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Using Semi-Permanent Hair Color as Leave-in Spray
Can SemiColor hair colorant products be used as a leave-in hair spray?
Adding Surfactants to Homemade Kaffir Lime Shampoo & Usage Calculation
Hello, I need advice on adding ingredients like Mild-Wash (Sodium Lauroamphoacetate) to my kaffir lime shampoo. Do I also need to buy other foaming agents like Flora Foam...
Making Reed Diffusers: Oil, Base, and Ratio
If I want to make a reed diffuser, what type or grade of essential oil or fragrance oil should I use? What kind of base liquid is needed to make it, and what is the typical...
Dissolving PCMX Powder in Water
I am having trouble dissolving 100% PCMX powder in water. It does not dissolve even after adding alcohol and forms crystals. How can I make it soluble in water?
Sunscreen Formulation Challenges: Compatibility, Stability, SPF/PA, and Ingredient Substitution
I have questions regarding several sunscreen formulations: 1. **First Formulation:** * Avobenzone 3% * Oxybenzone 6% * ActiveProtec™ 1-2% * Phospholipid 3% * LipidSoft™ Matte...
Difference in Silicone Gel Texture and Usage
I ordered a product named Silicon Gel (ECO). The picture showed a somewhat sticky solid, but what I received is liquid. Is this the same product as shown in the picture? I'm...
Mixing Silicone and White Oil
Do I need an emulsifier to mix silicone and white oil?
Popular Fragrances for Body Lotion and Enhancing Longevity
What are some popular fragrances that can be used in body lotion, and what can be added to make the scent last longer?
Lotion Texture Issues: Stickiness, Poor Absorption, Pilling
Based on the following lotion formula, the product feels very sticky after drying, doesn't absorb well, and pills slightly. What ingredients should be adjusted or added to...
Formula Check for Gel Scrub: Compatibility, Exfoliation, and Color
Need help checking the compatibility and characteristics of a formula for a gel scrub. I want a cloudy, quite thick gel texture with slight foam, leaving the skin feeling soft...
Mixing Raw Materials into Finished Skincare Products: Compatibility and Stability
I want to mix raw materials into finished skincare products. First, can I mix ActiveRelease Retinal™ into Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (liquid, clear) with the...
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: Allergen Concerns and Purity
Hello. I am a regular customer and am very impressed with the quality of products and the excellent customer service. I have a question regarding a chemical ingredient,...
Compatibility of Perfect-C and Safe-B3
Can Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) be used together in a formulation?
Ingredients for Lightweight, Non-Sticky Body Lotion
What ingredients should be used to create a body lotion that is lightweight and non-sticky?
Oil-Free Physical Silicone Sunscreen Formulation
I want to make an oil-free physical sunscreen with a silicone base. What ingredients should I order to achieve a smooth, soft texture that is not sticky or tacky?
Formulating a Sulfate-Free Cleansing Base for Face and Hair
Since the Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming) is out of stock, can I mix my own base using the following formula? I intend to use it for both face and hair. Here...
Deodorant Ingredients for Oil-Based Formulas
Are there any deodorant ingredients that can be used in an oil-based deodorant formula?
Satin Cream Maker™ Emulsifier Type
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Solubility of Liquid Lauryl Alcohol in Water
Does liquid Lauryl Alcohol dissolve in water, and if so, does it precipitate, or is it simply insoluble in water?
Using Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC) in Hair Conditioner
Can Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC) be dissolved in water using heat and used in hair conditioner formulas? Does it help make hair soft and slippery, and does it help thicken the cream?