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Direct Application of Raw Extracts on Skin

Can each extract be applied directly onto the skin without being mixed into a formula? Can they be used purely as a single ingredient?

Cosmetics Direct Application Raw Material Safety Skin Irritation Usage Method
Posted by emotion_23
2021-07-22
Inquiry about Phthalates and Musk Xylene in Fragrance Fixatives

Could you please confirm if Musk Fix™, 12H Fix™, and Musk Xylene (5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene) contain phthalates (สารกลุ่ม พาทาเลต) and Musk Xylene...

Cosmetics Chemical Structure Fragrance Fixation Ingredient Detection Raw Material Safety
Posted by tanasombatwanchai
2021-07-21
Bead Breakage in Alcohol Gel Pump Bottle

If 1mm beads are mixed into an alcohol-based gel and put into a 300-500 ml pump bottle, will the beads break when the gel is pumped out?

Cosmetics Beads Gel Packaging Performance Effect Texture
Posted by tanasombatwanchai
2021-07-21
Substituting Fractionated Coconut Oil in Oil Soap Formula

In the...

Cosmetics Compatibility Ingredient Alternatives Oil-based Formulation Stability Texture
Posted by ratitoon.t
2021-07-21
Creating Clear Shampoo with Cond-Foam and ClearClean

Can Cond-Foam (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) be mixed with ClearClean (Acrylates Crosspolymer) to make a clear shampoo formulation?

Cosmetics Clarity Compatibility Shampoo Thickener pH Suitability
Posted by wannisa.sj
2021-07-20
Using Glycols and Alternatives in Reed Diffuser Bases

I am interested in making a reed diffuser and my formula includes Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene glycol. I would like to ask: 1. Can these ingredients be used to reduce...

Cosmetics Diffuser Base Evaporation Control Fragrance Diffusion Ingredient Alternatives Odor
Posted by sirawit5555
2021-07-20
Formulating Lip Balm with Olus Oil, Shea Butter, and Sweet Almond Oil

I purchased Vegetable Vaseline (Olus Oil), shea butter (melt), shea butter (ultra soft), and Sweet Almond Oil. I would like to make a lip balm using these ingredients, aiming...

Cosmetics DIY Formulation Lip Balm Solidification Texture Waxes
Posted by hatayab
2021-07-20
Direct Application of Rose Hip Oil to Face

Can Rose Hip Oil (Extra Virgin Organic) be applied directly to the face? The product description mentions it can be used at 1-100% in cosmetic formulations.

Cosmetics Direct Application Hydration Oil Redness Reduction Scar Treatment
Posted by paannp1991
2021-07-19
Skin Absorption of Prebio-care with Penetration Enhancer

In a cosmetic formulation containing Prebio-care (Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide) and a penetration enhancer, will the Prebio-care absorb into the skin?

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Molecular Size Penetration Enhancer Skin Absorption Skin Prebiotic
Posted by niew_panas
2021-07-18
Reed Diffuser Formulation: Coffee Scent Separation Issue

I want to make a coffee-scented reed diffuser. I mixed the coffee fragrance oil I purchased with a carrier oil, but it separated and did not form a single phase. What do I need...

Cosmetics Diffuser Base Fragrance Fragrance Diffusion Phase Separation Solubility
Posted by uniqueme.aeh
2021-07-17
Using Four-EO™ in Mouth Spray and Solubilizing it

Can the ingredient...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Mouth Spray Solubility Solubilizer Water-based Formulation
Posted by krittapasnut24
2021-07-17
Formulating AHA for Personal Use

Could you please provide guidance on how to formulate AHA products for personal use? I'm looking for information on the process and considerations for making my own AHA...

Cosmetics Concentration Custom Formulation Exfoliation Safety pH Adjustment
Posted by olaeza.nmp
2021-07-17
Shampoo Thickening with Non-ionic Surfactants and Oil

In a shampoo formula using Decyl Glucoside, Coco Wash (PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate), and Flora Foam (Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide), which also contains 5-10% oil, the formula does...

Cosmetics Oil Shampoo Surfactant Thickener Viscosity
Posted by thaisongkro
2021-07-17
Ingredients for Exfoliation and Dead Skin Cell Removal

Could you please explain what ingredients are used for exfoliation or removing dead skin cells (ขี้ไคล), including the different types and how they work?

Cosmetics Exfoliation Ingredient Selection Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Scrub
Posted by zigzag_a.p
2021-07-16
Instability and Safety of Homemade Cream/Lotion Mixtures

I mixed the following ingredients into two different finished products: For face cream: 1. Pond's cream sachet 2 2....

Cosmetics Color Changing Cream Lotion Safety Stability
Posted by moo741018
2021-07-16
Inquiry on Whitening & Antioxidant Serum Formulation Feasibility

I would like to inquire about producing a whitening + AOX formula. Can this formula be mixed? I want it to have a light texture for both day and night use. The formula is as...

Cosmetics Antioxidant Custom Formulation Light Texture Serum Skin Brightening
Posted by modtanoy21
2021-07-16
Preventing Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Precipitation without EDTA

How can I prevent Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate from precipitating in a formulation without using Disodium EDTA?

Cosmetics Chelating Agent Ingredient Alternatives Precipitation Solubility Stability
Posted by bbaekhyunee0405
2021-07-16
Alternative Peptides for Eye Cream to Reduce Under-Eye Bags

Could you recommend ingredients similar to Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 for use in an eye cream formulation to help reduce under-eye bags? I previously consulted with staff who...

Cosmetics Cream Dark Circles Reduction Eye Care Skin Tightening Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by ung343
2021-07-16
Replacing Fractionated Coconut Oil with Oat Extract as a Solvent

Can...

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Ingredient Comparison Solvents Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by misix24
2021-07-16
Sunscreen Formulation Questions (W/Si, Physical Filters, TiO2 Dispersion, Heating)

I have a sunscreen formulation with the following ingredients: Silicone Phase: 1. Warp Cream Maker 10% 2. Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ 10% 3. Cyclopentasiloxane (Low-Odor...

Cosmetics Dispersion HEV Protection Physical UV Filter Sunscreen Formulation Water-in-Silicone
Posted by j_polchai
2021-07-15