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I am working with the **Antiperspirant / Deodorant Base Cream (ID 124994)** formulation and would like to substitute Aluminum Chlorohydrate with Potassium Alum. I need guidance...

I am using a Stabilized Cellulase Enzyme (Alkaline type) which has an optimal activation range of pH 6-10 and temperature 25-60°C. I have two questions regarding its use in a...

Regarding the product Urea (High Purity, Cosmetics, Powder) (Product ID 149): 1. What is its physical form? Is it considered a urea crystal? 2. Is this specific grade of Urea...

I am using **Carbamide Peroxide (Gel, 25% Carbamide Peroxide)**. Is my understanding correct that this product can be applied directly to the tooth surface for a duration of...

Please provide a simple, basic toothpaste formulation recipe suitable for general cleaning and a fresh feeling, utilizing **Hydrated Silica** as the primary abrasive agent. The...

Can **MSH Black™ (Acetyl Hexapeptide-1)** be incorporated into a shampoo formulation? If not, what are the recommended product types (e.g., leave-on vs. wash-off) and usage...

I am using the **Cleansing Balm (Colorless, Fragrance-Free)** base (Product ID 31507). What is the recommended percentage range for adding oil-based nourishing ingredients, and...

I have a question regarding the ingredient `Natamycin (50%, From Bacteria Fermentation)`. 1. What exactly is this product? 2. In practical food formulation, if a recipe...

I attempted to incorporate L-tryptophan into a fruit juice beverage formulation. I observed that the resulting drink had an intensely bitter taste at the concentration used:...

Which blend provides better thickening properties in a cream formulation: `Cetearyl Alcohol (50/50, e.q. Lanette O)` or `Cetearyl Alcohol (30/70, eq. Lanette D)`?

I plan to use **Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced)** powder in a skin cream formulation. 1. Can **Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced)** be mixed into a skin cream? 2. How...

What is the correct procedure for dissolving and achieving optimal thickening with `METHOCEL F4M` (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)? Should hot water be used, and what are the...

What are the INS (International Numbering System) codes for the following natural food colorants? * Gardenia Yellow Color (Natural Food Colorant) * Turmeric Extract Curcumin...

I plan to use Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 100% purely as a final product. I have two main questions regarding its stability and use: 1. If I use the raw material purely...

What are the key differences in material, function, and purpose between **oil blotting paper/film**, **powder pressing equipment** (used for manufacturing compact cosmetics),...

I have **Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced) 99%** powder. 1. How should this ingredient be used? 2. If I already have an existing commercial body lotion (e.g., Vaseline), what...

I plan to mix the following 10 active ingredients into the Absolue Soft Cream Base (compare to Lancome) - 500 gram. Please advise on the recommended mixing ratios,...

I am formulating a facial spray mist and encountered a significant solubility issue. When adding Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) to the main water phase, the entire...

I am attempting to incorporate **PoreNin™ (Tannic Acid)** powder into a water-based formulation (serum or facial mist spray). I found that the powder is extremely difficult to...

What are natural alternatives to the following synthetic ingredients for use in cosmetic formulations, especially for hair care? Please recommend specific natural ingredients...