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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.
Could you recommend ingredients that can be added to liquid soap to increase skin moisture?
If a cream has a high pH, can HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid) be used to manage the pH? Thank you.
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 water 10% Phospholipid 5% Skin mimic 10% Sodium PCA 10% Matrixyl 3000 3% Glycerine 10% oat(hydroxyphenny acid) 0.2% Pitera 10% Panthenol pro vitamin b 5 3% Mild Preserved Eco 1% Rose Water 14% The resulting texture is very thick and sticky, difficult to spread, and feels heavy. What should I add, reduce, change, or substitute to improve the texture?
Are there any ingredients that can be used as an alternative to Poloxamer 407 (Pluronic F127)?
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 will be at pH 3.5-4 and if it can be used in formulations with this pH.
When dissolving Zinc Citrate ([url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/oral-care-%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%8A%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81/1232-zinc-citrate.html:2fez46cb]Zinc Citrate[/url:2fez46cb]) in water at 70-80°C, the water becomes cloudy white. If left standing, the water and powder separate. Can this cloudy solution be used directly in toothpaste?
Please advise the percentage amount to use to get a cream base texture for making masks, poultices, or scrub creams that is not greasy. [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/174-glyceryl-stearate-monostearate-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%97.html:31k6yrh3]Glyceryl Stearate SE / Glyceryl Monostearate SE[/url:31k6yrh3] __% [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/173-cetyl-alcohol-vegetable.html:31k6yrh3]Cetyl Alcohol (Vegetable)[/url:31k6yrh3] __% If adding stability, can [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/141-light-cream-maker-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A1.html:31k6yrh3]Light Cream Maker[/url:31k6yrh3] be used together? If yes, what percentage should be added? The rest are various humectants, extracts [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/13-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%A7:31k6yrh3]whitening[/url:31k6yrh3] such as [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%A7/134-vitamin-c-l-ascorbic-acid-%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5.html:31k6yrh3]Vitamin C[/url:31k6yrh3], water / [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/184-disodium-edta-2na.html:31k6yrh3]Disodium EDTA[/url:31k6yrh3] / [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/34-%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%A2:31k6yrh3]preservative[/url:31k6yrh3].
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?
I have the following list of ingredients for a serum formulation, currently totaling 51.9%: 1. Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) 10% 2. WhiteCumin™ (Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) 0.3% 3. Safflower Seed Oil (High Oleic, Refined) 10% 4. Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland) 10% 5. Seamollient 20% 6. Ethoxydiglycol 2.6% 7. Phospholipid 1% 8. GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) 4% 9. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (DPHP) 2% The total percentage is currently not 100%. I have three questions: 1. Can I add Purified Water to complete the formula to 100%? 2. Are there any essential missing ingredients in this formula, such as penetration enhancers, formula stabilizers, or texture agents? If so, what ingredients should be added and in what quantity? 3. If I want to make the water and oil ingredients compatible in this formula, what ingredients should I add and how should I adjust the proportions?
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 glucosamine) 4 N-Acetyl Cysteine (สังเคราะห์ Glutathione) 4 Yeast Radiance™ 3 MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine) 2 PiteraEx™ (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract) 1 VersaMoist™ (PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether) 2 Xanthan Gum (ชนิดเจลใส, เนื้อธรรมดา) 1 Disodium EDTA 0.2 Ethoxydiglycol 1.5 ActiveProtec™ UV 1.5 ActiveProtec™ OX 1 Triethanolamine 99% 0.4 Natto Gum 5 Bisabolol (Alpha Bisabolol) 1 Light Lotion Maker 2 Is it possible to formulate this? I would like the pH to be around 5.5 +-. Is this achievable?
Can Clarify-Wash powder (sodium C14-16 OLEFIN) be mixed with water and Sodium Hydroxide to make bar soap?
What are the differences between GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine), Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3), and N-Acetyl Cysteine (used to synthesize Glutathione)? GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) is used with Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) for whitening, while N-Acetyl Cysteine helps reduce facial hair. Can these three ingredients be used together in a formulation? I'm interested in the properties of each ingredient.
I want to create a formula similar to a water-based essence, including the following ingredients: Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic), X-Glycerin (PolyGlycerin-10), Skin-mimic™ (Skin Barrier Restoration), 4D Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule), and PiteraEx™ (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract). I would like to know which preservative would be suitable for this formula. I am looking for natural or mild preservative options.
Could you please provide details on preservatives that can be added to cream formulations without altering the scent of the fragrance? Are there any specific recommendations?
Based on the following ingredient list and percentages, is it possible to create a formulation, specifically for a sleeping mask? Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland) 10 GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) 8 MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine) 2 Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Fine) 10 Protec™ OX (Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate) 0.05 Protec™ UV (Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol) 0.1 Protec™ SQ 3 Disodium EDTA 0.2 Glutathione (L-Glutathione) (Extrasol, Japan) 1 Yeast Radiance™ 3 Para-Preserve (eq. Phenonip P4) 1 Ethoxydiglycol 1 Phospholipid 3 Natto Gum 5 L-Carnitine (Carnitine) 3 Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) 0.8 Bisabolol (Alpha Bisabolol) 1
In the [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/recipes/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3/2465-skin-barrier-cream/:27sw09ro]Skin Barrier Cream[/url:27sw09ro] formula, if I want to make it lighter, can I reduce the % of the following ingredients by 1% each and replace them with [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/55-emollient-ester-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99:27sw09ro]LipidSoft[/url:27sw09ro]? - [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87/1343-spent-grain-wax.html:27sw09ro]Ezerrawax[/url:27sw09ro] - [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/1041-butter-cream-maker.html:27sw09ro]Butter Cream Maker[/url:27sw09ro] - [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emollient-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99/1053-moist24-glycereth-26.html:27sw09ro]MOIST24[/url:27sw09ro] ([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/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%B9%88%E0%B8%99.html:27sw09ro]Glycereth-26[/url:27sw09ro]) Thank you.
Interested in using PiteraEx™ (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract) around 2% to make a water essence. Please advise on whether other ingredients can be added to improve skin care efficacy, or if this amount is sufficient. Also, please provide mixing instructions. Thank you.
I would like a simple formula combining Bakuchiol and water-soluble Coenzyme Q10 (Product ID 8006) that does not require blending. Is this possible? Thank you.
I want my massage oil to be harder, not liquid and messy when applied. Which natural, skin-safe [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-thickener/1047-oil-thick-dextrin-palmitate.html:31sox4bc]oil gelling agent[/url:31sox4bc] should I use?
