Ectoin: Compatibility and pH Stability
I am planning to formulate a serum using **ANR Serum Base (Compare to Estee)** as the primary base. I want to incorporate the following active ingredients at high...
Mixing Ratio and Composition of 6-Strains Probiotic (Freeze-dried)
What is the exact mixing ratio of the 6 probiotic strains in the product `6-Strains Probiotic (10billion/g) (Freeze-dried)`? Is the ratio 1:1:1:1:1:1?
Protocol and Materials for Creating Liposomes using Hydrogenated Lecithin and Cholesterol
I am looking for the specific protocol and required materials to create liposomes using **Hydrogenated Lecithin (95% Phosphatidylcholine)**. What are the essential materials...
Reducing Viscosity of Infallible Matte Resistance Lip Base (ID 127663) for Dip Tube Filling
The customer is using the product base **Infallible Matte Resistance Lip** (ID 127663), which is intended to be a long-lasting, matte, non-sticky, and unscented liquid lip...
Recommended Isomalt Form (Granule vs. Powder) for Hard Candy Making
When purchasing Isomalt to make hard candy or lollipops, which form is recommended for better results: Isomalt (Granule) (ID: 9002) or Isomalt (Powder) (ID: 125729)?
Recommended Cosmetic Grade Talc and Scrub Powder for Facial Formulations
What type of **talc** should be used in combination with a **facial scrub powder** to ensure both ingredients are cosmetic grade and safe for skin application?
Stabilizing Skin-Barrier™ Micro-Emulsion in Water-Based Serums/Toners (Separation and Texture Issues)
I am experiencing issues using **Skin-Barrier™** in fully water-based serum or toner formulations, specifically phase separation. When I attempted to resolve the separation by...