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I want to formulate a simple serum/toner for face and body use in the evening (6 PM to 10 PM) using Coenzyme Q10 Powder, Alpha Arbutin, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), and Glycerin....

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Penetration Enhancer Serum Solubility Toner
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Can PaeoniaPreserve be used as a preservative in liquid soap? The pH of the soap is around 6-9, depending on the use of Citric Acid for pH adjustment. Can PaeoniaPreserve also...

Cosmetics Compatibility Emulsifier Liquid Soap Preservation pH Adjustment
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If I want to add a water-based ingredient to a Water in Oil cream base (like Water-in-Oil EZ™ - ID 726) in the cool-down phase, what is the maximum percentage I can add without...

Cosmetics Cream Mixing Procedure Oil-in-Water Stability Water-in-Oil
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Hello, I want to make a gel for facial skin that is very acne-prone and oily, and also has many acne scars and redness from inflammatory acne. I would like a gel to help make...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Gel Mixing Procedure Oily Skin pH Adjustment
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I would like to know: 1. What are the INCI names of the chemical substances in the...

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Ingredient Comparison Makeup Removal Micellar Formulation Surfactant
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I want to formulate a cream for wrinkle reduction and moisturizing. For the following formula, I'm unsure if the ingredients and quantities are suitable, and I would like to...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Cream Hydration Mixing Procedure Wrinkle Reduction
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Can MatteSilica™ (Silica for oil absorption) be used in a toothpaste formulation?

Cosmetics Application Area Compatibility Oral Application Safety Toothpaste
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I have a question about using Soft Cream Maker. I tried mixing a formula and used a mixer while waiting for it to cool down. The cream texture became very frothy, but after...

Cosmetics Air Bubbles Cream Mixing Procedure Stability Texture
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Can I dissolve...

Cosmetics Dispersion Emulsifier Encapsulation Solubility Water-Dispersible
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Could you please provide technical information about Pro Polymer (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer), including what it is, its key characteristics (such as creating...

Cosmetics Gel Formation Mixing Procedure Powder Texture Thickener
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I want to know how to add specific nourishing ingredients to my existing hair conditioner or hair oil to achieve desired hair benefits, as I can't find commercially available...

Cosmetics Conditioner Custom Formulation Hair Oil Hair Treatment Ingredient Addition
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Hello, I would like some advice on ingredients for simple body scrubs. I'm looking for recommendations for two types: 1. **Gel Scrub:** A gel texture that includes only scrub...

Cosmetics Cream Gel Scrub Skin Brightening Texture
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What is the heat tolerance of ActiveRelease Retinal™? I need to dissolve Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) in oil first, which will involve heating the oil. How much should the...

Cosmetics Heat Sensitive Heat Stability Mixing Procedure Solubility Stability
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Based on the following formula for a Cleansing Oil Microemulsion: Oilsify 15 30%, Sunflower Oil 50%, Butylene Glycol 10%, DI Water 10%. I would like to inquire: 1. Is this...

Cosmetics Cleansing Oil Compatibility Ingredient Alternatives Microemulsion Mixing Procedure
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If I want to make a scrub, how much sugar should I use? Can I use 70% sugar? Can I use scrub beads? How much beeswax or oil should I add? Can I add herbs? If I want a foamy,...

Cosmetics Custom Formulation Emulsifier Foaming Scrub Stretchy Texture
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Can SemiColor hair colorant products be used as a leave-in hair spray?

Cosmetics Leave-in Application Performance Effect Semi-Permanent Color Spray Usage Method
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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...

Cosmetics Compatibility Foaming Fragrance Shampoo Usage Percentage
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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...

Cosmetics Diffuser Base Fragrance Diffusion Ingredient Ratio Solubility
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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?

Cosmetics Crystallization Disinfectant Powder Raw Material Solubility
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I have questions regarding several sunscreen formulations: 1. **First Formulation:** * Avobenzone 3% * Oxybenzone 6% * ActiveProtec™ 1-2% * Phospholipid 3% * LipidSoft™ Matte...

Cosmetics Compatibility Formulation Adjustment Stability Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation
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