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I want to make a spray tonic to reduce hair loss, dandruff, and oiliness. I plan to use the following ingredients: 1. Lavender Water 60.00% 2. Dandruff-Clear™ 0.10% 3. Calcium Pantothenate 3.00% 4. Biotin Express™ 1.00% 5. Sebum-Reg 2.00% 6. Pure Keratin™ (Natural, Sheep Wool) 2.00% 7. N-Acetyl Cysteine 5.00% 8. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.50% 9. Ectoine (from Bio-fermentation) 2.00% 10. Melatonin Forte™ 1.00% 11. Hydrolyzed Silk Protein (Sericin, Powder) 0.50% 12. Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane) 3.00% 13. Laurocapram (Water Soluble) 2% 14. Ethyl Alcohol 15.9% I plan to mix according to these steps: A. Warm Lavender Water to make Dandruff-Clear™ dissolve easier. B. Cool A to room temperature, then mix in ingredients 3-8, then check pH and adjust to 5.5-6. After that, mix in the remaining ingredients. My questions are: 1. Is the mixing procedure correct? 2. Are there any ingredients that might cause an unpleasant, pungent odor? 3. Will Calcium Pantothenate at 3.00% cause stickiness? Which ingredients might cause stickiness? 4. Lavender Water already contains a preservative. Does this formula need additional preservatives because it contains Hydrolyzed Silk Protein (Sericin, Powder)? 5. Is Ethyl Alcohol at 15.9% sufficient to help the texture feel lightweight upon application?
What are the differences between Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 and Type 2?
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I want to make a herbal face mask cream using cream thickeners like Sepigel (Sepinov EMT10) and Satin Cream Maker. When I added Centella Asiatica powder, it dissolved and became liquid. How can I fix this? I want a thick, dense herbal face mask cream texture.
What is Isoambrettolide, what is it used for, and how is it related to perfume?
Could you please recommend ingredients that help kill viruses or bacteria for use in a shower cream formulation?
Based on the provided formula for a hair serum consisting of natural oils and silicones, which includes Cyclopentasiloxane 1%, Dimethicone 1%, Cyclomethicone 1%, Argan Oil 10%, Almond Oil 5%, Silicone Blender 3-4%, and SiliSolve Plus 0.5-1.0%, what adjustments (addition or reduction) should be made?
Regarding **Copper Peptide** that is already dissolved and sold by the shop at 1000ppm, equivalent to 1% in solvent, and the shop recommends using it at 1-3%: Does this mean that even though it is already dissolved at 1%, it still has to be further dissolved to get a concentration of 1-3% again? We cannot use 1000ppm to apply directly onto the skin as 100%, correct? When compared with the powder form, it has to be dissolved in solvent to reach the recommended concentration of 0.01-1%, and if dissolved to 1%, it can be applied directly onto the skin as well. So it should not be different from the one the shop has already dissolved at a ratio of 1000ppm. Therefore, the 1000ppm one should also be able to be applied directly onto the skin, correct? Thank you.
I would like to know if there are any substances that can help reduce the alcohol content in perfume without altering or changing the fragrance. Please advise. Thank you in advance.
Can Zinc Sulfate be used to make a cream for reducing melasma? If so, the ingredient description states that 10-15% concentration is effective, but the recommendation advises not exceeding 5% to avoid irritation. What percentage should be used?
Can a Magnetic Stirrer be used to mix cream (in batches less than 1 liter) to achieve a smooth texture, instead of a Homogenizer? Is it powerful enough for this purpose?
I want to make a scrub using the following ingredients: * Coffee grounds * Tamarind paste * Shea Butter Do I need to add a preservative? If so, please recommend the name and usage percentage of a suitable preservative.
I would like to inquire about ingredient recommendations: 1. I need a binder for a powder formulation, specifically looking for OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE. Could you recommend a suitable alternative available at MySkinRecipes? 2. For Dimethicone/VINYL Dimethicone Crosspolymer, could you recommend which product available at MySkinRecipes would be suitable? 3. For VINYL DEIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILESQUIOXAN CROSSPOLYMER, I am interested in POLYMETHYSILESSQUIOZANE. Could you provide recommendations for these?
I would like to inquire about solvents that can be used in mouth spray and mouthwash to help dissolve flavors in the formula to achieve a clear formula. Do you have any recommendations?
I would like to know what percentages to add/reduce for each ingredient to create a wax-like texture that can be applied to an animal's body to remove grease stains and then washed off. The ingredients I have are: 1. Glycerin, 2. SLSE, 3. Iso Paraffin, 4. Coconut Oil, 5. Fragrance (not yet chosen). I have no knowledge of formulation. Could you also suggest alternative formulas? The product I used before had a wax-like cream texture that was applied to areas with grease stains on the animal's body, and the stains came off when washed.
How can I achieve a honey color for a Gel Cream formulation? What colorants should be mixed into the formula?
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Can GlucoBright (Acetyl Glucosamine) be mixed at up to 8% in a serum without causing side effects?
I am developing a 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo formulation. The mixture separates after about 20 hours, as shown in the attached image. **Formulation Ingredients:** 1. `Sulfate Free Shampoo Base` 25% 2. `Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate` 5% 3. `Encapsulated Salicylic Acid` 5% 4. `WaterLock` 1% 5. `Condi-B5` 1% 6. `Mild Preserved Eco` 1% 7. `Fragrance` 1% 8. Water up to 100% **Mixing Procedure:** Add ingredients 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5, and 7 in order and mix manually. I have the following questions: 1. The mixture separates after standing for about 20 hours. How can I fix this? 2. The foam feels a bit low. Can I add `Foaming Tea` 5%? How should I incorporate it with the existing ingredients? 3. Comparing the current combination of `WaterLock` 1% and `Condi-B5` 1% with `Hair Wheat Protein` 1%, which is likely to provide a softer feel to the hair without leaving the skin sticky? 4. Comparing the effectiveness of `Encapsulated Salicylic Acid` 5% versus `Dandruff-Clear` 0.1% for treating dandruff and acne. Should I use them together, and if so, at what concentrations? Currently, I have to wash my hair daily; otherwise, my scalp becomes oily, itchy, and dandruff appears very easily, even if I skip washing for just one day. 5. My hair breaks and falls out very easily. Are there any additional ingredients you would recommend adding to the body wash/shampoo, or should I address this with a separate product?
Regarding the following cosmetic formulations: Cleansing gel (for face eyes lip) Water 82% Poloxamer 184 10% Betaine 3% Allantoin 0.5% 1,2-Hexanediol 3% Critic acid ปรับph Mild Preserved Eco 1% Xanthan Gum 0.5% Cleanser Water 67% Sodium cocoamphocetate 20% Panthenol 5% Betaine 3% Allantoin 0.5% 1,2-Hexanediol 3% Critic acid ปรับph Mild Preserved Eco 1% Xanthan Gum 0.5% Serum Water 86.9% Panthenol 5% Ceramide Complex (Water Dispersible Powder) 1% Betaine 3% Madecassoside-80 (Centella Asiatica Extract) 1% Allantoin 0.5 Amitose goa 0.1% DMI 3% Mild Preserved Eco 1% Xanthan Gum 0.5% If these formulations can be made, please provide the mixing steps. Thank you.
