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What is the formulation for a hair conditioner that provides volume for fine hair?
What are safe, preferably herbal, product options or ingredients available for covering or reducing grey hair?
When formulating light-colored matte lipsticks like nude or light pink, how can I resolve issues such as white residue and settling into lip lines? Could you also recommend a formulation approach for achieving a velvet matte texture?
When using Pep®-Acne (Oligopeptide-10) in a toner and AcnePLEX™ in a serum together for acne treatment, should the concentration of AcnePLEX™ in the serum be reduced?
I am formulating a clear, lightweight serum with several active ingredients including Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Shea Butter Water, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, 4D Hyaluronic Acid, etc. I would like to know about the compatibility and dissolution of Phenylethyl Resorcinol and Shea Butter Water in this formula, whether ActiveProtec UV is necessary when using a dark bottle, and suggestions for improving the formula's texture and overall quality.
Hello, I have a question about a cream formulation I'm experimenting with. The formula I tested is: 1. Glyceryl Glucoside 3.03 g 2. Ethanol 2.03 g 3. Aristoflex AVC 2.00 g 4. Fractionated Coconut Oil 6.01 g 5. Wax Cream Maker 19.25 g 6. Distilled Water 65.04 g 7. Preservative 2.00 g I separated the ingredients into two phases, a water phase and an oil phase, and used heat in the experiment. I then combined the two phases. The final step was adding the preservative. However, the resulting cream texture is not smooth; it's lumpy. How can I fix the cream texture to make it smooth and nice?
I made a day and night skincare formula, but the texture turned out sticky, thick, and heavy. What could be the causes, and can it be fixed after production? What methods can be used to correct it?
I want to create a natural/organic facial or body mist using essential oils. Could you provide a formulation guide? Specifically, I need to know if Purified Water is correct, if Ethyl Alcohol is necessary or if there are organic alternatives, what grade of Glycerin to use, the appropriate concentration for ingredients, if facial and body mist formulas differ, recommend alternative formulas if needed, and suggest products available from your shop.
The user is seeking guidance on formulating a silicone-based lubricant with properties like slipperiness, slow drying, and waterproofness (requiring soap to wash off). They specifically ask if water-dispersible silicones (like Silicone Hi-Cond, used up to 5%) or non-water-soluble silicone gels/Dimethicone bases (like Silicone Gel, potentially used at 100%) are suitable for this purpose. Additionally, the user asks about the mechanism by which CysWhite (Cysteamine HCL) provides whitening effects and whether it is necessary to use if they do not have melasma.
When formulating a sunscreen product using SPF Protect Ultra™ II and needing to register with the FDA, what are the required INCI names and the percentage breakdown of each chemical component within the SPF Protect Ultra™ II blend itself?
When formulating a simple face oil with Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (DPHP) and Fractionated Coconut Oil, DPHP dissolves upon heating but recrystallizes after cooling. Why does this happen, and how can I create a stable, crystal-free oil formula using DPHP without an emulsifier?
Please analyze a shared serum formula claiming to reduce acne, wrinkles, and brighten skin. Are the ingredients effective, does the formula need adjustments, and can you provide links to the ingredients?
Can Phenylethyl Resorcinol and Activated Resorcinol be used together in the same formulation, or is using one sufficient for skin brightening?
Which types of thickeners can be used to adjust the texture of a cream formulated with Warp Cream Maker™ XL (a Water-in-Oil/Silicone emulsifier)?
What are the recommended usage instructions, frequency, potential side effects, and important precautions when using a cream containing CysWhite™ (Cysteamine HCL) for skin concerns?
Can cooling agents WS-3 and WS-23 be used in soap formulations? What are the differences between them, and what is the recommended usage rate for WS-23 in soap?
Are the two products listed as "WS-23 Cooling Agent" on the website (Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Product ID 2225, and FEMA 3804, Product ID 8985) the same ingredient, or are they different, particularly regarding their intended use in cosmetics vs. food/oral products? I have ordered 770g and want to ensure I have the correct one for my application.
Could you recommend suitable emulsifiers for a formulation? Is it necessary to include an oil phase when using an emulsifier? Also, is Nano Gold compatible with EDTA (a chelating agent) in a formula?
I would like to ask if the following ingredients can be used together to make perfume: 1. Flora Fix 2. Musk 3. LipidSoft™ Deo 4. ETHYHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 5. Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate 7. Ci60730 8. CI 15985 9. CI 19140
Are the listed ingredients suitable for formulating a baby shampoo, and what are the considerations for each ingredient regarding gentleness, preservation, thickening, and compatibility?
