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Please recommend effective and non-irritating ingredients that can help reduce dark circles under the eyes.

Cosmetics Dark Circles Reduction Eye Care Skin Irritation Effectiveness Puffiness Reduction
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Hello, I would like to inquire about making a BHA lotion for facial skin. I want a liquid texture like water for a light feel that is not heavy on the face, helps reduce acne, reduces irritation, and tightens pores. The ingredients I plan to use are: Salicylic Acid (ordinary type) 2% Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 20%) 0.2% Butylene Glycol 10% Skin-mimic™ 5% Polysorbate 20 10% Glycoprotein 2.5% DMI 3% EDTA 0.2% Distilled Water 67.1% I would like to ask if this combination of ingredients is feasible? If so, are there any improvements or additional recommendations you can suggest? Thank you very much.

Cosmetics Serum Acne Treatment Solubility Preservation pH Adjustment
Posted by irin.puree
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I am formulating a serum with the following ingredients and concentrations: PiteraEx™ (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract) 1.5%, Double Hyaluron Liquid 1%, Safe B3 (Niacinamide) 4%, Zinc PCA 1%, Gluco Bright (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) 4%. My mixing procedure is to put all ingredients into water and blend until combined. I would like to know if these ingredients are compatible, if the concentrations are sufficient for effectiveness, and how strong and long I should blend the mixture.

Cosmetics Serum Compatibility Effectiveness Mixing Procedure Skin Brightening
Posted by popwdream
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Can a formulation containing the following ingredients be mixed: Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) 10%, Pal GHK (Matrixyl 3000) 5%, Hydrolyzed Elastin from fish 3-5%, Collagen HP 5%, a moisturizer base, preservative 0.5%, Disodium EDTA 0.3%, and the remainder being water?

Cosmetics Cream Compatibility Stability Anti-aging Mixing Procedure
Posted by austiname789
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I am formulating a shampoo using EasyThick to increase viscosity. I added EasyThick at 3% concentration to the formula and heated it until dissolved, but the shampoo did not thicken. What could be the reason for this?

Cosmetics Shampoo Viscosity Thickener Mixing Procedure Usage Percentage
Posted by wannisa.sj
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I have a sunscreen formula that tested at SPF 15. I want to increase the SPF to 50. Here is the formula: * Caprylic/capric triglyceride: 10% * Stearin acid: 3% * Glyceryl Stearate: 1.50% * Cetus Alcohol: 0.50% * Titanium Dioxide (easy mix): 3.00% * Yellow Iron Oxide (easy mix): 1.00% * Red Iron Oxide (easy mix): 0.30% * Black Iron Oxide (easy mix): 0.20% * DI Water: 60.75% * Butylene Glycol: 5.00% * Triethanolamine: 1.00% * Xanthan Gum: 0.25% * BMTE: 1.20% * Homisalate: 7.00% * LipidSoft: 2.00% * mineral oil: 2.00% * Zinc PCA: 1.00% * Water Guard: 3.00% Could you please provide guidance on which ingredients and how much to add/adjust to achieve SPF 50?

Cosmetics Sunscreen Formulation Sun Protection SPF Boosting Formulation Adjustment SPF/PA Testing
Posted by biskit_non
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Regarding the Microemulsion Cleanser formula provided: Microemulsion Cleanser: [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/make-up-remover/971-oilsify-15-cleansing-oil-emulsifier.html:1vz8kn99]Oilsify 15[/url:1vz8kn99] 30% Any Oil 50% Water 10% [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%A2/320-butylene-glycol-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5.html:1vz8kn99]Butylene Glycol[/url:1vz8kn99] 10% I have the following questions: 1. For "Any Oil", which types of oil are recommended? 2. If using [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4/120-grape-seed-oil-%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99.html:1vz8kn99]Grape Seed Oil[/url:1vz8kn99] refined, will the cleaning performance be good? 3. How should it be used? Should it be applied to wet or dry skin? 4. Compared to standard cleansing oil, which one (microemulsion or cleansing oil) cleans the skin better?

Cosmetics Microemulsion Facial Cleanser Makeup Removal Usage Method Effectiveness
Posted by thawatch2203
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I want a natural preservative to add to 100% aloe vera gel without adding anything else.

Cosmetics Preservation Gel Natural Formulation Water-based Formulation Challenge Test
Posted by emkus30
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Based on the following ingredient list and percentages: Distilled Water 24%, Repair Activator 10%, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq. Argireline) 10%, Safe-B3 (Switzerland) 5%, Superoxide Dismutase Liposome (SOD) 5%, Skin-mimic (Skin Barrier Restoration) 5%, MOIST24 5%, Adenosine Liposome 5%, WaterLube Slip 5%, GlucoBright (Acetyl glucosamine) 4%, Beta Glucan (Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract) 3%, Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq. Matrixyl 3000) 3%, VersaMoist 2%, Ume Extract 2%, HydroAlgae 2%, Ethoxydiglycol 2%, Ectoine 2%, WaterLock 2%, Mild Preserved Eco 1%, L-Carnosine 1%, MicroKill 1%, Xanthan Gum 1%. Please analyze the ingredient list to determine if they are compatible for mixing, and if the resulting texture will be sticky, especially when mixing manually. Which ingredients should be removed or added to reduce stickiness and improve spreadability? Will the mixture have a strong scent? Please also provide a step-by-step manual mixing procedure for these ingredients.

Cosmetics Serum Texture Stickiness Mixing Procedure Formulation Examples
Posted by jaguelos.azure
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I have three different formulas and questions regarding each: Formula 1: Skin-mimic 5% Superoxide Dismutase Liposome 5% Dimethyl Isosorbide 3% beta glucan 3% Adenosine Liposome 3% Probio-Protect 2% (Preservative) Ectoin 2% Glutathione 2% Siliwax Aqua 5% Active Protec UV 1% Carnosine 1% Bakuchiol 1% Centella 1% Orange Peel Extract 1% Phloretin 1% French Pine Bark Extract 1% Licorice Extract (licochalcona 1%) 1% Yerba santa protein 1% ActiveProtec OX 1% Resveratrol 1% Avena sativa (Oat) Extract (Oil Soluble) 1% Fullerenes 0.2% Q10 0.5% Genistein 0.2% Disodium EDTA 0.2% Aloe Vera Gel Lite Rest Questions for Formula 1: 1. The expected result is to use it as a daytime antioxidant. Is the formula suitable and are the ingredients compatible? 2. Which ingredients contribute to a sticky texture? 3. Are the preservative (Probio-Protect), Disodium EDTA, Active Protec UV, and ActiveProtec OX necessary? Formula 2: Skin-mimic 15% Bifida Ferment Lysate liquid 10% Rhamnose 5% Niacinamide 5% Prebio-care 3% Yeast Resurface 3% Natural moisture Amino acid 3% Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 3% Glycosaminoglycan 3% Apple Stem Cell 3% Glycoprotein 2.5% Grape Seed Extract 1% Ume Extract 2% Natural Betaine 2% Siliwax Aqua 3% Laurocapram water 2% probio care 2% (Preservative) Glyceryl glucoside 2% Ethoxydiglycol 2% N-acetyl-L-hydroProline 1% HEPES 1% Bio-Mineral 1% Trehalose 1% Palmitamide MEA 0.5% Disodium EDTA 0.2% Water Rest Questions for Formula 2: 1. The expected result is moisturizing, skin barrier repair, and balancing skin bacteria. Is the formula suitable and are the ingredients compatible? 2. What percentage of HEPES is needed to adjust the pH of the formula, considering N-acetyl-L-hydroProline, to be within the suitable range? I need to specify the percentage for production. 3. If Ethoxydiglycol is used, is it still necessary to use Laurocapram water? Formula 3: lipid soft f 20% Avena sativa oat extract oil soluble 5% Cerasoft 5% Resveratrol 2% Laurocapram oil 2% Bisabolol 1% Bakuchiol 1% DPHP 1% Tocotrienols 1% Phytosterol 1% Phytosphingosine 1% Idebenone 0.5% Silybum Marianum Extract 0.5% Pseudoceramide 0.5% Pure Baicalin 0.3% Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract 0.3% WhiteCumin 0.2% Rose Hip Oil Rest Question for Formula 3: 1. The expected result is an antioxidant and anti-wrinkle face oil. Is the formula suitable and are the ingredients compatible? Thank you in advance.

Cosmetics Compatibility Stability Serum Oil Stickiness
Posted by fernananan
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I would like to order a formula for an intensive rinse-off hair treatment. I need the following ingredients: 1. Hydrolized [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%A1-%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B0/657-keratin-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8คราติน.html:39mqswvv]Keratin[/url:39mqswvv] 2. Hydrolized silk 3. Pro[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%มอยส์เจอร์ไรเซอร์/111-panthenol-pro-vitamin-b5-%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%9Bรวิตามินบี5.html:39mqswvv]Vitamin B5[/url:39mqswvv] 4. [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%ต่อต้านริ้วรอย/749-ceramide-complex-ceratouch-powder.html:39mqswvv]Ceramide[/url:39mqswvv] 5. silicone 6. Other moisturizing/shining agents. Please provide an intensive formula. Thank you.

Cosmetics Hair Treatment Wash-off Application Conditioning Hair Smoothness Glossiness
Posted by arthitathom
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My daughter already has acne, and it worsened with 3 new pimples after wearing a mask all day at school. I would like to ask the following questions about a formulation I am considering: 1. Are the following ingredients compatible? Rose Water 42% Willow Bark Extract 10% 4D Hyaluronic Acid 5% Laurocapram (Water Soluble) 2% Madecassoside-80 (Centella Asiatica Extract) 1% Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic) 3% MOIST72™ 2% Tea Tree Oil (Water Soluble) 2% Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) 1% Nano Silver Solution 2000ppm 2% Silky Serum Base 30% 2. If I remove Silky Serum Base and increase Rose Water to 72% to make an essence, will this cause Nano Silver Solution to precipitate? 3. Can I mix the ingredients in the order listed, and what precautions should I take?

Cosmetics Acne-prone Skin Serum Essence Compatibility Precipitation
Posted by aoonjung
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If I use fragrance oil from your store to mix 100ml of perfume, what percentage of fragrance oil and alcohol should I use to achieve the best scent and longevity?

Cosmetics Perfume Fragrance Concentration Long-lasting Fragrance Formulation
Posted by papatsorn
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Will Butyl[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/spf-sunscreen/269-octisalate-ethylhexyl-salicylate-octyl-salicylate.html:18whl048]Octyl Salicylate[/url:18whl048] be available for sale? It is very suitable for developing sunscreen formulations. Please consider stocking it.

Cosmetics Sunscreen Formulation Solubility Cosmetic Application SPF Boosting
Posted by skeggiold.film
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I want to make a herbal spray using the following formula: Ethyl Alcohol (99.9% , 200 Proof, Perfumer Grade) / Alcohol denat and Freeze Me™ (Menthone Glycerin Acetal) / MENTHONE Glycerin ACETA combined with herbal extract from alcohol 96% totaling 95%, Cetiol OE 1%, Vitamin E 1%, preservative 1%, and fashion fragrance 2%. Is this formula possible? Please provide recommendations.

Cosmetics Spray Alcohol Formulation Solubility Solubilizer Stability
Posted by ostoonnieshop
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Could you please compare different types of colorants for lip balm, specifically Mica, ReadyMix, and EasyMix? I would like to know the differences in terms of: finished look (e.g., glossy or matte), manufacturing process (e.g., hand mixing or requiring special equipment), usage percentage (%) in the formula, and registration requirements.

Cosmetics Lip Balm Pigment Mixing Procedure Usage Percentage Product Registration
Posted by visudapharmacy
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I'm very happy that MySkinRecipes has started selling [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0/8118-fullerene-c60.html:3h6e6xcy]Fullerene C60[/url:3h6e6xcy]. The product information states that "Finished product packaging should be in opaque bottles, not suitable for translucent packaging." Normally, when ordering test formulations, they come in translucent white bottles. If I want opaque bottles, how should I proceed? Can I contact the team before payment to request opaque bottles and potentially pay extra?

Cosmetics Stability Packaging Custom Order Raw Material
Posted by misix24
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I would like to know if we need to use all the Aroma Chemicals listed for Jasmine, for example: 1.Alpha-Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde 2.Jasmone Cis 3.Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, Hedione (standard) 4.Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, Hedione (high Cis) 5.Herbal Pyran 6.Benzyl Acetate 7.Alpha-amyl Cinnamaldehyde 8.Dihydrojasmone 9.Benzyl Formate 10.Benzyl Isobutyrate 11.Jasmin Cyclopentanone, Jasmatone 12.Freesia Acetate, Myraldyl Acetate 13.Dihydro Iso Jasmonate 14.Dihydrojasmone lactone, Lactojasmone 15.Jasmin Pyranol 16.Benzyl Butyrate. Do we need to buy all of them? If not, how do we choose which ones to use?

Cosmetics Fragrance Formulation Ingredient Selection Mixing Procedure Perfume Custom Formulation
Posted by santi2711
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I'm asking about [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99-fragrance-fixative/7835-12h-fix-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99.html:1sxp7mzb]12H Fix[/url:1sxp7mzb]. I used [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/706-alcohol-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%AE%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%8C.html:1sxp7mzb]alcohol[/url:1sxp7mzb] as the solvent, but it still didn't dissolve. How should I use it? The formula does not contain water, but it still didn't dissolve.

Cosmetics Solubility Fragrance Fixation Alcohol Formulation Mixing Procedure Fragrance Formulation
Posted by cmorya
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What are the percentages of Caffeine, Adenosine, and Vitamin B3 in Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3)? Can its use at the recommended rate achieve the same efficacy from Vitamin B3 as using 5% Niacinamide alone in a formula? If more efficacy is desired, should additional Niacinamide be added, and at what percentage?

Cosmetics Concentration Effectiveness Anti-aging Skin Health Ingredient Suggestion
Posted by krittin123
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