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Seeking expert feedback on a proposed thick serum formulation containing Mild Preserved Eco, Tranexamic Acid, 4MSK, Ceramide 3, Skin-Barrier™, Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide), Encapsulated Salicylic Acid, Jasmine Flower Extract, Satin Cream Maker™, and Distilled Water, specifically requesting advice on necessary adjustments or modifications regarding ingredient compatibility, stability, texture, and overall formulation.
What will be the scent strength of a perfume mixture containing 25g of fragrance oil and 75g of alcohol?
What ingredients can be added to a traditional NaOH+oil bar soap formulation to create a whipped foam texture and increase hardness for slower dissolution?
Can Polymethylsilsesquioxane be used in pressed powder formulations to improve texture and reduce the roughness of ingredients like Rice Powder?
I have a serum/gel formulation with ingredients like Natto Gum, Wakame Extract, Seamollient, Aloe Vera Gel Lite, etc., targeting combination, rough, dehydrated skin with wrinkles, melasma, and sagging. Are these ingredients compatible, and how should I adjust the formula for my skin concerns?
What type of colorant can be used to add color to Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1), and is it possible to do so?
What types of alcohol are available for perfume making, which ones are suitable, and do they include fragrance fixative or is it a separate ingredient?
Dear admin, I’d like to ask about **Fragrance Fixative**. For example, with **1 liter of alcohol**, what ratio of **Fragrance Fixative** should be added? And what type of **Fragrance Fixative** should be used to be suitable for mixing with **perfume**?
For creams intended for sensitive skin, which typically avoid synthetic fragrances and essential oils, is it safe to use floral waters like Lavender Water or Rose Water instead of plain water to add scent, or could this still cause irritation?
I have purchased various ingredients aimed at reducing wrinkles, boosting collagen/elastin, and plumping the skin. I have two main questions: 1. Can all these ingredients (such as peptides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Alpha Arbutin) be mixed together in the same bottle? 2. Can these ingredients be used together with L-Ascorbic Acid and Salicylic Acid (BHA)? I am concerned about compatibility and potential issues when combining them.
Regarding the Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum base with the listed composition (Butylene Glycol 79%, Ethoxydiglycol 5%, Phenoxyethanol 1%, L-ascorbic acid 15%), can this formula be mixed from raw ingredients? Is it an anhydrous formula, and does the ultra-fine particle size of L-ascorbic acid affect its efficacy?
I made a gel using water, Paste Maker (Ceteareth-25), glycerin, Tween 20, fragrance, and PE9010 preservative. After leaving the gel in a hot car for about 2 hours, it melted into a liquid. Was there an error in the formulation process, or is the Paste Maker (Ceteareth-25) ingredient sensitive to heat?
How can I prevent the body oil I formulated, which contains a blend of natural oils like Rose Hip, Argan, Jojoba, Pomegranate Seed, Squalane, Lavender, Perfect-C, Bakuchiol, Laurocapram, and Tocotrienols, from causing a rancid smell on towels after use?
I am formulating a facial gel to address 5 skin concerns: roughness/dullness, dryness/flakiness, large pores, dark spots, wrinkles, and dark circles. I plan to use Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate as the main base along with Copper Peptide, Pep®-Eye, Reservoir-Tech, Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide), GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine), and PaeoniaPreserve™. What other ingredients should I add, and what gel thickener is suitable for this formula?
Will using Activated Resorcinol™ at 1% concentration in a leave-on product cause skin irritation, and what can be done to prevent it?
How to formulate a serum cream containing both water and oil-soluble ingredients, including acidic components like Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid, and what emulsifier and thickener are suitable for achieving a stable texture in this type of low pH formula?
Could you clarify the correct usage rate for Activate-Powder Base, as the product page states 1-50% but an example formula shows 80%? Also, is pH adjustment necessary when formulating with L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), and does the company offer manufacturing services for formulas using Activate-Powder Base?
What is the suitable solvent for Silybum Marianum Extract powder, and does it dissolve completely or just disperse?
What are the components and properties of the Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming), and does it contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)?
Could you please provide guidance on formulating a black hair coloring conditioner, including necessary ingredient types, recommended products, and their suggested usage rates, to help me purchase raw materials?
