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I am formulating a toner and want to ensure it remains clear without cloudiness or precipitation. My current formula includes: * `PoreNin™` (Natural Extracted Tannic Acid) * `Vitamin B6` * `Witch Hazel water` (base) Previously, I tested adding `MYFerment™ Exfo`, but the system became cloudy, so I removed it and do not want to repeat that result. I want to ask if including `Pep®-CalmMax` in the formula will cause cloudiness or precipitation, as `Pep®-CalmMax` contains `Polysorbate 20`. Based on my tests, `PoreNin™` easily causes cloudiness and precipitation when it comes into contact with emulsifiers.
Is this material composed of 100% `Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglycerin-10 Esters`? The MSDS does not list the specific percentages. Thank you.
Does `Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC, 5000cP, 68C Gel, Food)` create a clear, non-ionic gel?
# Choline Content in Choline Chloride * What is the percentage of `Choline` provided by `Choline Chloride`?
I am formulating a thick silk protein cream. The original formula used to be stable for a long time, but recently, it has been reverting to a liquid state and developing a rancid odor after 3 months of storage at room temperature. The current formula is as follows: * `Distilled Water`: 79.60% * `Silk Protein`: 10% * `Comedian SP` (Pro Polymer™ Silk): ? * `Cetiol OE`: 3% * `Argan Oil`: 2% * `Allantoin USP`: 2% * `Zinc PCA`: 0.2% * `Alpha Arbutin`: 0.2% * `Fragrance`: 1% * `Preservative`: 0.5% * `Vitamin E`: 0.5% I don't have specific details on the production process (pH, temperature, sterilization) or batch size yet. **Questions:** 1. Should `Disodium EDTA` be added to improve stability? 2. What are the recommended ways to fix the stability of the cream texture and the rancidity issue?
What products in the **High polar** category can be used as a replacement for `PPG-3 Myristyl Ether` to help dissolve or disperse **pigments** in color cosmetic formulations?
If I color my hair with henna, will it affect the effectiveness of `GreyReverse™`? When applying it to the scalp, once the roots start growing, should it be applied to both the scalp and the roots? * For example: Apply to the scalp for 1 week, and then as the roots grow, apply to both the scalp and the hair for 2-3 weeks until the next hair coloring. It is very difficult to stay with grey hair for 3 entire months. Do you have any other ideas or suggestions?
Which types of ceramides are suitable for use in a lip balm formulation?
Please provide a formulation guide for a **waterproof sunscreen cream** with **SPF50+ PA++++** for a 100g batch. I would like to use the following emulsifiers and sunscreen actives: **Emulsifiers:** * `KF-6048` * `KSG-210` **Sunscreen Actives:** * `OMC Ultra-Pure™`: 10% * `Ethylhexyl Salicylate`: 5% * `DHHB Ultra-Pure™`: 2.5% * `Zinc Oxide 35nm micro`: 7.5% * `Butyloctyl Salicylate`: 2% Please suggest a formula that achieves the SPF50+ PA++++ rating.
I have a question regarding `Satin Cream Maker™`. While it is a good material, I am encountering an issue where the gel decomposes when acids or bases are used in the formula. This occurs even though we adjust the pH to a neutral range (`5.0–6.5`) before adding the `Satin Cream Maker™`.
Which group of `Candida` is `Sophorolipid (Natural Surfactant, 50%)` derived from?
Is `Sophorolipid` derived from the fermentation of the yeast `Starmerella bombicola`? Also, can it normally be used in cleanser formulations?
May I ask which solvent `Phytosphingosine SA` can be dissolved in beforehand? I am planning to create a toner formulation with the following requirements: * **Ingredients to include:** `Clover Flower Extract` and `Phytosphingosine SA`. * **Constraint:** I want to make this toner without using any emulsifiers.
I have created a tinted body butter and I am very happy with the end product, except I wondered if there was a better product than `Arrowroot` for the skin feel. My recipe is: * `Coco caprylate/caprate` * `Mango butter` * `Kokum butter` * `Isododecane` * `Cetearyl wax` * `Stearic Acid` * `Arrowroot` * `Titanium dioxide 250 waterproof` * `Beige oxide` * `Tawny silk mica` * `Vitamin e`
If I want to lighten the color of a cream from dark green to a light green shade: * Are there any recommended products to achieve this? * I would like the final result to be a soft, light green instead of the current dark shade.
Can `Pure-Apigenin™` and `Phytosphingosine` fully dissolve in `LipidSoft™ Dry II` (`Dicaprylyl Carbonate`)?
Please provide a formulation for a body oil with the following properties: - **Non-sticky**, suitable for Thailand's climate, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing - Helps soften and brighten the skin - Provides antioxidant benefits - Includes sun protection at **SPF50 PA+++** - The oil texture should not be too yellow - Total volume of 100 ml What ingredients should I use, and in what proportions?
If I want the cream texture to have a soft yellow color, what ingredients should I use to achieve that soft yellow shade?
Can `Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active)` be used in a Lip Oil formulation? * Is this ingredient soluble in oil?
My recipe keeps either separating or setting almost solid. I can change the ratio of the starred ingredients (*), but not the actual ingredients. What would you alter? * 49% `Water` * 17% `Decyl Glucoside` * * 12% `Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate` * * 10% `Cocamidopropyl Betaine` * 3% `Cocamide MIPA` * * 3% `Sodium Lactate` * 3% `Fragrance` * 2% `Panthenol` * 1% `Preservative`
