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Sample Size and Result Format for Peptide Purity Analysis (HPLC)
I plan to submit a peptide sample for Peptide Purity Analysis using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). 1. Is a 10mg peptide sample in powder form sufficient for...
Is Green Mango Flavor 100% Natural? Guidelines for Selecting Food Grade Flavors
The customer is inquiring about the composition and appropriate selection of flavors for food and beverage applications. Specifically: 1. Is the **Green Mango Flavor (Water &...
Troubleshooting Sucrose Cream Maker Melting and Smoking Issues in Hot Process
I am attempting a **Hot Process** formulation using `Sucrose Cream Maker` in the oil phase. The oil phase consists only of Mineral Oil and Sucrose Cream Maker. When heating the...
Konjac Glucomannan Usage Percentage and Dosage
What is the recommended usage percentage or dosage for **Konjac glucomannan** (Konjac Gum) when used either as a dietary supplement or as a thickener/gelling agent in formulations?
Alternative Mineral Salts for Milder Taste in Electrolyte Tablets
# Alternative Mineral Salts for Electrolyte Tablets (Taste Masking) I am currently developing **electrolyte tablets** for oral consumption. I have used the following...
DIY Body Perfume Formulation: Achieving Longevity, Diffusion, and UV Stability
I have received concentrated fragrance oil from a friend and wish to formulate a DIY body perfume for personal use. I have already purchased some ingredients from My Skin...
Recommended Cold-Process Gelling Agents for Clear Cosmetic Gel Base (Carbomer Alternatives)
I am looking for recommendations for 3-4 cold-process gelling agents suitable for making a clear, water-based gel base for cosmetic formulations. The required characteristics...
Addition Timing and Dispersion for Carbomer 2020 and Xanthan Gum in Serum and Sunscreen
I am seeking guidance on the proper incorporation of two thickening agents in complex formulations: # 1. Carbomer 2020 (EasyDisperse, Electrolyte Tolerance, Long-flow) For use...
Incorporating Film Formers in W/O Water-Resistant Sunscreen: Phase and Temperature
I am developing a water-resistant sunscreen cream using a Water-in-Oil (W/O) system. I need guidance on the proper procedure for incorporating specific film formers. 1. At what...
Using Vitamin K2 MK-7 in Roll-on Perfume: Stability and Storage Requirements
Can **Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) (0.15% In MCT Oil)** be mixed with Essential Oils (EO) or Fragrance Oils (FO) to create a roll-on perfume for topical application?
Using Cyclomethicone as a Base for Oil Perfume Spray
Is **Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane)** suitable to be used as the primary base for formulating an **oil perfume spray**? The desired base should provide a silky, non-greasy...
Oil-Soluble Natural Film Former for Cream Eyeshadow to Prevent Creasing
I am developing an **all oil-soluble cream eyeshadow** formulation and am seeking a **natural-origin ingredient** that can help **elongate the wear time** and ensure there is...
Recommended Usage and Functions of Oleic Acid (90%) in Cosmetics
What are the recommended uses and functions for the product `Palm Kernal Oil 90% Oleic Acid` when formulating cosmetics and skincare products?
Preventing Mica Settling in Shimmering Body Oil Formulation
I am developing a shimmering body oil formulation containing gold mica. I need advice on how to formulate the product so that the gold mica particles remain evenly suspended...
How to Formulate a Clear Gel Sunscreen using SPF Protect Ultra™ III
I am looking to create a **clear gel sunscreen** using the oil-soluble blend `SPF Protect Ultra™ III`. 1. Which base or gelling agent should be used to achieve a clear, stable...
Thickening the Vitamin C E Ferulic Serum Base (Low pH)
# Thickening the `Vitamin C E Ferulic (ID: 70)` Serum Base I have purchased the `Vitamin C E Ferulic (ID: 70)` product. I need clarification on two points: 1. Is this product a...
Cica Sleeping Mask Formulation Check and Mixing Method for Peptides and Whitening Agents
I am planning to create a Cica Sleeping Mask using a pre-made base and several active ingredients. Please review the following formulation to confirm if it is usable, and...
Using Polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (PE-g-MAH) as a Compatibilizer for PP/PE Blends
I would like to inquire about the use of a Compatibilizer. Can Polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride be effectively used for blending Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE)?
Can Cosmetics-Grade Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Powder be used in Food Supplements?
I am interested in using Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) (Powder) (ID: 185). Can this specific product, which is Cosmetics-grade, be used for manufacturing food supplements or for...
Recommended Shampoo Formula for Adult Hair Nourishment using SweetWash™ Hair Base
I am looking for recommendations for a suitable hair nourishing formulation specifically designed for **adult/mature hair**. Could you please provide a formulation that...