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I would like a formula for a clay mask that has a cream texture. Could you please provide guidance or recommendations? Thank you.
I would like advice on a toner formula for oily skin. Is the following ingredient list suitable? 1. sterile water / Di-water 80% 2.[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/2014-complex-salicylic-acid-powder-water-soluble.html:vm2itmp1]Complex Salicylic Acid[/url:vm2itmp1] 5% 3.[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2/74-vitamin-b3-niacinamide-%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B53.html:vm2itmp1]Vitamin B3[/url:vm2itmp1] 5% 4.[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/whitening-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7/116-glucosamine-n-acetyl-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99.html:vm2itmp1]GlucoBright[/url:vm2itmp1] 4% 5.[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%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%A2/155-phenoxyethanol-%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-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B5paraben.html:vm2itmp1]Phenoxyethanol[/url:vm2itmp1] 1%
Could you please provide more information about Monolaurin (Glyceryl Monolaurate)? Specifically, is it produced via a bio-process, and are the raw materials (Glycerol and Lauric Acid) bio-based? Thank you.
I have the following lotion formula and would like to know if I can mix it without a blender, how to mix it manually, if I can add Dimethicone to make the texture lighter, and if there are alternative emulsifiers besides Butter Cream Maker that can achieve a slightly liquid lotion texture that is not too thick? My formula is: 1. Skin mimic 15% 2. Moist 24 5% 3. Niacinamide 5% 4. Palmitamide MEA 5% 5. Ezerrawax 5% 6. natural moisture Amino acid 5% 7. Panthenol 3% 8. lipid soft f (Ethyl Linoleate) 3% 9. Ectoin 2% 10. Glyceryl glucoside 2% 11. 4D Hyaluron 1% 12. Butter Cream Maker 2% 13. Phospolipid 1% 14. Trehalose 1% 15. Mild Preserved Eco 1% 16. natural Bisabolol 0.5% 17. Glycyrrhetinic Acid (enoxolone) 0.5% 18. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 0.5% 19. Oat Avenanthramides 0.2% 20. WhiteCumin(Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) 0.2% 21. Allantoin 0.5% of water 22. Vitamin E d alpha 0.1% Water the rest.
I purchased Fullerene and Phloretin to mix with Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid. Phloretin disperses well in the formula, but Fullerene C60 clumps and floats on top. How can I resolve this issue?
I would like to inquire about colorants used in soap other than mica. I see there are several types; what are the differences between each type? Also, if I want to order titanium dioxide that is soluble in oil, which one should I choose?
I have a facial cleansing gel formula with the following composition: Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming) 10% Water 77.5% [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:5qcfymmy]Glycerin[/url:5qcfymmy] 99.5% 5% 1,3-[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/1337-1-3-propanediol.html:5qcfymmy]Propanediol[/url:5qcfymmy] (Natural) 5% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99/3400-citromask-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9D%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99.html:5qcfymmy]Citromask[/url:5qcfymmy] 0.5% [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/510-peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate-sugarthick.html:5qcfymmy]SugarThick[/url:5qcfymmy] 1% [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/1001-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:5qcfymmy]Mild Preserved Eco[/url:5qcfymmy] 1% 1. Is this facial cleansing gel formula suitable for individuals with Sebderm, as their skin is very sensitive and prone to irritation? 2. If I increase the Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming) to 20%, would it be suitable for normal skin? 3. What is the correct mixing procedure for this formula?
I am formulating a moisturizing cream with the following formula: Water 75.5 Glycerin 3.0 Xanthan Gum 0.2 Carbomer 940 0.3 Cetearyl Alcohol 3.0 Caprylic/ capric triglyceride 2.0 Cetyl Alcohol 2.5 Ceteareth-20 2.0 Petrolatum 0.5 Dimethicone 3.0 Stearic Acid 2.0 Triethanolamine Adjust until pH 5 Coffee pulp extract 5.0 Microcare PHC 1.0 The resulting cream texture is not dense, it is greasy, absorbs slowly, and is sticky. I would like to know which ingredients should be decreased or increased to achieve a denser, fast-absorbing, easy-to-spread, non-greasy texture. Could someone knowledgeable please help answer? Thank you in advance.
Could you please provide information on the origin (plant or animal) of the following ingredients: Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Hyaluronic Acid (small MW), and Glyceryl Stearate? Thank you.
What is the purification percentage (%purification) and brand name of the Microcrystalline Cellulose product available [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87-%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%8ค%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9E/6398-microcrystalline-cellulose.html:33t24xcw]here[/url:33t24xcw]?
I am developing a serum formulation for skin brightening and hydration and would like a review of the formula for suitability, especially regarding the whitening agents included. I also need advice on which emulsifier to use as the formula contains oils. The formulation is as follows: Aque 73.1000, Nicotinamide 5.0000, 1,3-Propanediol (Natural) 5.0000, n-acetyl glucosamine 4.0000, Activated Resorcinol™ 1.0000, Pantothenic Acid 2.0000, Microcare PHC 1.0000, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 1.0000, Allantoin 0.5000, Sodium Hyaluronic Acid 0.4000, Glycerine 0.3000, Disodium EDTA 0.2000, Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 2.0000, Sweet Almond Oil (Refined) 3.0000, Phenylethyl Resorcinol (eq. Sym-White™) 0.5000. (The formula currently lacks an emulsifier).
I have a question. I want to make a natural air freshener spray. If I don't want to use alcohol as an ingredient, which substances can I use instead?
I would like to inquire about a pink colorant for body sunscreen lotion. I need an oil-soluble colorant. Could you please recommend one? Also, do you have it available for sale?
I have a formula for a cream targeting brightening, acne, and wrinkles with the following percentages: 1. Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland) 4% 2. Repair Activator™ Liquid (Bifida Ferment Lysate) 10% 3. GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) 4% 4. Activated Resorcinol™ 1% 5. Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract) 1% 6. Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) 1% 7. Ectoine (Ectoin) 2% 8. Beta Glucan (Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract) 5% 9. Squalane (Olive) 5% 10. Light Cream Maker™ 1% 11. Xanthan Gum (ชนิดเจลใส, เนื้อเนียนไม่ยืด) 0.5% 12. Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1% 13. Witch Hazel (Distillate - Alcohol Free, Paraben Free) 5% 14. Willow Bark Extract 5% 15. Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq. Matrixyl 3000) 3% 16. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka. Pitera) 52% Are these percentages okay? Do I need to add or remove anything? If I increase Witch Hazel to 10%, will the cream become too viscous? Could you please advise on the mixing method?
I want to make a massage oil in gel form that can also nourish the skin. I would like to ask if the raw materials I have prepared are suitable for this purpose. If any should be changed or added, please advise. The raw materials prepared are: Part 1 - Natural oils (approximately 80-85% of the formula) Part 2 - Active Ingredients: White Cumin, Vitamin C, E Part 3 - Solvent: Distilled Water (approximately 10% of the formula) Part 4 - Moisturizer: Glycerin (small amount) Part 5 - Oil Gellant: Sugar Gel Part 6 - Fragrance and Flora Fix (fragrance fixative) Part 7 - Preservative: Mild Preserved Eco Based on the information I saw, can Sugar Gel create a clear gel texture and help emulsify water into the formula? Or should I use any other emulsifier? Is it necessary to include Protec OX or EDTA in the formula?
If we use [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/510-peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate-sugarthick.html:5egdqybk]SugarThick[/url:5egdqybk] in a formulation, is it necessary to use [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/153-citric-acid-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7.html:5egdqybk]Citric Acid[/url:5egdqybk] to thicken the formula?
Based on the following viscosity ranges for different types of mineral oil: Very Light Mineral Oil (Viscosity between 15-23mm2/s), Light Mineral Oil (Viscosity between 35-40mm2/s), and Heavy Mineral Oil (Viscosity between 65-70mm2/s), which type should be used for making lotion?
I am using the following sunscreen formula: 1. SPF Protect Ultra™ II 15% 2. Milk Lotion Maker™ 3% 3. Satin Cream Maker™ 0.7% 4. Water 80.3% 5. Mild Preserved Eco™ 1% I want the sunscreen texture to be similar to Anessa sunscreen for face, which is thinner and more milky. With the current mix, the texture feels thicker than desired and not like a milky lotion. Should I increase the amount of Milk Lotion Maker™ to achieve a thinner, more milky texture? Thank you in advance.
Please review the following ingredients for a skincare formulation targeting soft, bright, non-dry, and even-toned skin. I would like to know if any ingredients should be added or removed, and the recommended percentage for each: GlucoBright (Acetyl Glucosamine), Safe B3 (Niacinamide), Allantoin, Pro Polymer (Allianz OPT), Mild Preserved Eco (Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol), Glycerin, Natto Gum, Sym-White (Phenylethyl Resorcinol), Repair Activator BG (Bifida Ferment Lysate), Distilled Water.
If I want to make herbal shampoo to cover gray hair, where should I start?
