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I am looking for a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier to combine various water-based extracts with a vegetable oil base. The formulation should use the vegetable oil as the continuous phase (oil base). Could you recommend a suitable emulsifier for this purpose?
In my formula, I have the following active ingredients: Tranexamic Acid 2.5%, Activated Resorcinol™ 0.5%, MSH White 1%, and White Cumin 2.5%. When applied to the skin, there is a slight warming sensation. What is the cause of this?
Seeking guidance on a shampoo formulation primarily using Gluta-Clean™ (Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate). I have experimented with a formula containing Gluta-Clean™ 15-20%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10%, and PQ7 3%, but the hair feels sticky. How should I adjust this formula?
Can ready-made fragrance concentrate be bottled directly as a finished perfume, or does it need to be mixed with other ingredients first? Please provide a formula and ingredients for making perfume from fragrance concentrate.
I have a Foundation/BB formula (please consider adding [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/spf-sunscreen/248-zinc-oxide-nano-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%8C.html:3tlsw6x9]Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™[/url:3tlsw6x9] in the formula to increase SPF level and protect against both UVA/UVB): [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99-silicone/201-silicone-gel-vinyl-dimethicone-crosspolymer.html:3tlsw6x9]Silicone Gel[/url:3tlsw6x9] Ultra Clear™ 70% [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/search?search_query=titanium+dioxide&orderby=position&orderway=desc:3tlsw6x9]Titanium Dioxide[/url:3tlsw6x9] Nano EasyDisperse™ 3% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/make-up-bb-cream/291-mica-powder-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2-matte.html:3tlsw6x9]Silk Mica Powder ชนิดด้าน (Matte)[/url:3tlsw6x9] 17% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99-silicone/171-cyclomethicone-cyclopentasiloxane-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99.html:3tlsw6x9]Cyclomethicone[/url:3tlsw6x9] 5% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/736-silicone-blender-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99.html:3tlsw6x9]Silicone Blender[/url:3tlsw6x9] 4% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/408-silisolve-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99.html:3tlsw6x9]SiliSolve™[/url:3tlsw6x9] 1% Based on the formula above, I want to add Zinc Oxide for sun protection. I would like to know what percentage I should add and which ingredients I need to adjust or remove. Please advise.
What is the appropriate pH range for using a chelating agent in a formulation, and are there specific pH values or ranges that require caution?
What are the potential applications of Aerosil R812S (hydrophobic fumed silica) in industries or products other than cosmetics, and what are its typical functions in these applications?
I am interested in natural colors that can be mixed into oil. I want to make a facial massage oil with a reddish-brown color, similar to Red Iron Oxide. Do you have any ingredient recommendations? Would Astaxanthin and Red Yeast Rice Color work? Please suggest other options if you know of more than I do. Also, another question: Do you not sell Castor Oil here?
I want to formulate a serum using the following ingredients and percentages: 1. Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) 73% 2. beta glucan 5% 3. Olive Extract 5% 4. Madecassoside-80 1% 5. Marine Plankton 2% 6. Argireline 10% 7. Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (Matrixyl 3000) 3% 8. Nonapeptide-1 1% Can these ingredients be mixed directly? Should I increase or decrease the percentage of any ingredient? What is the correct order for adding the ingredients? Please provide guidance.
I want to use these ingredients in these amounts: | Ingredient | Amount | |---|---:| | Vitamin C | 1000mg | | Vitamin E Powder | 200mg | | Grape Seed | 100mg | | Glutathione | 500mg | | Alpha Lipoic Acid | 500mg | | Pantothenic acid | 500mg | | Zinc bisglycinate | 50mg | | Beta carotene | 10mg | I want to combine these ingredients in a small bottle, then pour into water to drink once per day. Can this be done?
Can a product be made using the following ingredients? Please advise on the mixing procedure. Water [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emollient-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99/391-lipidsoft-oil-free-emollient.html:251scmcl]C12-15 alkyl benzoate[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/spf-sunscreen/725-zinc-oxide-liquid-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%99.html:251scmcl]Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/make-up-bb-cream/264-bb-micro-silk-silica-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5-%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2.html:251scmcl]BB Micro Silk[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2/228-isododecane.html:251scmcl]Isododecane[/url:251scmcl] [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/143-glycerin-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99.html:251scmcl]Glycerin[/url:251scmcl]e [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99-silicone/1075-silicone-film-long-wear.html:251scmcl]Trimethylsiloxysilicate[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/make-up-bb-cream/1411-pmma-polymethyl-methacrylate-%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99.html:251scmcl]SelectSorb[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-thickener/664-hectorite-oil-gel.html:251scmcl]Disteardimonium Hectorite[/url:251scmcl] [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/water-in-oil-low-medium-hlb/7561-polyglyceryl-2-isostearate.html:251scmcl]Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/184-disodium-edta-2na.html:251scmcl]Disodium EDTA[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/642-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:251scmcl]Caprylyl Glycol[/url:251scmcl] [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/1001-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:251scmcl]Mild Preserved Eco[/url:251scmcl]
Can mica powder be added to alcohol spray?
In toothpaste formulation, what ingredients are used for thickening the texture, which preservatives are safe for oral use, and which surfactant is used for foaming?
I have created a serum formulation targeting melasma and whitening. Please review the formula and advise if any ingredients are incompatible or if any should be removed or added: * DI Water: 180 * Safe-B3™: 10 * GlucoBright™: 10 * Z-White™: 2.5 * Tranexamic Acid: 6 * 4MSK (Potassium Methoxysalicylate): 5 * Hydro-White™: 3 * WhiteCumin™ 2x: 4 * นาโนไวท์: 10 * ซัลโพลไวท์: 10 * Skin-Barrier™ ลดระคายเคือง: 10 * PiteraEx™: 2 * gamma-Polyglutamic acid (Low Molecule Weight): 1 * Rosa Hybrid Cell Extract (HybridCell™): 2.5 * 4D Hyaluronic Acid: 10 * ActiveProtec™ OX ปกป้องสูตรจาก Oxidation: 2 * สารนุ่มลื่น Yerba Santa Protein: 6 * สารช่วยซึม Ethoxydiglycol: 3 * สารช่วยซึม Laurocapram (Water-Soluble): 4 * สารกันเสีย PE 9010 Preservative: 2 * Xanthan Gum (ชนิดเจลใส, เนื้อเนียนไม่ยืด): 1.5
Could you please recommend cleansing agents for formulating toothpaste?
In a shower oil formula with the following composition: Oil Soap 45%, Coconut Oil 15%, Castor oil 10%, Almond Oil 10%, Grape Seed Oil 10%, Jojoba 5%, Oil Blender 3%, Vitamin E 1%, Fragrance 1%, what should be added to prevent changes in scent and color and extend the shelf life?
Could you please review the ingredients in the following two formulas? Can both formulas be mixed together? Are there any redundant ingredients that should be removed, or anything that should be added? Also, what is the correct application order for these two formulas? Formula 1: 1. Squalane (Olive) 93.3% 2. Perfect-C 5% 3. Retinal A 0.1% 4. Protect UV 0.1% 5. Active Protect OX 1% 6. Co Q10 0.5% Formula 2: 1. Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) 87% 2. beta glucan 5% 3. Olive Extract 5% 4. Madecassoside 80 1% 5. Plankton 2%
I am working on a school project to create a hair treatment product. I found this website and want to purchase ingredients from here. After reading several posts, I'm still unsure, so I would like to ask: If I buy the following ingredients, can they be made into a cream texture? I plan to use butterfly pea water instead of plain water. The ingredients are: [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/480-cetearyl-alcohol.html:158cxq1r]Cetearyl Alcohol[/url:158cxq1r], [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/141-light-cream-maker-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A1.html:158cxq1r]Light Cream Maker[/url:158cxq1r], [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4/169-fractionated-coconut-oil.html:158cxq1r]Fractionated Coconut Oil[/url:158cxq1r], [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%8ก-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%8C.html:158cxq1r]น้ำมันมะกอก[/url:158cxq1r], and Preserve free bhl. I'm unsure about the proportions. Can these ingredients alone make a hair treatment, or am I missing anything? My teacher wants it to be as natural as possible.
I would like to inquire. 1. I have seborrheic dermatitis on my face, which is very dry and red. Are there any cream, serum, or ingredients that can help? 2. For acne scars and dark spots, which ones can help make the dark marks disappear? Thank you.
Please provide a detailed analysis of the ingredients and their specific functions within the following five cosmetic formulations: # 1. Vanishing Cream Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, pentylene glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A Acetate), Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Nymphaea Alba Flower (Lily) Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester), Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Panthenol, Echinacea Angustifolia (Cone Flower) Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate # 2. Pearlescent Powder Talc, Mica (Cl 77019), Boron Nitride, Silica, Zinc Stearate, ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Lauroyl lysine, Propanediel, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate. May Contain +/- Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77499, Cl 77492) # 3. Soft Focus Powder Mica (Cl 77019), Nylon 12, Zinc Stearate, ethylhexyl palmitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Lauroyl lysine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Propanediel, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate. May Contain +/- FD&C Red No. 40 Lake (Cl 16035), Iron Oxides (Cl 77499, Cl 77491, Cl 77492), FD&C Yellow No 5 Lake (Cl 19140) # 4. Ink&Paint Lipstick Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Ozokerite Wax, Octyldodecanol, Kaolin, Squalane, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain +/- Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492) FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850:2) D&C Red 27 Lake (CI 45410) FD&C Yellow No 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140) # 5. Cream Highlighter Castor (Ricinus Communis) Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
