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Substituting Cocoa Butter for Shea Butter in Cosmetics
Can Cocoa Butter be used instead of Shea Butter in cosmetic formulations? If so, how different are the required usage ratios?
Key Ingredients for Acne Treatment and Skin Barrier Serum
I want to develop a serum that can treat **clogged pores**, **inflammatory acne**, and **blackheads**, while also strengthening the skin. What are the main ingredients that...
PCMX Solubility Issue in Hand Spray
Regarding **PCMX** (Chloroxylenol): When dissolving it with glycol or alcohol, it appears clear and dissolves well. However, when poured into water, it becomes cloudy with...
Evaluation of Proposed Skincare Formulas for Aging, Brightening, and Texture
I have combination skin that is sometimes dry and rough, oily in hot weather, and dehydrated. I am 56 years old with wrinkles, loss of firmness, large pores, and noticeable...
Adding Nano Gold to Formula with Phospholipid and DMI
I have a formula that already uses Phospholipid and DMI. 1. If I add Nano Gold to the formula, will there be any problems? 2. Will it help increase the ability to enhance...
Dilution Ratio for Silver Nano Solution (2000ppm) for Disinfection Spray
What is the dilution ratio for mixing Silver Nano Solution (2000ppm) with water for disinfection spraying?
Sediment in PCMX Disinfectant Formula
I am making a disinfectant formula with the following composition (%): 1. Propylene Glycol: 2 2. Glycerin: 0.5 3. Butylene Glycol: 3 4. vite: 0.1 5. B5: 0.1 6. PCMX: 0.5 7....
Hand Sanitizer Gel Formulation
I currently have the following ingredients: 1. Ethyl Alcohol (99.9% , 200 Proof, Perfumer Grade) 2. satin 3. ว่านหางจรเข้ 10:1 Could you please provide a recipe for making hand...
Making Alcohol Spray with Tap Water
I want to make a simple `Alcohol` spray. Can I mix it directly with just tap water? Will there be any effects?
Water Essence Formulation Review: Brightening, Hydration, Anti-Pollution
I want to make a water essence for brightening, hydration, and anti-pollution. Can I use the following formula? Are there any additional ingredients you would recommend? *...
Hand Sanitizer Gel Problem: Cloudy and Liquid After Adding TEA
I am making hand sanitizer gel and encountered an issue after mixing Carbopol and ethanol. After adding TEA at a quantity of 30ml (for a production ratio of 10,000 ml), the...
PCMX Solubility and Formulation for Water-Based Disinfectant
I dissolved `PCMX` (Product Name) in `Ethyl Alcohol` until it was completely clear. However, when I added it to water, it clumped up as shown in the picture. I then tried...
Formulating Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap with Alcohol
I would like to make liquid hand soap with alcohol. Based on the recommended adult liquid soap example: * Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming) 35% * น้ำกลั่น 64% *...
Substitute for Carbopol Ultrez 30 with Similar Texture
What can I use as a substitute for `carbopol ultrez 30` that provides a similar gel texture and properties, such as ease of use, electrolyte tolerance, and effectiveness in a...
Formulating Alcohol-Free Hand Gel with Chloroxylenol (0.25%)
Could you provide guidance on how to make an alcohol-free Hand Gel Base, a disinfectant gel, using **Chloroxylenol** at a concentration of **0.25%**?
Using Locust Bean Gum in Alcohol Hand Gel with Electrolytes
Can `Locust Bean Gum` be used in substances containing `electrolytes`, such as `alcohol hand gel` mixed with Aloe Vera?
Troubleshooting Gel Formation with AnyGel and Aloe Vera Extract
I would like to know what to do when I ordered AnyGel to make Aloe Vera Extract gel, and mixed it according to the ratio on the website, but it did not form a gel texture. It...
Simple Gel Formulation and Preservation
Based on the provided formulation, what is the analysis of this simple gel formulation and how should it be made? The formulation is: 1. Glycerin Gel 10 % 2. water 88 % 3....
Alcohol Gel Formulation: Ingredient Compatibility and Thickener Choice
I want to make an alcohol gel using the following ingredients. Are they compatible, and are the specified percentages suitable? Should I switch from Glycerin Gel (Glyceryl...
Adding Titanium Dioxide Pigment to Oil Phase in Soap Making
I'm making natural oil soap and plan to use Titanium Dioxide Pigment to make it white. Can Titanium Dioxide Pigment be added to the oil phase?