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I would like a formulation for a gentle anti-dandruff shampoo that can be used daily by both children and adults.
I would like to inquire about formulating a leave-on fur spray for dogs to be used after bathing. Could you please recommend ingredient ratios? I want the spray to be gentle, make the fur soft, untangled, and shiny, and have nourishing properties for the fur and skin. I am initially considering using the following ingredients: Pure Keratin, Mild Preserved Eco (Ethylhexylglycerin + Caprylyl Glycol), Aloe Vera, Poly-Conditioner Pro, Sugar Fix, Lemon Oil, Lavender Fragrance Oil, Lavender Oil, and Water. Please provide recommendations, including adding or removing ingredients, suitable ratios, and mixing instructions. Thank you.
What is the percentage range of Acetyl Glucosamine that helps with skin exfoliation?
I have a lot of [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/60-%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99:36olext7]clogged pores[/url:36olext7] under the skin. Could you recommend a formulation? I have very oily skin and dislike anything sticky. Thank you.
I am using Pro Polymer to make an Alcohol Gel formulation with the following percentages: Ethyl Alcohol 65% Water 24.4% Aloe Vera Extract (Water Base) 8% Glycerin 1% Essential Oil 1% Pro Polymer 0.6% The resulting gel is quite cloudy. How can I adjust the formula or process to improve clarity?
I am planning to make glycerin soap. 1. Between Papain and Linked Papain, which one is suitable for making soap? The soap base contains water in the formula. 2. Besides these ingredients, are there any other ingredients that can accelerate cell turnover and can be added to soap?
Can all fragrances from MySkinRecipes be used for making scented candles? If not all, which ones are suitable and which ones are not?
I am a new member interested in fragrances and perfumes. I would like to try making a room spray that can eliminate odors and also add fragrance. How can I do this? Could you please provide some guidance and information?
When mixing a reed diffuser formula, should ingredients be measured by volume or weight? Can dried flowers, gold leaf, or other decorations be added to the mixture, and will this cause the flowers to rot? Also, this formula does not contain Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, and Propylene Glycol. What are the disadvantages of these substances, and why is it better for the formula to be without them?
I have the following formula for a water essence focused on brightening: Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland) 5% Activated Resorcinol™ 1% GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) 4% VersaMoist™ (PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether) 2% Xanthan Gum (clear gel, smooth texture) 0.1-0.2% น้ำกลั่น 88% I want the product to focus on brightening and be dispensable from a pump bottle. Should I use Xanthan Gum or a polymer as the gelling agent? Also, should I add a preservative?
When ordering active ingredients, will I receive documentation about the raw material?
Regarding spa oil that turns the water milky white when poured into the bath, what kind of emulsion or substance is used? Thank you.
I have a 1% Hyaluronic Acid serum base and want to add Apple Stem Cell and Rose Stem Cell extracts. What should be used as a solvent for these ingredients? Do I need to dissolve the powder form before adding it to the serum base, or can I add the powder directly?
When using [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/661-sucrose-stearate-sucrose-palmitate.html:2t06tjza]Sugar Gel[/url:2t06tjza] (Sucrose Stearate/Palmitate) to create a gel cleanser formulation that includes water, is it necessary to add a [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/34-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2:2t06tjza]preservative[/url:2t06tjza]?
Can Sodium Lactate (60% Liquid, Natural) be used in bar soap formulation, and can the resulting product be claimed as 'all natural soap'?
Regarding the extracts and dry powders sold on the website: * Are these ingredients intended for use in dietary supplements? * If so, can I purchase them, mix them myself, and encapsulate them for personal consumption? * Is simply mixing the powders together ("คลุกผงต่างๆ ให้เข้ากัน") sufficient? * Can substances soluble in fat be mixed together with substances soluble in water in this manner (in powder form)? * Does the Staff have any additional information not already provided on the website?
May I ask if [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87-%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/178-coco-glucoside.html:1u3nek54]Coco Glucoside[/url:1u3nek54] is the trade name Plantacare 818? Thank you.
1. Does Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3) cause a hot sensation similar to Orange Peel Extract (Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone 98%)? I am concerned that using both together might cause excessive heat. 2. I want to make a hair tonic to nourish hair roots, strengthen hair, and stimulate new growth. Can these two ingredients be used together in such a formulation?
Does Sodium Gluconate (used for pH adjustment) have certification, or can it be claimed as Organic or Natural?
Based on learning to mix perfumes using Bescents A-Z fragrance oils and a website calculator for quantities (in drops), I'd like to share my experience and the formulas for three successful scents I created: 1. Oriental Balsam Vanilla: Descriptions: Feminine Oriental Balsam Wood Civet Vanilla Spice Citrus Green. TOP NOTE | C-10, G-2. MIDDLE NOTE | I-5, J-20, Q-20, R-2. BASE NOTE | S-3, V-12, W-15, X-10, Y-1. Note: Used a tutorial formula, resulted in a baby powder scent after the top notes. 2. Baby's skin: Descriptions: Powdery Baby's head Orris Floral Aldehyde Almond Soapy Linen Milk Thyme. TOP | A-15, B-3, D-9, E-2. MID | I-8, J-2, L-2, M-4, P-2, Q-2, R-5. BASE | U-1, V-5, W-4, X-31, Y,4. Note: Used Fat milk scent for D, smells like milk tablets, opens with coolness, followed by sweet milk and powder. 3. Silver mountain: Descriptions: Fresh Smoke and ash Leathery Woody Animalic. TOP | B-29, C-11, G-3, D-1. MID | I-4, K-1, L-7, O-3, P-2, Q-2. BASE | S-1, T-6, U-14, W-17, Y-3. After mixing the fragrance oils (over 2ml) and adding 99% alcohol and DPG to a total of 10ml, the concentration is Eau de parfum. I'm sharing these impressive results.