Browse Questions and Answers

Silk Lotion Maker and Electrolyte Resistance

Regarding the ingredient Silk Lotion Maker (Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG16/16 Dimethicone), is it highly resistant to electrolytes?

Cosmetics Electrolytes Emulsifier Ionic Compatibility Lotion Stability

Posted by belle_kanokorn

2020-12-12 Read More

Using Thyme Care and Light Lotion Maker in Shampoo Formulation

I have some questions about using Thyme Care as a preservative and Light Lotion Maker as an emulsifier in a water-based shampoo base. 1. Can Thyme Care be used directly as a...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Essential Oil Mixing Procedure Preservation Shampoo

Posted by wanwisasat

2020-12-11 Read More

Cloudiness in Water-based Fragrance Spray Formula

My formula contains Essential oil 4%, Flora Solve Clear 12%, Water 80%, and Flora Fix 4%. I've tested multiple times and found that Flora Fix is causing cloudiness. What can I...

Cosmetics Encapsulation Long-lasting Solubility Spray Turbidity

Posted by woottidanai

2020-12-11 Read More

Comparison: Pro Polymer vs. Carbomer Ultrez 21 (Same INCI)

What are the differences between...

Cosmetics Gel Formation Ingredient Comparison Ionic Compatibility Thickener pH Suitability

Posted by koolsaph

2020-12-11 Read More

Combining Whitening Agents and Sunscreen

I would like to make a sunscreen that also reduces melasma and brightens the skin. Can Z-White (Zinc Glycinate) be mixed into a sunscreen cream? If not, are there any other...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Melasma Treatment Skin Brightening Sunscreen Formulation

Posted by phunyisa_poonmak

2020-12-11 Read More

Adjusting Oily Lip Mask Texture (Laneige Style) After Replacing Vaseline with Shea Butter

I want to create a lip mask formula similar to Laneige's texture. I changed the formula by replacing **Vaseline** with **Shea Butter**. However, the resulting texture is too...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Lip Mask Non-oily Texture Texture Waxes

Posted by cwj.innovation

2020-12-10 Read More

Fragrance Stability in Lotion

How can I make the fragrance added to lotion stable so it doesn't fade or change?

Cosmetics Compatibility Fragrance Lotion Oxidation Stability

Posted by mum141

2020-12-10 Read More

Inquiry on PVPP (Cross-linked PVP) Grade

I saw on the website that Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP, Cross-linked PVP) is commonly used as a tablet disintegrator. The description states "Cosmetic Grade / Food Grade...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Application Food Application Ingredient Classification Tablet

Posted by thewishkywazz

2020-12-09 Read More

Combining Multiple Whitening Ingredients

I would like to know if Activated-resorcinol, tranexamic-acid, Z-White, Sym White, Safe B3, GlucoBright can be mixed together in a formula. Thank you.

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Skin Brightening Stability pH Adjustment

Posted by slim.sr

2020-12-08 Read More

Adding Moisturizing Ingredients to Liquid Soap

Could you recommend ingredients that can be added to liquid soap to increase skin moisture?

Cosmetics Humectant Hydration Ingredient Suggestion Liquid Soap Skin Dryness

Posted by t.anchalee76

2020-12-07 Read More

Using HEPES for pH Adjustment in High pH Cream

If a cream has a high pH, can HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid) be used to manage the pH? Thank you.

Cosmetics Buffering Cream Exfoliation High pH pH Adjustment

Posted by wissanu_com

2020-12-07 Read More

Adjusting Serum Formula for Better Texture

I have formulated a serum with the following ingredients and percentages: Rosehip oil 5% Argan Oil 5% Glyceryl Stearate Citrate 3% Fractionated Coconut Oil 20% shea butter...

Cosmetics Humectant Serum Stickiness Texture Usage Percentage

Posted by iamkancha

2020-12-07 Read More

Alternatives for Poloxamer 407 (Pluronic F127)

Are there any ingredients that can be used as an alternative to Poloxamer 407 (Pluronic F127)?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Solubility Solubilizer Surfactant Water-based Formulation

Posted by fenemie

2020-12-06 Read More

Chlorophyll Color and pH Stability

Could you please provide the color range of chlorophyll based on pH, similar to the information available for anthocyanins? Specifically, I would like to know what color it...

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Color Changing Coloring Stability pH Suitability

Posted by glimirofficial

2020-12-06 Read More

Zinc Citrate Solubility and Use in Toothpaste

When dissolving Zinc Citrate...

Cosmetics Precipitation Solubility Stability Texture Toothpaste

Posted by noksilalom

2020-12-05 Read More

Formulating a Non-Greasy Cream Base for Masks/Scrubs

Please advise the percentage amount to use to get a cream base texture for making masks, poultices, or scrub creams that is not greasy....

Cosmetics Cream Base Non-sticky Texture Scrub Stability Usage Percentage

Posted by austiname789

2020-12-05 Read More

Combining AHA & Hyaluronic Acid and Fixing Foam in Serum

Can AHA be used together with hyaluronic acid in the same formula? Also, how can white foam that appears when blending a serum be fixed?

Cosmetics Air Bubbles Ingredient Interaction Mixing Procedure Serum pH Suitability

Posted by cheyang_cheyang

2020-12-04 Read More

Serum Formulation Guidance: Completing Formula, Missing Ingredients, and Emulsification

I have the following list of ingredients for a serum formulation, currently totaling 51.9%: 1. Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) 10% 2. WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane)...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Preservation Serum Stability Thickener

Posted by thnptbu

2020-12-04 Read More

Formulation Feasibility and pH Suitability for a Complex Serum

I have a formula with the following ingredients and percentages: Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) 10 Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3) 5 GlucoBright™ (Acetyl...

Cosmetics Compatibility Custom Formulation Serum Skin Brightening pH Adjustment

Posted by wissanu_com