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Could you please recommend a delivery system suitable for formulations containing `PDRN`? I am looking for ingredients with trademarks and supporting test results to use for product claims and marketing points. I plan to use it in the following two types of formulations: * **Serum:** Water-to-oil ratio of approximately 90:10 * **Cream:** Water-to-oil ratio of approximately 80:20
I would like to create a hair serum using 5 types of herbs: Wan Sao Long, Equisetum (Horsetail), Licorice, Acanthus, and Black Sesame. The goal is to nourish the hair roots and scalp with the following objectives: * Reduce irritation * Treat thin, weak hair and prevent hair fall * Increase moisture and reduce frizz * Provide hair nutrients and sun protection I have planned an initial formula using `Fractionated Coconut Oil` as the base and solvent: * `Fractionated Coconut Oil`: 50% * Herbal Extracts (using `Fractionated Coconut Oil` as solvent): 5% each (Total 25%) * `Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)` * `Biotin` * `Keratin` Please provide recommendations on missing components, adjust the formula for better results, and include the step-by-step preparation process.
I am planning to formulate a toner with the following ingredients: * **Witch Hazel Water** (Base) * 1.5% `Tannic Acid` * 1% `Vitamin B6` * 4% `NAG` (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) * **Coco-Preserve™** (Preservative) Are there any specific precautions or technical details I should be aware of to ensure the final product remains clear and does not precipitate?
I want to formulate a toner using a `Witch Hazel Water` base with the following ingredients: - 2% `Tannic Acid` - 1% `Vitamin B6` - 0.5% `Clover Flower Extract` - 1% `Chitox-3000` - 3% `Pure MSM™` - `Coco-Preserve™` (as a preservative) Are there any specific precautions I should take to ensure the final product remains clear and does not precipitate?
I have a question regarding air freshener formulations: * Can `Hedione` or `Ambroxan` be used in the formula? * Will using them help improve the scent profile? * If they are suitable, what is the recommended dosage for each? Thank you.
I would like to make a gel lip gloss. * Can I add `Methyl Nicotinate` directly to this base? * Do I need to use an oil to properly incorporate the `Methyl Nicotinate`? My goal is to create a lip-plumping lip gloss. Thank you.
# How to Choose and Use pH Adjusters in Creams I would like to know how to select and use pH adjusters in cream formulations.
I have heated up `polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate` with other emollients; unfortunately, it turns cloudy after cooling down.
Can this be used in a **dog plaque reduction liquid**?
# Inquiry regarding Bakuchiol EZ™ usage Can `Bakuchiol EZ™ (Water-Soluble Bakuchiol 15%)` be applied directly (pure) to the face?
Developing a cream formula with the following ingredients: * `Water` * `EDTA` * `Niacinamide` * `Collagen` * `Alpha-Arbutin` * `Kojic-acid` * `Lactobionic acid` * `IPA` * `Almond oil` * `Sodium Acrylates/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Hydrogenated Polydecene (and) Lauryl Glucoside` * `Tocopherol acetate` * `Ascorbic acid` * `Hyaluronic acid` * `Phenoxyethanol` * `Fragrance` I would like to ask for advice on the following: 1. What are the proper preparation methods and steps for phase separation? 2. Is it necessary to include `IPA` in this formula? 3. What factors contribute to achieving a lightweight yet opaque cream texture? 4. How can I prevent `Sodium Acrylates/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Hydrogenated Polydecene (and) Lauryl Glucoside` from clumping or separating into beads? What are the causes, and are there easier alternatives available? 5. If the cream turns yellow after preparation, which ingredients could be the cause, why does it happen, and how can it be fixed?
Can this be mixed with the **Skin Barrier Cream**? If so, what percentages should I use for each? I’m looking to make a thicker cream to aid in skin barrier repair. * Can I add some of the **Aloe Gel Base**? If so, what percentage? * Will the final formulation require preservatives?
Can this product be applied directly to the skin without needing to mix it with water or other ingredients?
I have a few questions regarding `HeatPlex™`: * Is this substance alkaline? * If so, will it cause the hair to become stiff or rough? * How can I manage the formulation to keep the pH at the ideal level for hair? * Are there any recommended pH adjusters? * What are the recommended usage ratios for this ingredient?
For mature skin, which is best: `FruitPeel™` or `Gluconolactone`?
I am looking for a Hybrid Silk Sunscreen formula with a liquid texture (thicker than a serum but lighter than a cream) with the following properties: * **Performance:** SPF 50, UVA/UVB, matte finish, providing coverage and a soft-focus effect to blur pores. * **Skin Finish:** Brightens the skin tone (Tone-up) to a very light pink. It should be easy to spread, fast-absorbing, quick-drying, non-greasy, non-whitening, non-streaky, non-comedogenic, and non-irritating. * **Highlight:** I would like to include a Thai herbal extract as a key feature. **Additional Questions:** 1. **Sunscreen Actives:** I am interested in combining `SPF Protect Ultra™ III` with `Zinc Oxide` to create a hybrid sunscreen. What percentage of each should be used, and which type of `Zinc Oxide` is recommended to achieve at least SPF 50 + UVA/UVB? Is it necessary to use both? 2. **Texture & Effects:** To achieve the matte & soft-focus effect, which powders are recommended? Should I blend `Polymethylsilsesquioxane`, `BB Micro Silk™`, and `WhiteMatte™`, and in what amounts? Are there other powders you would suggest? 3. **Coloring:** To achieve a very light pink tone-up effect, is it better to mix `Red Oxide` + `Titanium Dioxide` or use the `EasyMix` versions? 4. **Slip & Glide:** Is a slip agent like `Aminosilk` still necessary to ensure the texture remains liquid, easy to spread, and fast-absorbing? If so, how much should be added? 5. **Extracts:** If no Thai herbs are available, would `Swiftlet Nest Extract` be suitable for this formula, and at what dosage? 6. **Others:** Should `Vitamin E` be included, and which `Preservative` is recommended?
I recently learned that `PoreNin™` (Natural Extracted Tannic Acid) is sensitive to proteins. I am concerned about the following combinations in a toner formulation: * Does `Chitox-3000` (which is essentially sugar/chitosan) cause precipitation or cloudiness when used with `PoreNin™`? * Will the inclusion of `ActiveProtec™ UV` and `ActiveProtec™ OX` result in a cloudy product? * Can I combine 3% `PoreNin™` (Natural Extracted Tannic Acid) with 2% `Vitamin B6` to create a clear toner?
I want to create a lightweight sunscreen gel using the following ingredients: * `Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky)` * `SPF Protect Ultra™ III` * `LipidSoft™ C1215` * `Oil Thick™ Transparent` I have several questions regarding the formulation: 1. What are the recommended ratios for each ingredient? 2. Can this formula be made into a Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsion? 3. If I use the sunscreen agent at 25%, will it still provide the SPF level as specified? 4. Can I add the sunscreen agent directly into a silicone base for a ready-to-use formula? 5. What additional ingredients are needed to make it a W/O formula that is water and sweat resistant?
# Inquiry regarding Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Body Oil Which types of sunscreen can be used in a `Body Oil` formulation with the following properties? * Reef-safe (no impact on coral reefs) * Provides high protection at `SPF 50 PA+++` * Non-yellowing (does not leave yellow stains on skin or clothes) * Compatible with oil-based formulations Additionally, please provide the recommended mixing ratio for these sunscreens in a 100 ml `Body Oil` base.
Please, what is the corresponding full strength of the `Hoagland Nutrient solution (124959)`?
